press release: GLL
115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest stages in Commonwealth sport.
Representing nine nations across a wide range of sports, this year's Commonwealth Games will feature 41 current GSF athletes alongside 74 GSF alumni. From Olympic and Paralympic medallists to exciting young prospects making their Commonwealth Games debuts, GSF past and present athletes will compete across athletics, swimming, cycling, boxing, gymnastics, judo, netball, wheelchair basketball, para sport and weightlifting.
The athletes will represent England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jamaica, Ghana, Saint Lucia, Zambia and the Isle of Man, showcasing both the breadth of the GLL Sport Foundation's reach and the diversity of talent it continues to support across the UK and beyond.
The Commonwealth Games have long provided unforgettable sporting moments, and Glasgow 2026 promises to be no different. Whether competing for medals, personal bests or valuable international experience, every athlete has earned their place through years of dedication, perseverance and hard work.
Everyone at the GLL Sport Foundation wishes all 115 athletes the very best of luck over the coming weeks. We look forward to following their performances and celebrating their achievements throughout the Games!
Download of the 115 GLL Sport Foundation athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
https://www.glasgow2026.com/schedule/overview
Phil Donnay, deputy chief executive & CFRO
• Annodata,
• Physical Company,
• Technogym,
• Change Please, and
• Divine Chocolate.
Local Authorities and Agencies we work with include:
• Greenwich Council,
• Belfast City Council,
• Cardiff City Council,
• Lee Valley Regional Park Authority,
• LLDC,
• ukactive,
• SportsAid,
• SportsAid Wales,
• Mary Peters Trust,
• Swim England, and
• Sport England.
With our positive performance and improved social outcomes during 2024, GLL is well placed to be at the forefront of societal, economic and environmental change.
The future will see us focusing on excellent customer service alongside our social enterprise values and growing our social impact, while new partnerships with Government Departments, NHS, National Agencies and numerous National Charities will support individual wellness and economic outcomes.
"Many bright and talented athletes throughout the United Kingdom are unable to chase their dreams of sporting glory due to lack of funding. We are passionate about helping GSF give equal opportunities to all young people and achieving their dreams of competing on the international stage.
"Our partnership enables both our brands to share the success of the UK’s most aspiring athletes who we are proud to have heard speak in such an inspirational way at our internal Sales Conferences and who have supported our marketing and brand development goals through representation and storytelling both in person and via social media”.
– Rod Tonna-Barthet, chief executive, Annodata
– Daryll Neita, Birmingham Commonwealth Games bronze and silver medalist, GLL Athlete
“These venues are part of the Lee Valley visitor experience and will continue to be so with some of the best facilities and most inspiring settings to be found anywhere. As part of the partnership Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will continue to invest to ensure that they go from strength to strength, delivering real impact for communities.”
– Shaun Dawson chief executive, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
