“Exciting,” “Grateful” and “Passionate” were just a selection of the positive messages Glasgow 2026 received from Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) after a three-day visit to Scotland.
18 CGAs, from five regions of the Commonwealth, were represented by more than 40 delegates, which included a selection of Chef de Missions, team lead and support staff, who will help their respective associations prepare for next year’s Games.
Glasgow 2026 will be UK biggest sporting event in the UK next year and will feature 10 sports and 6 Para sports, during an action-packed 11-day programme. Running from 23 July to 2 August and bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories.
Chief Executive Officer Phil Batty OBE was among those to welcome visitors across the three-day visit, with key briefings on sport, transport, accreditation and security. These were all among many important areas discussed by Glasgow 2026 representatives, with CGAs also given the opportunity to ask questions relevant to their delegation.
The delegates also enjoyed site visits, as well as tours, of key Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth venues, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena, Scotstoun Stadium and Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
The next major gathering of CGAs will take place at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, in late November.
Glasgow 2026 Chief Executive Phil Batty said, “It’s been joyful to welcome so many Commonwealth Games Associations to Glasgow this week. The Open Days are a moment for us to reflect on our preparations and provide key updates to those individuals within Commonwealth Games Associations who will be supporting athletes to get ready for next summer’s Games.”
“Glasgow 2026 is a reimagined Games, built around a revitalised event delivery model, so it’s vital that we have the confidence and enthusiasm of the CGAs as we evolve the Games and move into the next phase of planning. It was wonderful for CGAs to have the opportunity to visit our world class venues, meet key staff and stakeholders, and receive essential information on progress and operational delivery.”
“We look forward to welcoming all 74 Commonwealth nations and territories back Glasgow later this year for the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in November.”
