Commonwealth Games Scotland is delighted to welcome Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, as the latest Official Partners of Team Scotland.
Gymnast Eilidh Gorrell, who represented Team Scotland at Birmingham 2022, joined Commonwealth Games Scotland’s Chief Executive, Jon Doig OBE and Glasgow 2026 Chief Executive, Phil Batty OBE, at CCEP’s East Kilbride site for a tour of local operations with CCEP’s Site Director for East Kilbride, Seamus Kerrigan, marking the launch of its partnership as the Official Soft Drinks Partner to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and an Official Partner of Team Scotland
At the Glasgow 2026 Games, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Powerade and Smartwater will be the Official Soft Drink, Sports Drink and Water providers, respectively.
To support Glasgow 2026’s commitment to a greener Games, CCEP is partnering with environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, on a project to clean up the riverbanks closest to the Commonwealth Games sports venues near to the River Clyde. CCEP will provide funding and volunteer support to the project.
The waste collected will support the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign, which has been running as part of the King’s Baton Relay in all 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth, with a mission to prevent one million pieces of plastic from entering Commonwealth waterways before the Games commence.
CCEP will also work closely with the venue waste management teams to support recycling efforts throughout the Games. All CCEP bottles sold at venue outlets will be recyclable, with the 500ml range made from 100% recycled plastic.
Eilidh Gorrell, Birmingham 2022 Team Scotland gymnast & Glasgow 2026 hopeful, said: “It’s absolutely brilliant to see a brand like Coca-Cola supporting this year’s Commonwealth Games. As someone that’s grown up in East Kilbride, it was a real pleasure to be part of the launch and to have the opportunity to meet the staff, who like me are local to the area and passionate about the work they do.”
Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive at Glasgow 2026, added: “We’re proud to welcome back one of the world’s most iconic brands to the Commonwealth Games sponsor family. Coca-Cola joins us with a wealth of experience in elevating spectator experience at major events, while also encouraging behaviour change when it comes to sustainability, which supports our ambition to deliver a greener Games.
“The incredible team at East Kilbride is manufacturing a world-class product locally in Scotland and we’re looking forward to working with the team over the coming months.”
Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive at Team Scotland, added: “Coca-Cola’s commitment to supporting communities, promoting sustainability and celebrating local Scottish manufacturing reflects the values we champion for Team Scotland athletes. We’re thrilled to welcome a world-leading brand who are so embedded within the local community as a partner for Glasgow 2026.”
The Hydro, one of the greatest live entertainment venues on the planet, is set to host the first arena-staged Opening Ceremony in Commonwealth Games history and Glasgow 2026 is calling for 700 enthusiastic, energetic volunteers to be part of something unforgettable.
Be Part of the Glasgow 2026 Opening Ceremony
On 23 July the Opening Ceremony will be the opening act for 11 days of world-class sporting celebration bringing the audience closer to the action in an immersive, electric and unmissable moment.
The Ceremony is being designed and delivered by renowned Glasgow-based creatives, led by Louisa Mahon, Glasgow 2026’s overall creative lead for Ceremonies. Roxana Cole joins as show and staging director, whilst choreography will be overseen by Emily-Jane Boyle and costume design by Carole Millar.
Glasgow 2026 will recruit volunteer cast members, representatives from cultural community groups and athlete volunteer marshals to step into the spotlight in a world-class venue and take part in live and pre-recorded moments of the show.
Roles range from welcoming the athletes, to high-energy dance numbers, scripted performances, storytelling and so much more.
Casting is now open and Glasgow 2026 is keen to hear from:
– Dancers – all styles: classical, contemporary, jazz, urban/street dance, ballroom, social, traditional, and culturally specific.
– Theatre performers – drama students, amateur dramatic groups, musical theatre students or anyone with experience in theatre, film, or live performance.
– Musicians – singers, percussionists, drummers, or anyone with musical flair.
– All-round performers – not everyone needs a specific skill; some roles simply need enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for this once in a lifetime experience
Minimum volunteer age is 16 and no previous is experience required. Passionate people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to showcase the city’s local communities and cultures.
Louisa Mahon, Ceremonies Creative Lead and Chief Marketing Officer at Glasgow 2026, said: “From iconic directors and actors to global producers, choreographers and set designers, Glasgow and Scotland are bursting with creativity. We’re working with some incredible female creatives to build a ceremony that’s bold, unmistakably Glasgow and unlike anything the Commonwealth Games has produced before.
“The Hydro is a spectacular venue and this ceremony is being designed to be experienced, not observed – one that will translate to broadcast in a way that stadium ceremonies simply cannot match.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for volunteers to follow in the footsteps of some of the greatest global superstars who have performed in front of cheering crowds in the Hydro bowl. No matter your background, ability or experience – we want to hear from you, this is your moment!”
The deadline to apply is 24 April (subject to close if demand is high) and auditions will take place in Glasgow on 9-10 May.
Submit your application at glasgow2026.com/casting.
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The Scottish Government has announced £245,000 of funding to support the King’s Baton Relay (KBR) in Scotland ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The funding, awarded to Commonwealth Games Scotland, will support at least 22 community events during the host nation leg from 1 to 23 July 2026, with the relay travelling to cities, rural areas and island communities. It will culminate in the Opening Ceremony of the Games.
Communities and sports clubs are encouraged to express their interest in hosting a visit, with the application process open until the end of March 2026.
There is also an open call for designers to apply for the commission for the decoration of Scotland’s Baton – Decorate the Baton – which closes tomorrow 12 March.
Sport Minister Maree Todd visited GalGael, a social enterprise based in Govan, Glasgow, whose craftspeople hand-made the batons for the relay using ash from Pollok Park.
She said:
“Visiting GalGael and seeing the craftsmanship that has gone into creating the batons is a wonderful reminder of what makes this relay so special. I’m pleased that Scottish Government funding will help bring the King’s Baton Relay to communities right across Scotland this summer.
“Whether a sports club, a community group, or simply want to be part of the build-up to Glasgow 2026, I’d encourage everyone to get involved. These free community events are a real opportunity to get active, connect with others, and improve wellbeing right across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate what makes Scotland unique on a truly global stage, and I want as many people as possible to be part of it.”
Gayle McPherson, Director of Legacy and Community Engagement at Commonwealth Games Scotland, said:
“The King’s Baton Relay is a special part of the build-up to Glasgow 2026 and will connect communities across Scotland with the excitement of a home Games. The baton itself carries the message of a sustainable Games, made from reclaimed ash from a Glasgow park by the traditional craftspeople at GalGael in Govan.
“The Scottish Government’s support will help bring the relay to towns, cities and island communities right across the country to ensure everyone is part of the celebrations and provide fans with the opportunity to show their support for Team Scotland as our athletes make their final preparations for Glasgow 2026.”
The KBR activation in Scotland will deliver free public events, creating opportunities for communities and sports clubs the length and breadth of the country to be part of the build-up to Glasgow 2026.
The Scottish Government is also providing £15 million of funding for sporting organisations to offer free, accessible and inclusive physical activity opportunities to capitalise on a “spectacular summer of sport”.
Team Scotland and LEA Winery have announced a landmark five-year partnership that will see the Italian producer become an Official Partner through the next two Commonwealth Games cycles – Glasgow 2026 and Amdavad 2030.
The long-term agreement brings together high-performance sport and a modern, premium zero-alcohol brand at a defining moment for Scottish sport, ahead of a home Games in Glasgow this summer.
At the heart of the partnership is Franc Lizêr, LEA Winery’s premium zero-alcohol sparkling brand, which will feature across Team Scotland events, partner activations and official receptions. Together, the partnership aims to champion a contemporary culture of celebration and one that reflects performance, wellbeing, inclusion and responsibility.
The collaboration is built on shared values: ambition, discipline, sustainability and forward-thinking growth. LEA Winery enters the partnership with several sustainability certifications, reinforcing its measurable commitment to responsible production and environmental stewardship. These credentials align closely with Team Scotland’s progressive commercial strategy and the evolving expectations of global sport audiences.
For LEA Winery, the partnership accelerates its strategic expansion within the UK market through association with one of Scotland’s most recognised sporting platforms. For Team Scotland, the agreement strengthens long-term commercial stability and enhances activation opportunities as it builds towards Glasgow 2026 and beyond.
Eleonora Spadotto, Co-Owner and Sales Director of LEA Winery, said: “From the very beginning, this partnership felt like a natural alignment. Team Scotland represents excellence earned through commitment and resilience — values that guide our work at LEA every day. Together, we want to redefine how success is celebrated, combining premium quality with responsibility and sustainability.”
Colin Millar, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Team Scotland, said: “We are proud to welcome LEA Winery into the Team Scotland family. Their focus on sustainability and modern celebration aligns with the direction of elite sport today. This long-term partnership will help us support our athletes while presenting a progressive image of Scottish sport on the international stage.
Hope Gordon, one of Scotland’s most versatile athletes and 2024 Paralympic silver medallist in paracanoe, has been selected to Team Scotland to compete in para powerlifting at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Hope watched the Beijing Paralympics in 2008 from her bed in Yorkhill Children’s Hospital in Glasgow, little did the then 13-year-old know that, one day, she would not only be competing herself but would bring home a medal.
Hope was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following years of pain in her left leg and elected to have the leg amputated in 2016 to improve her quality of life. She had always been active, something that doctors think may have stopped her condition spreading to other limbs. Having begun in swimming, she moved to paracanoeing in 2018, making her international debut in her new sport in 2019.
Since then, she has won eight World Championship medals, two of which were gold, three European Championships medals, including one gold, and five World Cup medals, two of which gold, including gold in the VL3 events at all three competitions in the same season in 2025. She took silver at Paris 2024 behind ParalympicsGB team mate Charlotte Henshaw.
In 2022, she demonstrated the wide range of her talent by competing at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, becoming ParalympicsGB’s first ever female para Nordic skier, competing in the Cross Country Sprint and Middle Distance events.
With Glasgow hosting the Games this summer, Hope was determined to be there. She took up para powerlifting in June 2025 with the aim of competing on home soil under a Scottish flag for the first time.
She has made astonishing progress, demonstrating her incredible athletic pedigree by making her debut at the World Championships in 2025, just four months after taking up the sport. She will compete in the Women’s Heavyweight (over 61kg) event and is looking forward to the challenge.
Hope said: “I’m delighted to officially be part of Team Scotland, for me that’s been a lifelong dream. When I heard the Games were heading back to Glasgow, I knew I had to at least try to be part of it. I never in a million years thought it would take the route that it has, but it’s really exciting regardless.
“Glasgow’s a city that holds a lot of memories for me, it’s where I spent a lot of time in hospital as a child, so it’s been a big part of my life, just not necessarily for the most positive of reasons. For my family as well, having to travel down from the Highlands to Glasgow on a regular basis to visit me in hospital, it was a pretty tough time for them too.
“The thought of being able to compete for Scotland in Scotland, and in Glasgow, and try to spin those memories to make it more of a positive vibe for my family and friends is exciting.”
She continues to juggle a busy schedule across two sports, with hopes of being selected for the Paracanoe World Championships just four weeks after the Commonwealth Games, but can see the benefit of each of her sports to the other.
“I think within seven weeks I could potentially have a World Cup in Canada for canoeing, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and then the World Champs in Poland if I’m selected, so it’s definitely going to be a busy summer!
“In canoeing it’s a sprint distance, it’s 200m, so because of that you have to be strong. We do quite a lot in the gym and huge proportion of that is bench press, it’s something I’ve always been quite strong at in a canoeing context.
“Obviously being strong at bench press within canoeing and then transferring that across to powerlifting is quite different, I’ve definitely had to unlearn a lot of what I knew about bench press and relearn that. But I also thought if I could get stronger in the gym that could translate across onto the water. So that’s the plan; to get as strong as possible in the gym and then shift that focus and take that strength onto the water.”
Elinor Middlemiss, Team Scotland Chef de Mission, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Hope to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026. Her achievements across paracanoe and para Nordic skiing are remarkable, and this latest chapter underlines her exceptional determination and athletic ability.
“To take on a new sport and reach this level so quickly is hugely impressive, and we look forward to seeing her compete on home soil this summer.”
Athletes from across all 10 sports and six para sports featured at Glasgow 2026 will be selected in the coming months as Team Scotland shapes up for an exciting home Games.
Para Powerlifting takes place at the SEC Armadillo on 24 July with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £45. Visit glasgow2026.com for more info.
Team Scotland has confirmed its media and content team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The team will provide specialist communications support to athletes and lead on the creation and delivery of content across Team Scotland’s social channels.
Mark Snell will continue as Head of Media, bringing experience from the Scottish Football Association, Arsenal Football Club and Topgolf UK. Sarah Bell, Internal Communications Lead at Scottish Rugby and a Media Officer for Team Scotland at Birmingham 2022, will serve as Deputy Head of Media and lead the Celebrating Success programme at Team Scotland House.
Gillian Cooke, Digital Services and Communications Manager at Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS), will lead on digital and content, with Jamie Graham, who joined CGS from BBC Scotland in May last year, will head up Team Scotland’s video output.
Media Officers include Gareth Burrell, with experience at an Olympic Games, three Paralympics, World and European Championships, and the 2018 Commonwealth Games with Team England; Lorna Campbell, former Head of Public Relations at the Boston Athletic Association and a four-time Commonwealth Games Media Officer for Team Scotland; Paul Elliott, Communications and Marketing Manager at Scottish Hockey and Birmingham 2022 Media Officer; Charlie Harris, Digital Communications and Marketing Officer at Scottish Swimming; and Pete Matthews, Head
of Marketing and Communications at Scottish Cycling and Team Scotland Media Officer at the 2018 and 2022 Games.
Supporting the Celebrating Success programme are Kate McCall, Communications Manager at Paralympics GB, with multiple Paralympic and international Games experience, and Julia Stenhouse, Business Manager at Scottish Student Sport and Digital Officer for Team Scotland at Birmingham 2022.
Team Scotland’s digital and content operation will be coordinated by Social Media Executives Habbi Liton, Content Manager at Ten Toes and Team GB Media Officer at Paris 2024, and Rebecca McGuire, Communications Officer at Judo Scotland, alongside Content Creators Sikhalo Mguni, a member of the World Athletics content creator programme, and Jack Hodgetts, who leads on content at British Universities and College Sports.
They will be supported by Digital Administrators Kate Cruickshank, Account Manager at Mission10, and Emma Christie, a journalism student at the University of Stirling.
Gregor Aiken-Boyd, content lead at the Scottish Professional Football League, will support as a videographer, while Andrew Lush, content creator for Premier League hockey side Brooklands, and Alex Walker, a YouTube and Twitch creator, will support the team as Video Editors.
Experienced photographers Jeff Holmes and Craig Watson complete the team, both of whom supported Team Scotland at Birmingham 2022.
Mark Snell, Head of Media for Team Scotland, said: “Our Games-time media and content team is central to showcasing our athletes and celebrating their achievements.
“We have recruited a highly experienced group of professionals to handle the elevated media interest that comes with a home Games, and have a team in place capable of delivering engaging and innovative content across Team Scotland channels at Glasgow 2026.”
Elinor Middlemiss, Team Scotland Chef de Mission, added: “I am delighted that we have been able to recruit such an experienced media and content team to support Team Scotland at Glasgow 2026.
“With the countdown to the Games well under way, excitement is building, and we are looking forward to an unforgettable summer of sport.”
Team Scotland’s momentum towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continues to pick up pace with the selection of multiple World and Paralympic cycling medallists Neil Fachie OBE and Fin Graham MBE.
A 19-time World champion and four-time Paralympic Games medallist, Neil has cemented his place in Commonwealth Games history over the past three Games. Birmingham 2022 saw Neil, piloted by Lewis Stewart, win gold in the Time Trial and silver in the Sprint, making him the second most successful athlete in Team Scotland’s history with five gold and one silver medal. At Glasgow 2026 he will be aiming to topple bowler Alex Marshall from the top of the list, who has five gold, one silver and one bronze.
“In some ways it’s a bit of a surprise, given that I thought my cycling career might be over, but the lure of another Commonwealth Games in Scotland was pretty strong. I’m both excited and a little nervous about getting back into race shape and being on that start line, but excitement definitely wins.
“Some of my favourite moments of my cycling career have been with the Scottish team and the Commonwealth Games by nature is a fun competition anyway. The Scottish team spirit is always really strong and I love being part of the team first and foremost.
“Having a Commonwealth Games in Glasgow under my belt already, I know what it’s like, I know what it means and winning there was truly the best moment of my career.”
A lot has changed since those two golden weeks in 2014, Neil now has a full-time job and a three-year-old son putting demands on his time alongside training.
“It’s very different. Having been a full-time athlete for 15 years, since Paris 2024 I haven’t really trained at all and I’m just getting back into it, trying to get back towards where I was. On the side I’m also going to be working full-time as well so I don’t have that luxury of six days a week to train like I normally would. I have to be smart about how I do it, but I’m confident that I can get back into medal winning shape and we’ll just see where the journey takes us.”
For Fin, Glasgow 2026 will be his first Commonwealth Games and, incredibly, his first time racing for Scotland at any level, but he comes in with a wealth of international success. At Paris 2024, he won his first Paralympic gold in the C1-3 Road Race, also taking silver in the Individual Pursuit on the track, to add to his two silver medals from Tokyo 2020. In 2025 he became the first para-athlete in history to win a fourth consecutive C3 road race world title and is also a fifteen-time medallist at the Track World Championships, including four gold. He’s had previous success on the very track he’ll race on this summer, winning gold in the Individual Pursuit at the World Championships in Glasgow in 2023.
“It feels amazing. To have the opportunity to ride for Scotland in Scotland is something I never thought would happen, so to get that opportunity is a pinch me moment and I’m really looking forward to it.
“It’s been the top priority for training and motivation, so to have it confirmed is fantastic. It’s something that every athlete dreams of, competing in their home country, so it’s a dream come true.
“Being able to ride and celebrate a World title in front of a home crowd was special, doing that in a Scottish jersey will make it extra special.”
Elinor Middlemiss, Team Scotland Chef de Mission, said: “We are delighted to welcome two athletes of this calibre to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026. Neil’s achievements speak for themselves and it’s exciting to see Fin making his Team Scotland debut after so much success on the World and Paralympic stage.
“Congratulations to both Fin and Neil, as well as their families, support teams and coaches, and we wish them well in their preparation over the coming months.”
Athletes from across all 10 sports and six para-sports featured at Glasgow 2026 will be selected in the coming months as Team Scotland shapes up for an exciting home Games.
Photography and video credits: Andrew Leinster and Murdo MacGillivray
Commonwealth Games Scotland is delighted to welcome BYD as the latest Official Partner of Team Scotland.
As the world’s leading new Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, BYD are also on board as Glasgow 2026’s Official Car Partner, driving the Games’ ambition to deliver a greener Games.
The partnership was announced at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum with Commonwealth bronze Swimmer and Team Scotland hopeful, Katie Shanahan.
BYD will provide the Games with 90 vehicles supporting transportation for Games Family, support crew and any operational needs across the eight-mile corridor that will stage record breaking competition, as well as vehicles for Games-time Team Scotland requirements and King’s Baton Relay activation in Scotland.
BYD brings a proven track record in transportation solutions for major international events, their Glasgow fleet will span the BYD range with fully electric and hybrid models from the Prestige lineup as well as SUVs, all designed with BYD’s leading battery technology.
Speaking on the brand’s latest sport collaboration, Steve Beattie, Deputy Country Manager at BYD UK, said: “BYD is hugely proud to become the Official Car Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With the event organisers creating a highly sustainable model for running the Games, BYD’s technology-led approach to reducing emissions makes it the perfect fit.”
Jon Doig OBE, Chief Executive of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “We are delighted to have BYD on board as the latest Official Partner of Team Scotland. Sustainability is a key driver for us as an organisation, and BYD will be the perfect partner to deliver our Games-time responsibilities.”
Jade Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026, added: “One of our biggest ambitions for Glasgow 2026 is to be the most environmentally sustainable Commonwealth Games, setting new standards for best practice by using existing venues, reducing waste and carbon emissions. We can’t achieve that without a partner like BYD who have a global reputation their innovation in New Energy Vehicles.
“We’re encouraging active travel across our eight-mile corridor of iconic venues, meaning we’ve reduced the volume of vehicles needed to power a major multi-sport event and BYD will support transportation for Games Family, support crew and operations.”
BYD is at the forefront of electrifying the UK automotive landscape, with its performance on the global stage mirrored by its sales figures on a domestic level. Through 2025, BYD achieved a 12.01% market share of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, ranking it as the number one New Emission Vehicle manufacturer.
Scottish Para Powerlifter Finlay Davidson says competing for the first medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be one of the proudest moments of his life after officially being selected for Team Scotland.
The 21-year-old from Inverkeithing, Fife – who has already competed at two World Championships and is currently ranked seventh in the Commonwealth – will line up in the Men’s Lightweight Under 72kg category at Glasgow 2026, which will feature the largest Para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history.
Davidson, who only took up Para Powerlifting in 2022 inspired by the Birmingham Games, says Glasgow 2026 will also mark his first time competing on home soil in any competition. He will be the first Scottish athlete to compete for a medal at the Games when Para Powerlifting opens the sport programme on 24 July in the SEC Armadillo.
Davidson’s selection was unveiled at Dynamic Earth, in Edinburgh, as part of All In – Glasgow 2026’s nationwide campaign calling on the nation to join the Commonwealth Games celebration. Dynamic Earth will go All in for Glasgow 2026 by delivering a summer-long programme of family-friendly activities that connects young people and visitors to the excitement of the Commonwealth Games.
Talking about his pride on selection, Davidson, who is coached by renowned para powerlifting coach Neil Crosbie, who guided double amputee Micky Yule to Commonwealth silver at Birmingham 2022, said it will be ‘a dream come true’ to pull on the Scotland vest at a home Games.
He said: “It’s been my dream to compete in a Commonwealth Games since taking up the sport. It’s the only time you get to pull on the Scotland vest and represent your home nation, and I never thought I’d get the chance to do it at a home Games. When Glasgow stepped in to take on 2026, I knew I had to be there – I think a lot of Team Scotland athletes will feel the same.
“Competing for the first medal for Team Scotland will be one of the proudest moments of my life. I’ll be putting everything into performing to the best of my ability for the home support.
“I’m immensely proud that a Games in Scotland is leading by example with the biggest Para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history. Putting para and non-Para athletes side by side is so important – in sport and beyond. This is going to be one of the most special Commonwealth Games ever and I’m so excited to be part of it.”
He added: “Glasgow 2026 are Scotland’s Games and we want the whole nation to get behind us. At a grassroots level, getting people involved is massive, and All In will help get more people into sport, open up new opportunities, and get the whole nation to feel part of this fantastic event in our home country.”
Elinor Middlemiss MBE, Team Scotland Chef de Mission, said: “Finlay’s selection is a fantastic moment for Team Scotland and for Para Powerlifting in this country. In a short space of time he has shown the talent, commitment and resilience needed to compete on the world stage, and Glasgow 2026 gives him the perfect platform to do that in front of a home crowd.
“To have a Scottish Para athlete lifting for the first medal of the Games is hugely symbolic. It underlines the importance of Para sport to Glasgow 2026 and the Commonwealth movement, and sends a powerful message to young disabled people across Scotland that there is a pathway for them in high-performance sport.
“With the support of Scottish fans and the energy All In is creating across the country, we believe Finlay and the rest of Team Scotland can deliver something very special this summer.”
Tickets for Para Powerlifting are on sale now via www.glasgow2026.com with prices ranging from £20 to £45.
As we build towards the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, we are delighted to announce Dr Fiona Wilson as Lead for Wellbeing & Mental Health for Team Scotland.
A clinical psychologist with strong background in providing psychological services to elite athletes, coaches, national teams and sporting organisations, Fiona will provide strategic leadership on mental health and psychology support for Team Scotland. She heads up a team of specialists who will provide support for athletes and staff in preparation for, during and after the Games.
Fiona brings a wealth of experience from elite sport, most recently supporting Scotland’s women’s team during the 2025 Rugby World Cup and senior Team GB staff following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In addition to her direct clinical work, Fiona is the founder and Clinical Director of The Edinburgh Practice, an award-winning multidisciplinary mental health and neurodiversity centre of excellence situated in central Edinburgh.
Elinor Middlemiss said: “We are delighted to welcome Fiona to Team Scotland for Glasgow 2026.
“She has a strong track record in supporting athletes and staff to perform at their best under the pressure of a major event. With performance psychology, mental health and the overall wellbeing of athletes and staff of paramount importance, she will be a huge asset to the team”