COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN 2026

 

There will be a strong contingent of athletes representing Barbados at the XXIII Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held between July 23 and August 2, 2026.

Commonwealth Sport Barbados has announced a 21-member squad of 10 females and 11 males, slated to compete in six disciplines, including athletics, judo, swimming, and weightlifting, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Barbados will be among 74 teams from the nations and territories of the Commonwealth competing at the multisport event, which is pioneering a leaner, more sustainable model this year. A para-athlete will compete for Barbados for the first time at Glasgow 2026, and Commonwealth Sport Barbados has named a squad that will make history when it takes the world stage.

President of Commonwealth Sport Barbados Sandra Osborne stated, “Our squad represents a powerful blend of veteran expertise and fresh talent, and we are particularly proud that these Games mark a historic milestone for Barbados with the inclusion of our first para-athlete. Although the 2026 Games have been scaled down compared to previous years, Commonwealth Sport Barbados remains especially keen to participate and is fully committed to supporting our athletes as they prepare to excel in Scotland. We eagerly anticipate seeing their performance and determination on the world stage.”

Several coaches, managers, and trainers will accompany Chef de Mission Shelley-Ann Griffith and General Team Manager Paula Jarvis to Glasgow. A four-member medical team will also travel with the athletes. The medical team comprises Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carl Ward, physiotherapist Phyllis Burnett, and massage therapists Sharon Coppin and Rondell Griffith.

Chef de Mission Griffith added, “It is a privilege to lead Team Barbados for the 11-day event in Glasgow. We are keen to participate in the upcoming games and fly Barbados’ flag with pride. Our priority right now is ensuring that the management and medical teams have everything in place to support the squad. We want to make sure our athletes can focus entirely on their events and perform to the best of their abilities.”

Team Barbados is ready to compete in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2.

Barbados will participate in six (6) sports during 2026 Glasgow:

  • Athletics

  • Gymnastics

  • Judo

  • Para-Swimming

  • Swimming

  • Weightlifting

Medals

1 Bronze Medal

Commonwealth Games (per sport)

http://g2014results.thecgf.com/nations.html

Athletes by Sport

http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/cycling_road/1032311/ryan_brathwaite.html

Medals received by country.  Barbados listing as #20 by Sport

http://www.bbc.com/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/medals/sports/athletics#athletics

2018

https://www.thecgf.com/games/future/goldcoast2018.asp

Upcoming Commonwealth Games In 2018

In 2018 the Commonwealth Games will be held in Queensland Gold Coast City, Australia. From 4th – 15th April, 2018 athletes will be competing at the Gold Coast’s Carrara Stadium. Different sports will be held at various locations around the Carrara Stadium.