Team Malawi Unveils 24-Member Squad for Glasgow 2026
By Suleman Chitera
Malawi has officially unveiled a 24-member national team that will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with hopes of securing the nation’s first-ever medal at the prestigious multi-sport event.
The athletes will compete in five sporting disciplines—netball, athletics, swimming, boxing and judo—during the Games, which will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
Speaking during the official unveiling ceremony in Lilongwe on Friday, Minister of Youth and Sports Alfred Gangata challenged Team Malawi to rise to the occasion and make history by becoming the first Malawian athletes to win a Commonwealth Games medal.Team Malawi shines at Region 5 Youth Games with silver, bronze and spirited performances
Gangata expressed confidence in the team’s ability to compete at the highest level, urging the athletes to represent the country with pride, discipline and determination on the international stage.
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Malawi National Council of Sports Acting Chief Executive Officer Ivy Chinangwa described the team’s participation as another important milestone for Malawian sport, saying the Games provide a valuable platform for athletes to showcase their talent against some of the world’s best competitors.
She said the athletes’ selection reflects months of preparation and dedication, expressing optimism that Team Malawi will deliver commendable performances throughout the competition.Malawi Sends 137 Student Athletes to Botswana for CUCSA Games as FDH Bank Injects K100 Million Sponsorship
According to the travel schedule, the national netball team will be the first contingent to leave Malawi, departing on 14 July 2026. The swimming and boxing teams are scheduled to travel on 20 July, followed by the athletics team on 23 July, while the judo team will depart on 27 July 2026.
As anticipation builds ahead of the Glasgow Games, Malawians will be hoping Team Malawi can produce memorable performances and return home having written a new chapter in the country’s sporting history.Haiya Hails Chiwalo as Game-Changer for FAM
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