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Team Wales announces squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Team Wales announces squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Summary

Team Wales has named a squad of 114 athletes for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, set for July 23 to August 2. Among the participants are Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, as well as sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen. The team will compete in 10 sports, including athletics, gymnastics, and boxing, with a notable representation of 22 Para-athletes. Chef de mission Gethin Jones expressed pride in the team's commitment to Welsh sport. Final selections for netball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball teams are still pending.

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  • •Team Wales includes Olympic champions and world medallists.
  • •The squad features 66 female and 48 male athletes aged 16 to 73.
  • •Wales will compete across 10 different sports at the Games.
  • •A total of 22 Para-athletes are selected for the competition.
  • •Final selections for netball and wheelchair basketball are to be completed.
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  • 6:03 AMYahoo Sports — Team Wales named for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
  • 5:59 AMBBC Sport — Team Wales named for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
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Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, and sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen will compete for Team Wales at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, and sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen will compete for Team Wales at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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