115 Past and Present GLL Sport Foundation Athletes Set to Shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Representing nine nations across a wide range of sports, this year's Commonwealth Games will feature 41 current GSF athletes alongside 74 GSF alumni. From Olympic and Paralympic medallists to exciting young prospects making their Commonwealth Games debuts, GSF past and present athletes will compete across athletics, swimming, cycling, boxing, gymnastics, judo, netball, wheelchair basketball, para sport and weightlifting.
The athletes will represent England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jamaica, Ghana, Saint Lucia, Zambia and the Isle of Man, showcasing both the breadth of the GLL Sport Foundation's reach and the diversity of talent it continues to support across the UK and beyond.
The Commonwealth Games have long provided unforgettable sporting moments, and Glasgow 2026 promises to be no different. Whether competing for medals, personal bests or valuable international experience, every athlete has earned their place through years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.
Everyone at the GLL Sport Foundation wishes all 115 athletes the very best of luck over the coming weeks. We look forward to following their performances and celebrating their achievements throughout the Games!
Charlotte Payne
Charlotte has been selected for the Commonwealth Games and will be participating in the hammer throwing event. She is super excited and overwhelmed with shock and pride for being chosen to represent Team England!
Kaya Slater
Kaya has been selected to represent Scotland for the first time and is super grateful to be able to represent them as it is a home game. She will be competing in the O18 4x100 relay.
Sammy Ball
Sammy has been selected by England for the Decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. He is so excited to be able to represent England for the sport he loves most.
Their selection is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and talent, and we're incredibly proud to see so many athletes from the GSF community competing on the international stage.
If you are hoping to watch these incredible athletes, the full competition schedule can be found here:
https://www.glasgow2026.com/schedule/overview . Live coverage will be available on TNT Sports, with daily highlights on Channel 5 throughout the Games.
https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/news/gll-sport-foundation-athletes-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-commonwealth-games.