Commonwealth Sport and the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company have formally appointed 12 Technical Delegates for next year’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Taking place from 23 July to 2 August, Glasgow 2026 is an 11-day celebration that combines 10 world-class sports with a future-focused vision, built and delivered by the vibrant spirit of Glasgow. Set within a concentrated, eight-mile corridor that brings the Games closer to the fans than ever before, Glasgow 2026 will deliver a record-breaking Para sport programme, the largest Track Cycling and Swimming competitions seen at a Commonwealth Games and groundbreaking events like the return of the Commonwealth Mile in Athletics.
Technical Delegates (TD) represent international sports federations and are responsible for ensuring that competition is delivered to the highest possible standards and adheres to a sport’s rules and regulations. Technical Delegates will oversee all technical aspects of their respective sports, during Glasgow 2026.
The Glasgow 2026 Technical Delegates hail from seven different nations and includes a former Commonwealth Games champion, Olympians, a former ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission and a former Team England Chef de Mission. The 12 officials have all been selected for their extensive officiating and technical experience across multiple Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The appointed Delegates are:
Athletics and Para Athletics – Chris Cohen (ENG)
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics – Andrew Tombs (ENG)
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics – Trisha Hade (AUS)
3×3 Basketball – Robert Rieblinger (GER)
3×3 Wheelchair Basketball – Charlie Bethel (ENG)
Bowls and Para Bowls – Mark Cowan (AUS)
Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling – Paul Watson (NIR)
Judo – Loretta Doyle (SCO)
Netball – Kate Agnew (NZL)
Para Powerlifting – Noor Syhieda (MAS)
Swimming and Para Swimming – Craig Hunter (ENG)
Weightlifting – Sam Coffa (AUS)
Former world, European, Commonwealth and British champion judoka Loretta Doyle, has been selected as a Technical Delegate at the Commonwealth Games for the first time, with Doyle becoming the first British woman to achieve her 9th Dan earlier this year.
Doyle, from West Kilbride, Scotland, is absolutely thrilled to be taking up the position at Glasgow 2026 saying: “I’m immensely proud to be appointed as the Technical Delegate for Judo at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This being my first appointment in the role, makes it even more special, as a home Games adds an extra layer of pride and excitement. Having the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Games in my own country is a dream come true.
“The Commonwealth Games have always held a special place in my heart, as they embody the spirit of teamwork, unity and bringing people together from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I look forward to working closely with the Organising Company, athletes and volunteers to ensure that these Games are a memorable and inspiring event for everyone involved.”
Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026 Phil Batty OBE said “Glasgow 2026 is excited to welcome the Technical Delegates appointed to the Games next summer. Officials are the cornerstone of the sporting competition and they play a key part in bringing the Games to fruition. I have no doubt that this is a moment of pride and achievement for those selected. We look forward to working with this hugely experienced group of officials to deliver an exhilarating sporting competition across 10 sports next summer.”
CEO of Commonwealth Sport Katie Sadleir CNZM said “The role of Technical Delegate is essential to ensuring world-class competition and athlete experience at Glasgow 2026. Their expertise, collaboration, and commitment will help deliver a Games that meets the highest standards of sporting excellence and inspires millions across the Commonwealth. We thank the International Federations for their nominations and we are delighted with the experienced team of delegates we will have taking part in Glasgow 2026.”
The Technical Delegate for Boxing will be appointed in due course.
To find out more about Glasgow 2026 and to stay up to date with all the latest news, volunteering and ticket information visit www.glasgow2026.com
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About Glasgow 2026
Glasgow 2026 promises an altogether brilliant Commonwealth Games, paving the way for a new era of Commonwealth Sport.
Taking place from 23 July to 2 August, Glasgow 2026 is an 11-day celebration that combines world-class sport with a future-focused vision, built and delivered by the vibrant spirit of Glasgow.
Set within a concentrated, eight-mile corridor that brings the Games closer to the fans than ever before, Glasgow 2026 will deliver: a record-breaking Para sport programme – 47 events across six sports the biggest Track Cycling, Swimming and 3×3 Basketball competitions seen at a Commonwealth Games groundbreaking events like the return of the Commonwealth Mile in Athletics 10 exhilarating sports across four of the city’s iconic venues; from Scotstoun Stadium to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena, to Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
Glasgow 2026 will see 3,000 volunteers, alongside thousands of fans, and communities from across the city join together to welcome 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to the city.
Led by Chair George Black CBE, an independent Board and Chief Executive Officer, Phil Batty OBE, Glasgow 2026 Limited is the Organising Company (OC) which will deliver the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next summer.
Based in the city centre, the OC will directly employ around 160 people and is privately funded, securing its income through Commonwealth Sport, corporate sponsorship, broadcast rights, global partnerships and ticket sales, which will see almost £150million direct external investment into the city of Glasgow, with no cost to the public purse to deliver the sporting competition.
About Commonwealth Sport
Commonwealth Sport is the organisation with responsibility for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, and for delivering the vision of the Commonwealth Sport Movement: ‘Our Commonwealth, united through sport’.
Our mission is to deliver inspirational and impactful Games; to excite and empower athletes and young people; and to drive equality in sport and society across the Commonwealth. Established in 1930, the Commonwealth Sport Movement brings together 74 independent nations and territories creating a diverse Commonwealth community of over 2.5 billion individuals, representing one-third of the world’s population.
Together we stand as a beacon of unity, diversity, and equality, completely integrating Para athletes, driving gender equality and advocating for legacy and social change through sport.
About Commonwealth Games Scotland
Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) is one of 74 Commonwealth Games Associations who are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Commonwealth Games Scotland is the lead body for Commonwealth sport in Scotland, and is the organisation responsible for selecting, preparing and leading Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games.
Scotland has competed in every Games since the first Empire Games in 1930 and has hosted the Games three times – twice in Edinburgh 1970 and 1986 and most recently in Glasgow in 2014.
Scotland’s most successful Games were at home at Glasgow 2014, when Team Scotland won a record 53 medals (19 gold, 15 silver and 19 bronze) to finish fourth on the medal table, closely followed by Birmingham 2022 with 51 medals.
