Sixteen-year-old Ruby Evans twirled into Welsh sporting history in March, becoming the first athlete from Wales in over half a century to win the all-around title at the British Artistic Gymnastics Championships—now she’s set to bring that momentum to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She’s one of 114 athletes named to represent Team Wales, a diverse and dynamic squad that includes Olympic and Paralympic champions, seasoned veterans, and fresh-faced debutants ranging in age from 16 to 73. This isn’t just a team—it’s a testament to the depth and resilience of Welsh sport, with 66 women and 48 men competing across 10 sports, including a record 22 Para-athletes, reflecting Glasgow’s expanded para-sport programme.
Wales finished eighth in the 2022 Birmingham Games with 28 medals—eight gold, six silver, and 14 bronze—and the ambition in Glasgow is to build on that legacy. Among the standout names are Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, both aiming to transfer their track and pool success to the Commonwealth stage. In athletics, Paralympic gold medallist Aled Sion Davies returns alongside sprinter Olivia Breen, while Jeremiah Azu, fresh off a bronze at the Paris Olympics, targets another podium finish. Adele Nicoll adds a rare cross-season feat—competing in shot put just months after representing Team GB in bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
In the gym, Ruby Evans leads a new generation of gymnasts, supported by twin sisters Abigail and Emily Roper, both making their Commonwealth debut. On the track, 1500m runner Jake Heyward returns after nearly four years away from competition, having placed fifth in 2022. In boxing, Rosie Eccles—gold medallist in 2022 and silver in 2018—has said these Games may be her last, with her heart set on “one final medal” for Wales. Glasgow will also see Daniel Salmon defend his men’s pairs bowls title, while visually impaired athlete Julie Thomas returns after her silver in the mixed pairs in 2022.
Chef de mission Gethin Jones called the team “the very best of Welsh sport—dedicated, ambitious, and proud to wear the red jersey,” a sentiment echoed by Team Wales chair Gareth Davies, who praised the years of behind-the-scenes work that made this moment possible. With squads finalised in most sports and the flag firmly raised, the stage is set for Wales to shine once more—not just in medals, but in spirit, representation, and the quiet power of perseverance.