Merriens to lead Guernsey at 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Ian and Alison Merrien will represent Guernsey at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. They are both competing at their fifth Commonwealth Games, having first participated in 1998. Alison will carry the flag as she competes in the women's singles and pairs events, while Ian will take part in the men's pairs event. The couple previously represented Guernsey in 2010, and Ian aims to honor Guernsey's past medal achievements in bowling.
- •Ian and Alison Merrien will lead Guernsey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- •Alison has won multiple World Indoor titles and is flag bearer.
- •Ian will compete alongside Jason Greenslade in men's pairs.
- •The Merriens hope to emulate Guernsey's previous medal success.
- 11:47 AMYahoo Sports — Merriens to lead out Guernsey at opening ceremony
"Husband and wife Ian and Alison Merrien will lead out Guernsey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
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