Merrien secures Guernsey's first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Alison Merrien has guaranteed Guernsey its first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games by reaching the women's singles final in Glasgow. Merrien won her semi-final match against Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji with sets of 11-1 and 8-5. This achievement marks a significant accomplishment, as it follows Lucy Beere’s silver in Birmingham four years ago, and it is Merrien’s fifth appearance at the Commonwealth Games. She previously had never advanced past the quarter-finals.
- •Merrien reached the final after defeating Saroji 2-0.
- •She won the first set convincingly at 11-1.
- •The second set was closer, ending 8-5 in Merrien's favor.
- •This is Merrien's fifth Commonwealth Games appearance.
- •Merrien previously carried the Guernsey flag at the opening ceremony.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Merrien guarantees Guernsey a Commonwealth Games medal
"Bowler Alison Merrien guarantees Guernsey's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after reaching the women's singles final.
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