Singapore, 6 July 2026 – Team Singapore received an official send-off today at the Commonwealth Games Flag Presentation Ceremony, hosted by the British High Commission in Singapore at Eden Hall, the official residence of British High Commissioner His Excellency Nik Mehta, ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The ceremony was graced by Ms Grace Fu, President of Commonwealth Games Singapore, and Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, who joined athletes, officials and distinguished guests in celebrating the start of Team Singapore’s Commonwealth Games campaign.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026, with Singapore represented by a contingent of 53 athletes (22 women and 31 men) competing across seven sports and nine disciplines – Athletics, Basketball, Cycling (Track), Artistic Gymnastics, Bowls, Para Bowls, Swimming, Para Swimming and Weightlifting.

The contingent will be led by Chef de Mission Lau Kok Keng, supported by Assistant Chef de Mission Terry Tay.

At the ceremony, swimmer Gan Ching Hwee and para bowler Mawjit Singh s/o Gurmet Singh were officially announced as Team Singapore’s flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony in Glasgow.

Mawjit, a bronze medallist in the Para Men’s Pairs at the 2023 World Bowls Championships, will join Gan Ching Hwee in leading Team Singapore at the Opening Ceremony, reflecting the inclusive spirit of the Commonwealth Games where able-bodied and para athletes compete as one contingent.

Singapore athletes have participated in every edition of the Commonwealth Games since 1950. At the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Team Singapore fielded 66 athletes (34 women and 32 men) across nine sports and delivered a strong performance, winning 12 medals – four gold, four silver and four bronze.

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Gan Ching Hwee, Team Singapore flag bearer (Swimming), said:
“It is a tremendous honour to be named one of Team Singapore’s flag bearers for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. To lead the contingent alongside Mawjit at the Opening Ceremony is a privilege that means a great deal to me. Representing Singapore has always been something I cherish, and this role carries an even greater sense of responsibility. I’m really excited to compete at my first Commonwealth Games, it is a great opportunity for us to test ourselves against some of the best athletes in the world.”

Mawjit Singh s/o Gurmet Singh, Team Singapore flag bearer (Para Bowls), said:
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to carry the Singapore flag at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. If you had told me years ago, after my accident, that I would one day be leading Team Singapore on the Commonwealth Games stage, I probably would not have believed you. This moment means a lot to me. It is not just about carrying the flag, it is also about representing Singapore, the para sport community, and everyone who has supported me along the way. My teammates and I have worked hard to get here, and we are incredibly proud to wear the Singapore colours. I hope our story reminds people that no matter what challenges life throws at you, there is always a way forward if you refuse to give up.”

His Excellency Nik Mehta, British High Commissioner to Singapore, said:
“We are proud to host the Commonwealth Games, once again in the vibrant city of Glasgow. For over 80 years, across 18 host cities, the Games have been a wonderful celebration of the values we share, our ongoing friendship, and excellence in sport.

“It is a privilege to host Singapore’s flag bearer ceremony at Eden Hall, and meet some of Singapore’s very best athletes. The dedication required to compete at this level is inspirational. We wish them the very best as they head to Scotland. I hope they can enjoy not only Scotland’s world-famous hospitality, but also the friendships and memories that make the Commonwealth Games so special.”