The first full day of Glasgow 2026 is about more than medals. From the first Para champions of the Games to nations chasing long-awaited breakthroughs, Friday offers a snapshot of what makes the Commonwealth Games unique.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opened in spectacular style on Thursday as The King and The Queen took a cue from the Doctor by emerging into The Hydro from the TARDIS.
Dr Donald Rukare speaks at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at The Hydro.
The King’s Baton Relay opened 2026 in the Solomon Islands, marking the first stop of Games year and the beginning of the Oceania journey toward Glasgow.
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| Athlete Name | Sport | Gender | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loise Bently | Swimming and Para Swimming | Female | 22 |
| Lio Dicks | Boxing | Male | 22 |
| Bijay Ghusa Garry | Swimming and Para Swimming | Male | 19 |
| Geejay Junior | Athletics and Para Athletics | Male | 27 |
| Max Makana | Boxing | Male | 23 |
| Leony Pusua | Athletics and Para Athletics | Male | 24 |
| Stephen Rahuasi | Athletics and Para Athletics | Male | 23 |
| Georgina Samo George | Judo | Female | 23 |
| Alister Sukhamana | Judo | Male | 34 |
| Osward Talaka | Boxing | Male | 25 |
| Clinton Tetekana | Boxing | Male | 33 |
| Moffet Tolomae | Para Powerlifting | Male | 28 |
| Jenly Tegu Wini | Weightlifting | Female | 43 |
