One of the Official Medals of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova, is pictured during their unveiling at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow on April 29, 2026.
Photo: AFP / Ian MacNicol
Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named their teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which kick off on 23 July.
A number of island nation’s have also released some of their team makeups as final preparations for the event heats up.
Fiji has the biggest squad so far out of all the island teams that have confirmed their numbers, with 58 athletes heading to Scotland.
The Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) chief executive Vanessa Kilner said those athletes who have been named have earned their spot.
“Earning the opportunity to represent our nation at the Commonwealth Games is a significant achievement that reflect years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice,” she said.
“We are confident Team Fiji will represent our nation with pride, integrity and excellence in Glasgow.”
Team Fiji will compete in eight sports: athletics, basketball 3×3, bowling, boxing, judo, para athletics, swimming and weightlifting.
Of these, only basketball 3×3 for the men and women, plus para athletics and weightlifting, had direct qualification pathways or bipartite invitations.
Team Fiji will be led by chef de mission Ajay Ballu and general manager Jane Wong-Niubalavu.
Athletics: Heleina Young, Adi Ceva Lutumailagi, Glandness Simpson, Errol Qaqa, Yeshnil Karan, Rusiate Matai, Sitiveni Konataci; Bola Tafoou (head coach), Fesaitu Mario (assistant coach), Joave Nainoca (S&C coach), Nanise Seruitanoa (manager)
Basketball 3×3: (Women) Estelle Kainamoli, Moana Liebregts, Ranadi Koroi, Bulou Tuisue, Matila Vocea (non-travelling reserve), Bulou Koyamainavure (non-travelling reserve); (Men) Joshua Fox, Filimone Waqabaca, Keenan Hughes, Issac Sewabu, Tyrone McLennan (non-travelling reserve), Ratu Atirieli Tuivanuavou (non-travelling reserve),Earl Hughes (head coach), William Peters (manager)
Bowling: Elizabeth Moceiwai, Litia Tikoisuva, Losalini Tukai, Sheral Mar (non-travelling reserve); Rajnesh Prasad, Lal Prasad, Surendra Prasad, Kushal Pillay (non-travelling reserve), Adi Taraivosa Usa Kalim (manager)
Boxing: Aminiasi Saratibau, Jone Davule, Ben Maukakala, Elijah Qiokata, Jasmine Daunakamakama; Cameron Tood (manager), Nemani Rokobuli (assistant manager), Beulah Daunakamakama (manager)
Judo: Men: Gerard Takayawa, Michael Liptrot (coach)
Swimming: Men: David ‘Tolu’ Young, Hansel McCaig, Reuben Taylor, Samuel Yalimaiwai, Don Younger, Anahira McCutcheon, Kelera Mudunasoko; Willie Elaisa (coach), Cheyenne Rova (manager)
Weightlifting: Apakuki Wakanibua, Taniela Tuisuva Rainibogi; Henry Elder (head coach), Timothy Vakurunivalu (assistant coach), Ratu Orisi Sanadali (manager)
Medical Team: Man Wong (doctor); Sharlene Nand, Akisi Dovibua, Samikari Jacksam (physiotherapists); Doctor (non-travelling reserve) Nathaneal Lal, Enoch Kolinibaravi, Jone Nasome
Vanuatu
Team Vanuatu will have 14 athletes competing at the Games.
Vanuatu Assocaition of Sports and National Olympic Committee (VASANOC) president David Lolo told RNZ Pacific that six sports are being represented and the athletes will be out to improve on their performances.
“The focus is to progress on current PBs and push harder, move faster and be better,” Lolo said.
He picked judoka Priscillia Monthouel plus weightlifters Ajah Pritchard-Lolo and Thomas Wilbur as key performers.
Lolo said despite “zero government support despite many attempts to have them partner our campaign”, Team Vanuatu is now focused on being prepared the best way they can for the Games.
Costs for the Games is around VT11,000,000 (NZ$159,500) and that covers travel, accommodation, preparation, and logistics.
“We had a very wide window of opportunity to engage and secure a partnership but for whatever reason,” Lolo said.
“There has been no positive response from our government friends. We won’t dwell on it, we simply can’t. We have 14 athletes and their officials looking us dead in the eye for leadership and guidance.
“So, we have an obligation to reassure our team and to keep moving and pressing forward, that’s what sports teaches us. It’s a simple case of offence and defence and this CGA is currently playing offence because Glasgow is just around the corner. “
Team Vanuatu will have a staggered departure approach with some leaving earlier for pre camps in Scotland and Sweden while there are some athletes in camps now across Fiji and Samoa, but will all return to Vanuatu for the group departure to Glasgow on 20 July.
Chef de mission Mike Masauvakalo said the investment in the 14 athletes and eight officials is critical.
“This investment reflects our strong belief in our athletes and our commitment to developing sport in Vanuatu,” he said.
“The use of VASANOC reserve funds ensures that our athletes are fully supported as they represent our nation with pride on the international stage.”
Amongst these athletes are 11 open allocated qualification, one bipartite invitation and two qualifications on merit.
Special also for Team Vanuatu is the inclusion of local sports administrator Anna Bumseng, who has qualified through the Commonwealth Sport eqUIP Skills Academy as part of the Games’ wider admin team.
“Anna has been invited to join a commonwealth wide team of administrators to help run and organise games times events, she will be in Glasgow for the duration of the games and Team Vanuatu look forward to seeing one of our own representing us in that space,” Masauvakalo said.
“Team Vanuatu carries the hopes and pride of the nation, and preparations are well underway to ensure athletes perform at their best. The Vanuatu CGA calls on all citizens to support and encourage the team as they compete against some of the best athletes across the Commonwealth.”
Athletics: Rizon Rara, Toho Joshua, Chloe David, Claudie David
Judo: Priscillia Monthuoel, Alan Monthouel, Kaina Delrieu
Swimming: Loane Russet, Leo Lebot, Robsen Dick
Boxing: Ricksen Nomleas
Para Powerlifting: Marek Sahi
Weightlifting: Ajah Pritchard-Lolo, Thomas Wilbur
Officials: Josephine Kaal (Judo), Lachlan Pigdon (Swimming), Ben Howard ( Swimming), Paul Kalo (Boxing), Seleana Enrel (Para Powerlifting), Stephine Wells (Weightlifting), Simone Pritchard (Weightlifting)
Administration: Mike Masauvakalo (chef de mission), Dave Lolo (general manager), Anne Tamata (senior physiotherapist), Jamal Vira (safeguarding officer), Christopher Malili (media officer)
Tonga
Tongan Tala team captain Hulita Veve will be the kingdom’s flagbearer at the Games.
Veve, who has been captain of the Tonga side for the past eight years, was selected by the Tonga Commonwealth Games Association (TCGA) and Tonga Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (TASANOC).
She will lead the Tala at the event as well, with the Friendly Islanders the only Pacific island country to qualify in the sport for the Games.
Veve said she was proud to be selected and is excited for the opportunity to represent her country.
“Being selected as Team Tong’s flagbearer is one of the greatest honours of my sporting career,” Veve told Matangi Tonga.
“It is an incredible honour to to represent our Kingdom on the world stage, and I do not take the responsibility lightly. As I prepare to compete at the Commonwealth Games, I carry with me the pride, strength, faith and resilience of our people.”
Swimmer, Finau Ohuafi, will carry the Games’ ceremonial baton at the opening ceremony.
One of Tonga’s leading swimmers, Finau said the honour extended beyond personal achievement.
“I carry this honour not only for myself but for my family, my sport, and every young Tongan who dares to dream,” Finau told Matangi Tonga.
“I will do my very best to represent Tonga with pride, humility and respect and to showcase the strength, resilience, and spirit of our people at the Commonwealth Games.”
TCGA said both athletes embodied the values of leadership, dedication and national pride and would lead Team Tonga onto the world stage during the opening ceremony.
The official Team Tonga delegation for Glasgow is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Niue
The Niue Island Sports and Commonwealth Games Association has named 18 athletes for Glasgow.
Chef de mission Sidney Lui said the selection has come following the monitoring of performances by the various athletes.
Team Niue athletes will compete in athletics, boxing and indoor bowls sports at the Games.
“Niue’s participation in the Commonwealth Games highlights its continued commitment to sport development, international cooperation, and the value of the Commonwealth,” the association said in a statement.
“The Association extends its best wishes to Team Niue for a successful campaign in Glasgow.”
Team Niue: Maru Talagi (President – VIP), Manasofai Talagi (President’s Guest – VIP); Sidney Lui (chef de mission), Tony Edwards (asst. chef de mission)
Athletics: Caleb Misipeka, Maxine Edwards;
Boxing: Duken Tatakitoa Holo Williams, De Niro Paō, Kalani Anitelea, Phoenix Gataua, Karen Te Ruki Pasene, Devon Latoa, Jordan Papa, Eliaz Marsters
Indoor Bowls: Christine Ioane, Catherine Papani, Lynsey Talagi, Patricia Jackson, Keith Papani, Stan Tatafu, Tifaga Tupuiliu, Esini Jackson.
Cook Islands
Athletics Cook Islands has named a four-member team to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The four are decathlete Max Teuruaa, high jump athlete Samasoni Hewitt, Piritau Nga Junior in long jump and top female sprinter Estelle Short, who will compete in the 100 metres.
Athletics Cook Islands said the athletes have proven themselves, especially at the Oceania Championships in Darwin, Australia last month.
The full Cook Islands squad for the Games has yet to be confirmed.
