In the build up to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Kings Baton Relay landed in Wales and spent 6 days (19–24 June) going round the nation from south to north ensuring communities across Wales can take part in this historic celebration.

Each of the 74 nations and territories across the Commonwealth has its own unique Baton, with a different word featured on each one. Together, these 74 words will form a message that will be read by His Majesty The King at the Opening Ceremony. Wales’s word was COMMUNITY — a fitting reflection of the nation’s spirit.

Yesterday marked the start of the King’s Baton Relay arriving in Wales ahead of the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Games 

On Day 1 the Baton started its journey at Barry Island before going on Cardiff Met University for the Team Wales announcement media event. It then arrived at Celtic Manor Resort in the afternoon where along with all the other sports we hosted a mini sports festival 🙌Baton will travel to Cardiff Metropolitan University for the official Team Wales media event. Here, Chef de Mission Gethin Jones will formally welcome selected athletes into the team, followed by a dedicated media opportunity for press to interview athletes ahead of the Games.

Delivered by former Commonwealth Games athlete, Christie Marie Williams, local school children had the chance to try out weightlifting and get an introductory lesson in the basics of the sport 🏋️

Inspiring the next generation 💪

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