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Malcolm De Sousa and Lucy Woodward to represent Jersey at Commonwealth Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Malcolm De Sousa and Lucy Woodward to represent Jersey at Commonwealth Games
Summary

Malcolm De Sousa will carry the Jersey flag at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow on Thursday evening. This marks De Sousa's fifth consecutive appearance at the Games. He expressed honor in representing Jersey and acknowledging the support he's received. Lucy Woodward, competing in the heptathlon, will carry the island's Games baton at the Hydro Arena, marking her participation in her first major international event as Jersey's first heptathlon qualifier.

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  • •Malcolm De Sousa to carry the Jersey flag during the opening ceremony.
  • •De Sousa competes in his fifth consecutive Commonwealth Games.
  • •Lucy Woodward is the first athlete from Jersey to qualify for heptathlon.
  • •Opening ceremony scheduled for Thursday evening in Glasgow.
  • •Woodward participates in her first major international event.
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  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — De Sousa and Woodward to lead Jersey at opening ceremony
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Long-serving bowler Malcolm De Sousa will carry Jersey's flag at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

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