Culminating in the General Assembly, the landmark week saw delegates confirm Amdavad, India, as the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games and engage in workshops and regional meetings. They heard inspiring presentations from Glasgow 2026 and Malta 2027 and also visited the world-class venues that will host Glasgow 2026, seeing first-hand the city’s readiness to deliver a truly special Games in just over 200 days.  
 
Message from the Commonwealth Secretariat  
 
In a message to the assembled delegates, the Assistant Secretary General to the Commonwealth on behalf of Honourable Shirley Botchwey, Secretary General, congratulated Dr. Donald Rukare on his appointment as President of Commonwealth Sport, noting that his leadership, integrity and lifelong dedication to sport mirror the values of the Movement.    
 
Emphasising the shared belief that sport is, at its best, a force for unity development unity, development and peace, the Commonwealth Secretariat presented a vision for the Commonwealth built on renewal and reform while underscoring the integral role sport plays in that.  
 
They underscored that sport is not peripheral but integral to that vision, a strategic enabler that brings people together and acts as one of the most powerful tools for social inclusion, health, education and the empowerment of women and girls; that sport can be leveraged to drive investment and sustainable agendas forward.  
 
Recognising and remembering  
 
In celebration of their commitment and outstanding service to the Movement, Commonwealth Sport Orders of Merit were presented to Andrew Ryan MBE and Keith Joseph.   In addition, presentations were made to Kereyn Smith who became Honorary Life Vice President and Harry Murphy who become an Honorary Life Member, both awarded in 2024, and received in person at this year's General Assembly. 
 
The Assembly also paid tribute to the distinguished figures who passed away in 2025:  
 
Tonia Lushington MBE (Isle of Man) – Former Secretary of CGA Isle of Man  
Chief Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali (Malaysia) – Led the 1998 Commonwealth Games  
Ray Godkin OAM (Australia) – Former Chairman, CGA Australia  
Chung Kum Weng (Malaysia) – 1966 Commonwealth Games medallist  
Colin Campbell (Jersey) – Athletics  
Dick McTaggart MBE (Scotland) - Boxing  
Lachie Stewart (Scotland) - Athletics   
Sir Menzies Campbell (Scotland) – Athletics/Politician  
Eamon Fitzgerald (Scotland) – Coach (Athletics)  
Eileen L. Parsons OBE (British Virgin Islands) – Secretary General CGA British Virgin Islands and politician 
Lantashia Shina Bethel (Bahamas) – CGA Bahamas Office Manager 
  
As the week drew to a close, President Donald Rukare reflected on the enduring sense of purpose, shared values and partnership that define the Commonwealth Sport Movement. Energised and united, members departed full of optimism for the future and with the stage set for a brilliant Glasgow 2026, a fabulous Youth Games in Malta in 2027, and a historic Centenary Games in Amdavad in 2030.