Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026: Flagbearers confirmed for opening ceremony

Five-time Commonwealth champion bowler Alex Marshall and two-time judo champion Sarah Adlington will be Scotland’s flagbearers at Thursday’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.

With five golds, one silver and one bronze, Marshall is Scotland’s most successful athlete at the Commonwealth Games while Adlington is chasing an unprecedented third judo gold at the Games.

England’s flagbearers will be Sian Honnor, a four-time medalist in bowls, and swimmer Luke Greenbank.

Boxer Rosie Eccles, who turns 30 on the day of the ceremony, and bowler Daniel Salmon are Wales’ flagbearers.

Northern Ireland’s duo will be confirmed on Thursday.

“It is a huge honour and a great feeling,” Marshall told BBC Sport.

“It is not often I get emotional but I certainly had a tear in my eye this morning.”

Honnor said: “I didn’t know I was nominated until I went on to select who I wanted to do it. I think for bowls to be included in the shortlist is amazing and a great platform for the sport.

“To be chosen, there are no words. I am absolutely honoured to be leading England in that way.”

Eccles said it was a “huge honour” while Salmon was in tears when speaking to the BBC.

“I still am a little speechless,” Eccles said. “I feel so fiercely proud to represent Wales anyway but to carry to the flag and lead some amazing athletes out…”