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Northern Ireland wins 16 medals at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Northern Ireland wins 16 medals at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Team Northern Ireland concluded its participation in the Commonwealth Games with a total of 16 medals, bringing its overall tally to 158. The team secured three golds, four silvers, and nine bronzes in Glasgow, marking its second-highest medal count in history. Athletes like Kate O'Connor excelled in heptathlon and Jon McConnell claimed a gold in boxing. This has been a strong performance by Northern Ireland, building on recent successes from previous Games.

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  • •Northern Ireland achieved 16 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver, 9 bronze.
  • •Kate O'Connor won gold in heptathlon during the Games.
  • •Jon McConnell claimed a gold medal in boxing.
  • •Total medals now stand at 158 in Commonwealth Games history.
  • •Performances in Glasgow follow a successful campaign in Birmingham 2022.
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  • 8:54 AMYahoo Sports — The numbers behind NI's 158 Commonwealth Games medals
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As the Games in Glasgow come to a close, BBC Sport NI looks at the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 Commonwealth Games medals.

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As the Games in Glasgow come to a close, BBC Sport NI looks at the numbers behind Northern Ireland's 158 Commonwealth Games medals.

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