‘One Commonwealth, One Team’ exhibition matches in Antigua and Barbuda will bring Heads of Government and emerging young cricket talent together to accelerate partnerships and investment for a prosperous Commonwealth.
Read press release - Cricket brings the Commonwealth together as leaders and future stars unite for CHOGM 2026Remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Cricket Celebration on 9th September 2026.
Read speech - Opening remarks by the Commonwealth Secretary-General: A Commonwealth Cricket Celebration Glasgow became the focus of Commonwealth sport diplomacy last week as ministers, athletes and partners came together on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026.
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Read news - Glasgow Games and sports ministers celebrate inclusion, partnership and Commonwealth unityPhoto credit: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
For Mauritian wheelchair racer Noemi Alphonse, Para sport has been more than a pathway to the podium. It has been a journey towards confidence, visibility and self-belief. Born with a limb deficiency, Noemi was fitted with a prosthetic leg at just eight months old. By nine months old, she had already learned to walk.
Read news - From potential to podium: Supporting Para athletes across the CommonwealthCommonwealth sports ministers agreed to increase cooperation on sport to bolster access to funding and for development and peace at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, held on the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Read news - Sports ministers renew Commonwealth cooperation through sportBlog by Dr Laila Shahzad and Mxolisi Sibanda, Climate Change Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat
Read news - Blog: Building climate resilience in the sports sector across the Commonwealth The 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM) will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on 22 July 2026, in the margins of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Read news - Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting to be held ahead of Glasgow 2026 GamesThe launch of The Gambia National Sports Policy 2024–2034 marks a special moment in the sporting history of the Gambian people. The policy articulates the vision and aspirations of the Gambian sports community following extensive consultation with all involved.
Following the important role that the previous Sports Policy of the Gambia (2010–2019) played in the development of the sports system in the country, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), in consultation with all major stakeholders in the country, has taken the important decision to review the policy to develop a new National Sports Policy for 2024 to 2034.
Read publication - The Gambia National Sports Policy 2024-2034Following the important role that the previous Sports Policy of the Gambia (2010–2019) played in the development of the sports system in the country, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), in consultation with all major stakeholders in the country, has taken the important decision to review the policy to develop a new National Sports Policy for 2024 to 2034.
By Dr Lin Sambili, Adviser, Sport for Development and Peace (SDP), Commonwealth Secretariat.
Read news - Blog: More than medals - The role of sport in building stronger communities Four-time Olympic gold medallist joins Commonwealth Ministers of Health, WHO, Nike, ASICS and United for Global Mental Health in Geneva to make the evidence-based case for sport and physical activity as a key focus of youth mental health policy.
Read news - "Sport is essential for mental health" – Sir Mo Farah leads evidence-based call at World Health Assembly side event co-hosted by the Commonwealth and WFSGIThe Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Commonwealth Sport and the Scottish Government, convened the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (12CSMM) on 22 July 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
As the world gears up for global sporting events, the Commonwealth Secretariat convened an annual debate today to examine how sport can bring communities together and promote greater equality across countries.
Read news - Commonwealth debate examines sport’s role in promoting equality and inclusion31 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
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On 31 March, the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Commonwealth Sport will host the 10th Annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development.
The Commonwealth today launched the first ever Global Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Baseline and Initial Impact Report at Canada House, London. The report establishes a baseline for measuring how physical education, physical activity and sport (PEPAS) contribute to achieving the SDGs. Its findings highlight progress across Commonwealth countries, with Jamaica emerging as a global leader in two SDG domains.
Read news - Commonwealth unveils first global baseline report measuring sport’s role in achieving the SDGs4 February 2026 to 4 February 2026
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Join us for the official launch of the Global Sport and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Baseline and Initial Impact Report.
This report evaluates how physical education, physical activity and sport-related policies might contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing a baseline for measurement. It represents the first attempt to develop a sport and SDG measurement tool, offering an innovative framework for assessing the impact of sports on sustainable development.
Read publication - The Global Sport and Sustainable Development Goals Baseline and Initial Impact ReportSporting experts from across the globe discussed the vital role of the sector in helping countries meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets at an event hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Read news - Commonwealth joins sporting experts to debate the role of sport in meeting the 2030 SDGsWith only 17 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achieved by 2024, global attention is turning to the urgent question: how can sport accelerate progress towards a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future?
Read news - Sport’s contribution to the SDGs set to be debated18 September 2025 to 18 September 2025
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The Commonwealth Secretariat will host the Sport Development Network (SDN) at its annual online convention on the 18th September 2025.
Pakistan’s gaming and app development ecosystem has been growing rapidly, with locally-produced apps recording a compound annual growth rate of 32% in global downloads between 2018 and 2023.
Read news - Commonwealth provides technical assistance to boost Esports across Pakistan10 September 2025 to 10 September 2025
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Commonwealth High Commissioners, stakeholders and athletes will gather for an event at Marlborough House to mark the countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The 9th Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development, co-hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Sport, saw two strong teams of experts debate the merits of traditional and modern sport. Both sides agreed that sport has tremendous potential to unite and inspire communities.
Read news - Commonwealth debate reinforces the "intangible cultural heritage of sport"The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) celebrated its 65th anniversary at the annual Connect and Collaborate event at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. Since 1960, the CSC has funded over 31,000 people from across the Commonwealth to study at UK universities.
Read news - Commonwealth Scholar makes big impact in sport for development26 March 2025 to 26 March 2025
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The Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation will host the 9th annual Commonwealth Debate on Sport and Sustainable Development on 26 March 2025.
The debate will commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which takes place annually on the 6th of April. Each year, the event offers a platform for Commonwealth ministers, senior government officials, high commissioners, athletes, academics, sports advocates, representatives from Commonwealth accredited organisations, and young people to discuss sport-related issues.
The debate will commemorate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, which takes place annually on the 6th of April. Each year, the event offers a platform for Commonwealth ministers, senior government officials, high commissioners, athletes, academics, sports advocates, representatives from Commonwealth accredited organisations, and young people to discuss sport-related issues.
Following is the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, statement for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December.
Read news - Commonwealth Secretary-General’s statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities