Team Wales athletes prepare for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Team Wales is set to announce 127 athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This edition of the Games will include only 10 sports, down from 20 in Birmingham four years ago. Key athletes like swimmer Matt Richards and gymnast Ruby Evans aim for gold after strong performances in recent competitions. Richards finished with two golds and a silver at the British Championships, while Evans claimed the all-around title. Meanwhile, para-athlete Funmi Oduwaiye, who won bronze in New Delhi last year, is excited to make her Commonwealth debut.
- •Team Wales will announce 127 athletes for Glasgow 2026 later this month.
- •Matt Richards seeks his first Commonwealth gold after previous fourth-place finishes.
- •Ruby Evans competes at her first Commonwealth Games after recent championship success.
- •Funmi Oduwaiye aims to capitalize on her recent bronze medal success.
- •The Games will feature just 10 sports, a significant reduction from previous editions.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Team Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold
- 4:14 PMBBC Sport — Team Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold
"With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to wear red for Wales this summer.
"With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to wear red for Wales this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:14 PMTeam Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold
With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to wear red for Wales this summer.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 4:14 PMTeam Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold
With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to wear red for Wales this summer.
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