Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought together some of the Commonwealth's best weightlifters and para powerlifters for 11 days of world-class sporting action. From the opening lifts to the final medal sessions, athletes competed for Commonwealth honours in front of passionate crowds, delivering outstanding performances and unforgettable moments on the competition platform.

Team England athlete and flag bearer Mark Swan from Sunderland at the Closing Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team England athlete Matthew Harding from Birkenhead wins a Silver Medal and celebrates with a family member following the Men’s Heavyweight (Over 72kg) Para Powerlifting, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Olivia Broome from Adlington competing in Women’s Lightweight (Up to and including 61kg) Para Powerlifting, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England enter the arena led by Sian Connor & Luke Greenbank enter the Hydro Arena at at the Opening Ceremony at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Andrew Griffiths from Wigan wins the Bronze Medal in Men’s +110kg, with Gold Medal winner David Andrew Liti of New Zealand and Silver Medal winner Lovepreet Singh of India at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Isabella Brown from Chertsey wins the Silver Medal in Women’s 77kg, with Gold Medal Winner Seine Stowers of Samoa and Bronze Medal winner Laura Hughes of Wales at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 – Weight Lifting – Catrin Haf Jones, women’s 58kg final – 27th July 2026

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Team England athlete Chris Murray from Oxford competing in Men’s 79kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Cyrille Tchatchet Ii from Yaounde wins the Silver Medal in Men’s 110kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Emily Campbell from Nottingham wins the Gold Medal in Women’s +86kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Emily Campbell from Nottingham competing in Women’s +86kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Madias Ngake from Douala wins the Silver Medal in Women’s 86kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team England athlete Sarah Davies-Smale from Preston competing in Women’s 63kg, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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