News 5 hrs ago

Hidden talent, real barriers: The road to Glasgow 2026

For Papua New Guinea's Regina Edward, getting to training once meant swimming for almost half an hour through floodwater. For Ghanaian wheelchair racer Nkegbe Botsyo, competing internationally has sometimes meant using the same equipment for five or six years while waiting for help to replace it.

G2026: GAPS athlete Regina Edward competing in the Discuss at the Glasgow games

News 8 hrs ago

From the Gym Floor to the Judges' Table

When Nadine Jaeger was told she had been selected to judge at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, she was in the middle of coaching. At first, the news barely registered. Then its significance began to sink in. She would become the first Namibian judge to officiate at a Youth Olympic Games.

Namibia's Nadine Jaeger coaching young gymnasts

news Thu 29 Oct 2026

Global stars celebrate one year to go until Malta 2027

Commonwealth medallists Jazmin Sawyers, Julien Alfred, Kirani James and Shayna Jack have joined a host of decorated athletes in celebrating the important role the Commonwealth Youth Games played in their careers with one year to go until Malta 2027.

G2026: Jazmin Sawyers of Team England attends the medal ceremony for the Women's Long Jump

news Wed 28 Oct 2026

One year to go: What to expect at Malta 2027

With just one year to go until the Commonwealth Youth Games arrive in Malta, preparations are gathering pace for an event that will introduce new sports, expand opportunities for Para athletes and bring together some of the Commonwealth's most promising young sporting talent.