Excitement for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached Cardiff as Team Wales sprinter Jeremiah Azu returned to Llanishen High School to welcome the Glasgow 2026 Medal Tour to Wales. 

Students at the school where Azu developed both his love of athletics and his ambition to represent Wales were the first people in the nation to experience the Glasgow 2026 medals up close, as one of the most powerful symbols of the Games was brought directly into the community.  

The visit marked the Welsh stop of the Glasgow 2026 Medal Tour, designed to bring communities closer to the action ahead of this summer's Commonwealth Games and inspire people across Wales to experience an altogether brilliant Games.  

Hosted at Llanishen High School, the event celebrated the teachers, coaches, volunteers and families who help young people fulfil their potential, while giving students the opportunity to hear first-hand about Azu's journey from Cardiff classrooms to the Commonwealth Games stage.  

Now one of Wales' most exciting athletics talents, Azu spoke about the importance of believing in yourself, embracing opportunities and never forgetting the people and places that helped shape your journey.  

Azu joined the students in an athletics session and brought the Glasgow 2026 medals along, showcasing their world-first design featuring braille and tactile elements, with inclusion at their heart. 

Speaking at the event, Jeremiah Azu said:  

"Walking back through the doors of Llanishen High School brings back so many memories. This is where so much of my journey began and it's incredibly special to be back here sharing this moment with the next generation.  

"Every athlete’s journey starts somewhere. Mine started in Cardiff, supported by brilliant teachers, coaches, friends and family who believed in me long before anyone else knew my name.  

"To see the Glasgow 2026 medals here and to watch the excitement on the students' faces has been amazing. I hope it helps them realise that no matter where you come from, big dreams can become reality with hard work, resilience and the right people around you.  

"The Commonwealth Games are about so much more than winning medals. They're about representing your community, your nation and inspiring others to believe that they can do the same."  

Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, said:  

"The Commonwealth Games are built on extraordinary sporting moments, but those moments begin in schools, sports clubs and communities where young people first discover what they're capable of.  

"That's why the Glasgow 2026 Medal Tour is so important. By taking the medals into communities across the Home Nations, we're giving people the chance to connect with the Games before they begin and celebrating the teachers, coaches, volunteers and families who help make every athlete's journey possible.  

"Jeremiah's return to Llanishen High School perfectly captures what the Medal Tour is all about. His story demonstrates how talent, opportunity and community come together to create champions, and we're proud to share that story as we invite people across Wales to join us in Glasgow this summer.  

"The medals may be here today, but the medal moments are still to come. We hope people across Wales will be there to experience them."  

Sarah Parry, Headteacher of Llanishen High School, said:  

"Jeremiah is a fantastic role model for our students because he demonstrates what can be achieved through determination, resilience and belief in yourself.  

"Welcoming him back to the school, alongside the Glasgow 2026 medals, has been a genuinely inspiring moment for our pupils. It's given them the opportunity to hear first-hand about the importance of education, community and perseverance, while reminding them that extraordinary achievements often begin in familiar places."  

Gethin Jones, Chef de Mission, Team Wales, said:   

What a fantastic opportunity for young people in Wales to see and hold the Commonwealth Games medals, and who better to deliver them, than a man hoping to reach the pinnacle himself for Wales in Glasgow! Jeremiah epitomises the spirit of Team Wales, and understands the unique history of the Games. Seeing the medals up close and personal may just have inspired the next generation, and no doubt will have increased the excitement as we race towards the first day of competition in Glasgow  

The Glasgow 2026 Medal Tour will continue its journey across the Home Nations over the coming weeks, celebrating the communities behind sporting success and inviting people to experience the Games for themselves.   

Athletics will once again take centre stage at Glasgow 2026, including the return of the iconic Commonwealth Mile, where thousands of fans are expected to line the stands to cheer on the home nations’ biggest stars.  

For your chance to watch some of the best athletes in the world of Athletics and Para Athletics, head to glasgow2026.com/tickets.