Togo, alongside Gabon, was admitted at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in November 2023, bringing the total number of independent member nations and territories to 74, the highest it has ever been.

President Jenkins was welcomed by Commonwealth Games Association (CGA), President Deladem Akpaki and spent time with the CGA’s Board and the Presidents of the National Sports Federations.

Jenkins, with CGA President Akpaki, met Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah-Dogbé, and Sports Minister Lidi Bessi-Kama. The delegation also met President of the National Assembly of Togo Kodjo Sevon-Tepe Adedze.

The President outlined the benefits of Togo participating in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and encouraged the Togolese government to invest in the sports sector ahead of their first Games appearance.

The President, who spoke with Togolese media after his multiple meetings, was quoted as saying, “It’s been great to be here in Togo for couple of days talking with the government, the prime minister and the National Assembly to talk about the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

“It is the first one in which Togo will be competing, which is fantastic that they will be joining the rest of the Commonwealth. Also, the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2027 will also be Togo’s first outing at this Games.

“We talked about sport and the values of the Commonwealth Games. We also discussed the power of sports and how it is being recognised as important to the health and educational wellbeing of every nation.

“The Commonwealth Games is inclusive and has both Para athletes and able-bodied athletes side by side and we have development programmes designed to help Para athletes achieve their dreams when they come to the Commonwealth Games.”