Commonwealth Sport

As 2024 comes to a close, Commonwealth Sport President Chris Jenkins reflects on a year of progress and collaboration – from the announcement of Glasgow 2026, to the growth of GAPS, the launch of the Commonwealth Sport Women Leaders Programme and many more memorable moments. The president also shares a festive message: “I want to thank our 74 CGA Members for their truly valued work and support in 2024, and I am really looking forward to continuing our journey together in 2025. For now, though, I simply wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday period, and I hope you can spend cherished time with friends and family.” Read the full message here | https://bit.ly/3ZOMQK4

We're hiring!🚨 We’re looking for a talented Sport Manager to join our team in London. 📍 Explore the role and apply here: https://bit.ly/3DB1fSA 📅 Application deadline: 17 January, 2025

President Chris Jenkins thanked the 74 CGA Members for their immense work and support in securing a host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and looked forward to an “exciting new dawn” for the Commonwealth Sport Movement at the 2024 General Assembly that was held virtually on Thursday 12 December. Read More | bit.ly/3DgkhOa

Commonwealth Sport is continuing its commitment to champion equal opportunity and empower the next generation of women in leadership through the launch of the Women Leaders Programme 2024/2025. Find out about all the inspirational participants and the programme here | https://bit.ly/4fdTfo2

We're hiring!🚨 Passionate about creating lasting impacts through sport? We’re looking for a Legacy Manager to join our team and help shape a sustainable and meaningful future. 📍 Explore the role and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Bqih5i 📅 Application deadline: 10 January, 2025

Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir joined a dynamic panel including Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Chair George Black at Host City 2024 in the Scottish city this week. The discussion centred on inspiring action through major events, with a spotlight on how a ‘reimagined’ Commonwealth Games in 2026 will inspire Glasgow and pave the way for an exciting new era of the Games.

Our very own CEO and "Commonwealth Kid", Katie Sadleir, recently joined Anything but Footy as a guest on the podcast! Sadleir shares her insights into Glasgow 2026, her athletic career and her professional journey to Commonwealth Sport CEO. 💡 Hear her thoughts on the future of Commonwealth Sport and her passion for creating impactful change in sport here | https://spoti.fi/4f0OFcr

Commonwealth Sport today celebrates the achievements this year of our wonderful Para athletes on the International Day of Persons with a Disability – and underlines the importance of its unique GAPs programme for Para athletes. Take a look at how we've been championing inclusion throughout 2024 | https://bit.ly/3Zk1ubX

President Chris Jenkins recently concluded his official visit to Togo, welcoming one of the newest members of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. Togo, alongside Gabon, was admitted at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in November 2023, bringing the total number of independent member nations and territories to 74, the highest it has ever been. Read about the visit here | https://bit.ly/4g7ugUk

We’re proud to be nominated for the Peace and Sport Awards 2024 in the Diplomatic action of the year category on our Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnerships with Indigenous People. Thank you to Peace and Sport for this recognition. Find out more about the declaration here | https://bit.ly/40TuWrT #PeaceAndSportAwards #PSIF2024 #SpeakYourPeace #BePartofWhatMatters