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BOA Appoints Donna Raynor For Glasgow 2026
Donna Raynor has been appointed as the Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] proudly announces the appointment of Donna Raynor as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled for July 23... Read more of this article
Schedule For 2026 Commonwealth Games
The schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been released, with over 3,000 athletes expected to compete in the event in Scotland. A spokesperson said, “With packed venues and 30 medal sessions across 50 sport sessions, it’s shaping up to be one of the most electric weekends in Glasgow’s sporting history. “Glasgow 2026, the biggest... Read more of this article
Commonwealth Youth Games In Malta In 2027
Commonwealth Sport has confirmed that Malta will host the 8th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2027. The official announcement was made yesterday [July 31] during a launch event at Verdala Palace, where the Host Collaboration Agreement for the Games was formally signed. Malta 2027 is set to welcome more than 1,150 young athletes, aged 14 to... Read more of this article
Commonwealth Baton Relay To Be Launched
His Majesty The King is set to launch the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day. A spokesperson said, “His Majesty The King, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, is scheduled to officially launch the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Mile To Replace 1,500 At Glasgow Games
The mile is to replace the 1,500 metres at the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August in 2026 and feature a ten-sport programme across four venues. Dage Minors is Bermuda’s top mile runner, having won three Butterfield Mile titles and competed in the 1,500 at the previous Commonwealth Games... Read more of this article
Ten Sports Named For Commonwealth Games
Bermuda’s top track and field athletes and swimmers will hope to compete at the scaled-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026. The Scottish city, which hosted the event in 2014, stepped in to stage the multi-event competition after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year. The Games will feature a ten-sport programme, including... Read more of this article
Glasgow To Host Commonwealth Games In 2026
Bermuda’s athletes will be hoping their sports are included in a scaled-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2026. The Scottish government has backed a deal to host the international sporting event after Victoria in Australia, the planned 2026 hosts, backed out because of the rising costs. Australian authorities have promised “a... Read more of this article
Programme Named In Honour Of Judy Simons
The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] announced the launching of a safeguarding programme in the Americas region, entitled ‘Judy’s Legacy’ in honour of the late Judy Simons. A BOA spokesperson said, “The Commonwealth Games Federation [CGF] announced the launching of a groundbreaking safeguarding programme in the Americas region, entitled ‘Judy’s... Read more of this article
Commonwealth Games President & VP Visit
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] welcomed the Commonwealth Games Federation President, Vice President, and overseas and local guests to the eqUIP Internship Workshop. “The eqUIP Internship is a well-rounded programme that combines practical experience, skill development, and community involvement,... Read more of this article
Uncertain Future For Commonwealth Games
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Commonwealth Games is facing an uncertain future after the Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 Games. Tom Tate, major of the coastal city, which hosted the Games in 2018, where Bermuda triathlete Dame Flora Duffy won the gold medal in the women’s triathlon, floated the idea of holding “a streamlined”... Read more of this article
Swimmers Conclude Competing In Trinidad
Bermuda swimmers concluded competing in the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. In the women’s 50 m freestyle, Isabella Howes finished 14th overall clocking 27.48, while Marleigh Howes was 25th overall with a time of 28.17. Flynn Watson-Brown finished 21st overall clocking 24.49 during the men’s 50 m freestyle, while Thomas Cechini... Read more of this article
Swimmers Continue At Commonwealth Youth
Bermuda swimmers continued competing in the Commonwealth Youth Games, in Trinidad and Tobago. Marleigh and Isabella Howes, along with Brandon Adkins and Flynn Watson-Brown finished 7th in the mixed 4 x 100m freestyle relay clocking a time of 3:45.62. In the women’s 100m breaststroke, Isabella Howes finished 19th with a time of 1:23.41, Adriana... Read more of this article
