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Jamaica Hosts GAPS Camp as the Countdown to Glasgow 2026 begins

The second of the Americas and Caribbean GAPS camps has been underway this week hosted at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Faculty of Sport in Kingston, Jamaica.

Do you know your Commonwealth Games Mascots?

As Finnie begins her role as mascot for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, we take a look at the menagerie of animals and flowers who’ve taken centre stage at Commonwealth Games past.

The countdown is on: One Year to Go to Glasgow 2026

As we mark One Year to Go, Commonwealth Sport President Dr Donald Rukare, celebrates this exciting milestone and looks ahead to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the journey so far.

Sky New Zealand confirmed as exclusive media partner for Glasgow 2026

Commonwealth Sport today announced that Sky New Zealand will be the exclusive New Zealand and Pacific Island broadcast media partner for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August next year.

African Para Sport Athletes and Coaches unite at GAPS Camp

Today marks the start of an exciting week-long GAPS Africa Para Sport camp at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, welcoming 40 Athletes and Coaches from 14 African Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs).

Athletes Unite for GAPS Camp in Gold Coast!

The second of six immersive GAPS camps scheduled for 2025 has commenced on the Gold Coast in Australia, bringing together Para-athletes and Coaches from across the Pacific for an intensive week of training, education and support.

The King's Baton Relay in the Caribbean

The Caribbean leg of the King’s Baton Relay began on 11 March in Trinidad and Tobago, where the Baton was welcomed in Port of Spain with a celebration of legacy, culture, and youth. The following day, under the early morning sun at Invader’s Bay, volunteers and schoolchildren joined a clean-up that set the tone for the weeks ahead. From that moment, the Baton’s journey through the Caribbean became about more than distance. It was about connection: to the ocean, to community, to the past, and to the future.

Alexander Stadium celebrates the completion of Games-funded Legacy…

Alexander Stadium, host venue to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme.

Commonwealth Sport Celebrates World Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day on 8 June, Commonwealth Sport celebrates the successful start to the King’s Baton Relay, with more than 167,500 pieces of plastic collected to date from Commonwealth oceans and waterways during a series of plastic clean-up events across the Caribbean, the first region the Relay has visited on the journey to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Breaking Barriers: Indigenous Journeys at the Commonwealth Games

Since 2019, Borobi Day has been celebrated in Australia on 31 May each year.

Vanuatu hosts latest Commonwealth Sport GAPS camp

The latest GAPS camp descends on Port Vila, Vanuatu this week, with Commonwealth Sport and Griffith University delivering a multi-day workshop that enhances the preparation and performance of local athletes and coaches.

"Underestimate Me at Your Peril" – Meet the Veterans Going Head to Head with…

Commonwealth Sport attended the World Indoor Bowls Championships in Aberdeen, where 33 nations took part – 19 of which are looking towards Glasgow 2026 for the opportunity to shine on the global stage. Bowls is a sport that breaks the mould, drawing competitors from all age groups, diverse backgrounds and every corner of the Commonwealth.

We Are more in common. We Are Commonwealth Sport.

We are Commonwealth Sport: A Movement, a global community dedicated to creating real, lasting impact throughout our 74 nations and territories.

Seven nations declare interest in future Games hosting

Commonwealth Sport is pleased to confirm it has received official expressions of interest (EOIs) from seven Commonwealth nations and territories keen to explore hosting future editions of the Commonwealth Games.

President Chris Jenkins steps down from role

Commonwealth Sport today announced the resignation of President Chris Jenkins. Mr Jenkins will be remembered for his longstanding service and contribution to the Commonwealth Sport movement.

Two-Games deal with Australian broadcaster Seven announced

Commonwealth Sport today announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with Seven for the network to become the official Australian broadcast media partner for the 2026 and 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Matthew Levy OAM funds support initiative for Para athletes

King’s Baton Relay highlights conservation on International Day of Zero Waste

The Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay continues to bring much-needed attention to ongoing ocean conservation efforts and interesting new solutions to plastic waste, with Barbados the current port of call on International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March.

His Majesty launches the King's Baton Relay

The Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay is reimagined for a new era, with all 74 nations receiving a Baton, proudly crafted in Glasgow.