Belize at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
| Belize at the 2026 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| CG code | BIZ |
| CGA | Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association |
| Website | belizeolympic |
| in Glasgow, Scotland 23 July 2026 – 2 August 2026 | |
| Competitors | 5 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Davia Richardson |
| Baton bearer | Leticia Westby |
| Medals |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Belize competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2][3] This marked Belize's 15th participation at the games, after making its debut at the 1970 Commonwealth Games.
The Belizean team competed in three sports: athletics, track cycling and swimming.[4][5] The King's Baton relay stopped in Belize on April 20, 2026.[6][7] The team from Belize consisted of five athletes, two men and three women, competing in three sports.[8][9] Swimmer Davia Richardson was the country's flagbearer during the opening ceremony.[10] Meanwhile, chef de mission Leticia Westby was the baton bearer during the opening ceremony.[11]
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Track cycling | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Athletics
Belize entered three track and field athletes, one man and two women.[8]
- Key
Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only.
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
Track events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Brandon Adolphus | Men's 800 m | 1:58.39 | 6 | Did not Advance | |||
| Men's mile | DNF | N/a | Did not advance | ||||
| Nyasha Harris | Women's 100 m | 12.22 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 200 m | 25.88 | 7 | Did not advance | ||||
Field event
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | Distance | Rank | ||
| Brooklyn Lyttle | Women's long jump | NM | Did not advance | ||
Swimming
Belize entered one female swimmer.[8]
Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Davia Richardson | 50 m freestyle | 27.68 | 40 | Did not Advance | |||
| 100 m freestyle | 1:00.74 | 40 | Did not advance | ||||
| 200 m freestyle | 2:17.66 | 33 | Did not advance | ||||
| 50 m butterfly | 28.86 | 30 | Did not advance | ||||
| 100 m butterfly | 1:08.11 | 25 | Did not advance | ||||
Track cycling
Belize entered one male track cyclist.[12] Justin Williams was scheduled to represent the country, however did not compete in any events.
References
- ↑ Colman, Jonty (22 July 2026). "What are the Commonwealth Games?". BBC Sport. London, England. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Commonwealth Sport Nations and Territories". www.commonwealthsport.com. London, England: Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Commonwealth Games 2026: Full list of countries participating in Glasgow edition; Gabon and Togo set for debut". Sportstar. The Hindu. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
- ↑ Palma, Zoila (25 July 2026). "Belize represented at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland". Breaking Belize News. Belmopan, Belize. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ "King's Baton arrives in Belize ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games". The San Pedro Sun. San Pedro Town, Belize. 23 April 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Belize welcomes King's Baton relay for Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026". Breaking Belize News. 21 April 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Ysaguirre, William (22 April 2026). "Belize hosts King's Baton to Commonwealth Games". Amandala. Belize City, Belize. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Team Belize Ready to Compete at 2026 Commonwealth Games". The San Pedro Sun. San Pedro Town, Belize. 17 July 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ Ysaguirre, William (21 July 2026). "Belize athletes compete at Central American and Caribbean Games". Amandala. Belize City, Belize. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
Belizean athletes are also competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 – August 2, with Nyasha Harris in 100m and 200m, Brooklyn Little in long jump, and Brandon Adolphus in 800m and the mile. Two-time Cross Country champion Justin Williams will compete in 10km track cycling scratch elimination, and swimmer Davia Richardson will compete in 50m and 100m butterfly, and 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle.
- ↑ "🇧🇿 A proud moment for Team Belize! Here are some unforgettable moments from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony". Facebook. Belmopan, Belize: Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ms. Leticia Westby had the distinguished honor of presenting Belize's Commonwealth Sport King's Baton to His Majesty King Charles III during the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow". Instagram. Hot Off The Press Belize. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ Palma, Zoila (22 July 2026). "Justin Williams represents Belize at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". Breaking Belize News. Belmopan, Belize. Retrieved 25 July 2026.