Athletes from around the globe have begun arriving in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which officially commence on Thursday morning.
Competitors have been spotted in hotels, restaurants, and across the city centre as they prepare for the event. Several national teams have shared their arrivals on social media, posting photos and videos of athletes exploring Glasgow while wearing their country's uniforms.
Team England's Dame Laura Kenny, a 34-year-old former cycling star, expressed her excitement upon arrival. "I've just arrived in Glasgow and the excitement is really starting to build now," she stated, adding, "I can't wait to watch Team England and all the incredible athletes in action."
Team Wales shared footage of athletes arriving at their accommodation, with national flags visible. They also posted images of teammates holding their country's flag within the city.
Australia's Paralympic swimmer Jenna Jones posted a photograph of a Glasgow street, while South African swimmer Jess Thompson also shared updates from the city on her Instagram story.
Team Rwanda's swimming squad conducted a light recovery session upon arrival to help athletes readjust after their travels and acclimatize to the local environment.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Games, which will be held within an eight-mile radius of Glasgow. The city previously hosted the event in 2014.
Organizers have expressed confidence in ticket sales, despite some availability for the opening ceremony. Phil Batty, chief executive of Glasgow 2026, stated that sales are "on track for the plan that we set out when we began preparing to host the Games."