Sarah Adlington Named as One of Two Team Scotland Flagbearers for Glasgow 2026

Scottish judoka Sarah Adlington has been named as one of two flag bearers selected for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, which takes place at The Hydro on 23^rd July.

The first Scottish judoka ever to win two Commonwealth Games gold medals, Sarah Adlington, and Team Scotland’s most successful athlete of all-time, Alex Marshall MBE have both been selected by their Team Scotland peers for the honour, which will see them carry the Saltire and Scotland’s King’s Baton into the iconic venue in front of a home crowd.

Adlington was part of the record medal haul at Glasgow 2014 as judo took an incredible 13 medals from 14 athletes; six gold, two silver and five bronze. She returned for judo’s next Games appearance, taking gold at Birmingham 2022 and taking her place in the history books.  She will be going for an unprecedented third gold at what will be her final Games.  Her selection continues judo’s proud tradition of flag bearer at the Games, following teammate Euan Burton, who was chosen as Scotland’s Opening Ceremony flag bearer in 2014.

Commenting on her prestigious selection Sarah said, “I’m incredibly honoured to have been chosen as one of Team Scotland’s flagbearers alongside Alex.

“Representing Scotland has always meant so much to me, so to have the opportunity to lead this team into a home Commonwealth Games is a real privilege that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.

“I’m really excited to lead the team into The Hydro tomorrow night and can’t wait to experience the atmosphere alongside my teammates ahead of what promises to be a very special Games.”

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