Channel Islands Athletes Buzz for Glasgow Games
Update: 2026-01-02
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Channel Islands Athletes Eager for Commonwealth Games in GlasgowJersey and Guernsey are sending their best to the scaled-down Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next summer, with twenty-one and up to twenty competitors respectively. Both islands are aiming for medals in athletics, boxing, bowls, and swimming, with Jersey also targeting weightlifting and judo. The last Games in Birmingham brought Guernseys best medal haul since 1986, and Jerseys most recent success was in 1990. However, some athletes, like cyclists, feel the impact of the trimmed program. Despite this, team leaders and athletes are excited about the top-quality venues and ready to shine on the big stage.
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