Scottish track cyclist; Britain's most successful Olympian
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have reached a formal closing ceremony at the OVO Hydro, featuring Scottish acts and international performers. The event marks the end of 10 days of competition across 10 sports, with 215 medals awarded and preparations for the 2030 Games under way.
The opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games sees veterans from Scotland and Wales carry their nations’ flags. Marshall and Adlington, Scotland’s two most experienced athletes, lead the parade alongside Wales’ Eccles and Salmon, with a baton design symbolising each nation’s culture.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow with a scaled-back ceremony. 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports and 6 para-sports as King Charles and Queen Camilla attend. The event showcases Glasgow’s resilience after Victoria pulled out, with a focus on culture, community, and national unity.
A set of personal stories and policy calls highlight gaps in UK brain cancer research funding and access to treatments. Campaigners want more government support, faster access to drugs like Vorasidenib, and a dedicated brain cancer lead to accelerate trials.