Sierra Leone at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Sierra Leone at the
2026 Commonwealth Games
Flag of Sierra Leone
CG codeSLE
CGANational Olympic Committee of Sierra Leone
Websitefacebook.com/nocsle (Facebook)
in Glasgow, Scotland
23 July 2026 (2026-07-23) – 2 August 2026 (2026-08-02)
Competitors19 in 5 sports
Flag bearer Jordan Aki-Sawyerr
Baton bearerJosefien Betist
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)

Sierra Leone compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2][3] This marked Sierra Leone's 13th participation at the games, after making its debut at the 1970 Commonwealth Games.

The King's Baton relay stopped in Sierra Leone in July 2025.[4][5][6]

The Sierra Leone team was expected to compete in six sports.[7] However, the final discipline of artistic gymnastics was withdrawn due to eligibility reasons.[8] The Sierra Leone team consisted of 24 athletes.[8] However final entries only showed 19 athletes (ten men and nine women).[9]

Triple jumper Jordan Aki-Sawyerr was the country's flagbearer during the opening ceremony.[10][11] Meanwhile, boxer Josefien Betist was the baton bearer during the opening ceremony.[10]

Sierra Leone did not win a medal at the Games, leaving the country still in search of its first Commonwealth Games medal.[12]

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

Sport Men Women Total
Athletics 448
Boxing 011
Judo 123
Swimming 325
Track cycling 202
Total91019

Athletics

Sierra Leone entered eight athletes (four men and four 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
Mohamed Bah Men's 200 m 22.15 6 Did not advance
Men's 400 m 49.20 6 Did not advance
Edward Sesay Men's 800 m DQ Did not advance
Moses Koroma Men's 110 m hurdles DQ N/a Did not advance
Men's 400 m hurdles 54.58 7 N/a Did not advance
Elma Sesay Women's 100 m 12.28 6 Did not advance
Women's 200 m DQ Did not advance
Marie Bangura Women's 200 m DQ Did not advance
Women's 400 m DQ Did not advance
Mary Kamara Women's 800 m DQ Did not advance
Jane Kargbo Women's 800 m 2:20.43 8 Did not advance
Women's mile 5:22.20 11 N/a Did not advance
Mohamed Bah
Moses Koroma
Marie Bangura
Jane Kargbo		 Mixed 4 × 400 m relay DQ N/a Did not advance

Field events

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Jordan Aki-Sawyerr Men's triple jump 15.12 13 Did not advance

Boxing

Sierra Leone entered one female boxer. Irish born Josefien Betist represented the country.[13]

Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Josefien Betist Women's 60 kg Bye  Kings-Wheatley (ENG)
L 2–3		 Did not advance

Judo

Sierra Leone entered three judoka (one man and two women).[8]

Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Final/BM
Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Frederick Harris Men's 90 kg  Naheu (CMR)
L 000–100		 Did not advance
Jane Massaquoi Women's 52 kg  Chopade (TOG)
L 000–100		 Did not advance
Adama Sesay Women's 57 kg  Agyei (GHA)
L 010–100		 Did not advance

Swimming

Sierra Leone entered five swimmers (three men and two women).[14][15][16]

Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Moses Yongai Men's 50 m freestyle 30.27 66 Did not advance
Men's 100 m freestyle 1:09.96 66 Did not advance
Men's 50 m butterfly 31.45 68 Did not advance
Men's 100 m butterfly DNS Did not advance
Ibrahim Kamara Men's 50 m backstroke 37.40 38 Did not advance
Men's 50 m breaststroke 37.82 56 Did not advance
John Samura Men's 50 m backstroke 37.44 39 Did not advance
Men's 50 m breaststroke 37.68 55 Did not advance
Men's 100 m breaststroke DNS Did not advance
Halle Harris Women's 50 m freestyle 26.01 18 Did not advance
Women's 100 m freestyle 58.39 29 Did not advance
Women's 50 m backstroke 29.07 12 Q 29.01 13 Did not advance
Women's 100 m backstroke 1:04.13 20 Did not advance
Women's 50 m butterfly 27.84 19 Did not advance
Olamiday Sam Women's 50 m freestyle 34.46 65 Did not advance
Women's 100 m freestyle 1:16.87 63 Did not advance

Track cycling

Sierra Leone entered two male track cyclists. This marked the Sierra Leone's debut in the discipline at the Commonwealth Games.[12]

Pursuit

Athlete Event Qualification Final
Time Rank Opponent
Results		 Rank
Ibrahim Jalloh Men's individual pursuit 5:10.110 20 Did not advance
Mustapha Koroma 5:41.361 22 Did not advance

Sprint

Athlete Event Qualification Round 1 Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Time Rank Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Opposition
Result		 Rank
Ibrahim Jalloh Men's sprint 12.963 27 Did not advance
Mustapha Koroma 13.379 28 Did not advance

References

  1. ↑ Colman, Jonty (22 July 2026). "What are the Commonwealth Games?". BBC Sport. London, England. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Commonwealth Sport Nations and Territories". www.commonwealthsport.com/. London, England: Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Team Sierra Leone for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". National Olympic Committee & Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  5. ↑ Turay, Sheku (10 July 2025). "Africell spurs environmental action at King's Baton Relay in Freetown". Sierra Leone News Agency. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Sierra Leone – King's Baton Relay". Commonwealth Sport. London, England. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Abu Conteh, Mohamed (29 January 2026). "NSA, NOC, CGA Collaborate for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Preparation". Freetown, Sierra Leone: A-Z Multimedia Corporation. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Dumbuya, Alhaji Amadu (18 July 2026). "24 athletes depart for 2026 Commonwealth Games". Sarah Kallay. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Sierra Leone". www.glasgow2026.com. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow 2026 Organising Committee. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  10. 1 2 "🇸🇱 Team Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Jordan Aki-Sawyerr will carry Sierra Leone's flag while boxer Josefien Betist will carry the King's Baton at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony". Facebook. Freetown, Sierra Leone: Sierra Sports. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr celebrates son's participation at Commonwealth Games". Sierraloaded. Freetown, Sierra Leone. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  12. 1 2 Koroma, Aminata (3 August 2026). "Sierra Leone makes history at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". Sierraloaded. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Betist: Sierra Leone's Commonwealth Games medal hopeful". Sierraloaded. Freetown, Sierra Leone. 26 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  14. ↑ Bangura, Sahid (29 April 2026). "Sierra Leone Aquatic Federation Unveils Five-Member Squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games". www.sierraloaded.sl. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Bangura, Sahid (20 April 2026). "Sierra Leonean Swimmer Ola Selected for Commonwealth Games 2026 After Impressive Post-Olympic Gains". www.sierraloaded.sl. Freetown, Sierra Leone. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Sierra Leone Aquatics Team Arrives in Glasgow for 2026 Commonwealth Games". Africa-Press Sierra Leone. Freetown, Sierra Leone. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
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