Wales Netball
July 31, 2025
We’re excited to share the Team Wales announcement from Commonwealth Sport that the 8th Commonwealth Youth Games will take place in Malta in late 2027.
The Games, which bring together athletes aged 14–18 from across the Commonwealth, will see around 1,150 young competitors from 74 nations and territories compete in eight sports. The programme includes Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Weightlifting, and for the first time at a CYG, Sailing and Water Polo.
The announcement reflects a continued commitment from the Commonwealth Games Federation to promote opportunity, inclusion, and youth engagement across all member nations – particularly in small and island states. Malta’s dual-island concept, (similar to the Trinbago Games two years ago), will showcase world-class venues across Malta and Gozo, supported by athlete villages located in hotels on both islands.
This edition of the Games will feature the largest Para sport programme in CYG history, with Para Swimming added for the first time – a move that builds on the successful inclusion of Para Athletics in Trinidad and Tobago 2023.
Rebecca Edwards-Symmons, Chief Executive of Team Wales, said:
“We’re thrilled to see Malta announced as the host for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games. It’s an incredible opportunity for our young Welsh athletes to represent their country, experience high-level international competition, and develop both on and off the field. These Games play a vital role in shaping future stars, and we’re proud to support the next generation as they prepare for this exciting journey.”
Team Wales looks forward to preparing and supporting its athletes on the road to Malta 2027, continuing its commitment to developing young talent and promoting an inclusive and inspiring sporting future.
Team Wales has welcomed the official release of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Session Schedule today, marking a major milestone on the road to what promises to be one of the most memorable sporting events in recent history. With just under a year to go, the stage is set for 10 days of elite international competition – and Team Wales is ready to rise to the occasion.
Running from 23 July to 2 August 2026, the Games will bring together 3,000 athletesfrom 74 nations and territories across 10 sports and six Para sports, with over 200 medals up for grabs in 50 thrilling medal sessions. For Team Wales, it’s a chance to showcase homegrown talent, break new ground, and continue the nation’s proud tradition of punching above its weight on the Commonwealth stage.
With action taking place at four of Scotland’s most iconic venues – including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Pool, and the Scottish Exhibition Campus (SEC) – Welsh athletes are preparing to compete in an electric atmosphere as fans from across the world descend on Glasgow.
The Games will make history from day one, with Para Powerlifting awarding the first medal of the competition on 24 July. That evening, Team Wales gymnasts and swimmers will also begin their medal campaigns in Artistic Gymnastics, Swimming, and Para Swimming.
Several sports feature expanded programmes, offering more opportunities than ever for Welsh athletes to shine. Notably, Bowls and Para Bowls – both strongholds of Welsh success – will run across all 10 days. Meanwhile, 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball have added sessions compared to Birmingham 2022, setting the scene for fast-paced drama and medal potential.
The opening weekend (25–26 July) promises to be a highlight, with Netball, Boxing, Gymnastics, and Swimming among the sports flying the Welsh flag. With eight medal sessions across 30 sport events, Team Wales athletes will be looking to make an early impact and inspire a wave of national pride.
Athletics and Para Athletics kick off on 27 July, featuring the return of the legendary Commonwealth Mile – back on the schedule for the first time since 1966.
Later in the week, Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling – both areas where Wales has traditionally thrived – will take centre stage at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. For the first time in Games history, fans will witness the elimination race, offering an exciting new opportunity for Welsh riders to push for the podium.
The penultimate Super Saturday (1 August) will be packed with medal chances across Athletics, Boxing, Judo, and Track Cycling, with Team Wales aiming to deliver a showstopping performance before the final day of action.
The Games will close on 2 August, with the last medal expected in either Judo or Track Cycling, offering one final moment of drama to cap off what promises to be a landmark Games.
Team Wales Chef de Mission, Gethin Jones said ‘’This schedule gives us great clarity as we finalise athlete preparation and logistics for the Games. Our performance and support teams are already fully focused on giving every athlete the best chance to perform at their peak. Glasgow will be a special Games — close to home, steeped in sporting history, and bursting with opportunity for Team Wales. We are determined to make it count’’
Gareth Davies, Chair of Commonwealth Games Wales, added:
“Team Wales has a proud history at the Commonwealth Games, and Glasgow 2026 is another opportunity for us to show the world the strength, talent, and spirit of our nation. The session schedule confirms just how action-packed and meaningful this event will be — from Para Powerlifting on day one to the final medals on the last day. We can’t wait to support our athletes as they prepare to represent Wales with passion and pride.”
With months of preparation ahead, the official session schedule gives fans a first glimpse of where and when their Welsh sporting heroes will take centre stage. The countdown to Glasgow 2026 is well and truly on.
