Vanuatu at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
| Vanuatu at the 2026 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| CG code | VAN |
| CGA | Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee |
| Website | afcnovasanoc |
| in Glasgow, Scotland 23 July 2026 – 2 August 2026 | |
| Competitors | 14 in 6 sports |
| Flag bearer | Ajah Pritchard-Lolo |
| Baton bearer | Thomas Wilbur |
| Medals |
|
| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Vanuatu competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2][3] This marked Vanuatu's 12th participation at the games, after making its debut at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.
The King's Baton relay stopped in Vanuatu in February 2026.[4][5]
On 13 June 2026, Vanuatu announced a team of 14 athletes for the Games.[6][7][8][9] Weighlifter Ajah Pritchard-Lolo was the country's opening ceremony flagbearer.[10] Meanwhile, fellow weightlifter Thomas Wilbur was the baton bearer during the opening ceremony.[10]
The country did not win any medals across all the events it competed in.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Boxing | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Judo | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Weightlifting | Para powerlifting | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Weightlifting | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 14 | |
Athletics
Vanuatu entered four athletes, two per gender.[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
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Rizon Rara | Men's 100 m | 11.13 | 5 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 200 m | 22.49 | 5 | Did not advance | ||||
| Toho Joshua | Men's 100 m | 10.91 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 200 m | DQ | Did not advance | |||||
| Chloe David | Women's 100 m | 12.67 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 200 m | 25.99 | 7 | Did not advance | ||||
| Claudie David | Women's 100 m | 12.93 | 6 | Did not advance | |||
Boxing
Vanuatu entered one male boxer.[8]
Men
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Ricksen Nomleas | 55 kg |  Trowbridge (ENG)L RSC |
Did not advance | ||||
Judo
Vanuatu entered three judoka (one man and two women).[11]
| Athlete | Event | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final/BM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | |||
| Alan Monthouel | Men's 60 kg |  Zahra (MLT)W 100–001 |
 Singh (IND)L 000–102 |
Did not advance |  Wali (KEN)L 000–100 |
Did not advance | 7 | |
| Priscillia Monthouel | Women's 52 kg |  Hudson (WAL)L 000–100 |
Did not advance | |||||
| Kaina Delrieu | Women's 57 kg |  Kourabi (KIR)W 100–000 |
Toprak (ENG) L 000–100 |
Did not advance |  Begue (MRI)L 001–100 |
Did not advance | 7 | |
Swimming
Vanuatu entered three swimmers, two men and one woman.[8] For the first time at a Commonwealth Games, male swimmers represented the country.[12]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Robsen Dick | Men's 50 m freestyle | 28.36 | 64 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 50 m breaststroke | 36.93 | 53 | Did not advance | ||||
| Leo Lebot | Men's 50 m freestyle | 25.83 | 55 | Did not advance | |||
| Men's 100 m freestyle | 58.68 | 59 | Did not advance | ||||
| Men's 50 m butterfly | 28.67 | 61 | Did not advance | ||||
| Loane Russet | Women's 50 m freestyle | 28.11 | 47 | Did not advance | |||
| Women's 100 m freestyle | 1:03.44 | 56 | Did not advance | ||||
| Women's 50 m butterfly | 32.34 | 49 | Did not advance | ||||
Weightlifting
Vanuatu qualified two weightlifters (one per gender).[13][14][15]
| Athlete | Event | Snatch (kg) | Clean & Jerk (kg) | Total (kg) | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||||
| Thomas Wilbur | Men's 110 kg | NM | DNF | ||||
| Ajah Pritchard-Lolo | Women's 86 kg | 100 | 5 | 117 | 7 | 217 | 7 |
Para Powerlifting
Vanuatu qualified one female para powerlifter.[16][17]
| Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marek Sahi | Women's heavyweight | 51.1 | 11 |
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.
- ↑ Willie, Adele (12 February 2026). "Vanuatu celebrates successful King's Baton Relay before Glasgow journey". Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation. Port Vila, Vanuatu. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Vanuatu – King's Baton Relay". Commonwealth Sport. London, England. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Momoisea, Penina (24 July 2026). "As the 2026 Commonwealth Games begin, meet the Pacific Island athletes competing". ABC Pacific. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
- ↑ Lole, Latonya (21 July 2026). "Small islands, but big dreams: Pacific nations set to shine in Glasgow". Pacific Media Network. Auckland, New Zealand. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Tora, Iliesa (15 June 2026). "Pacific Islands name teams for Glasgow Commonwealth Games". RNZ. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ "Team Vanuatu Confirmed for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (VASANOC). Port Vila, Vanuatu. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
- 1 2 Hinge, Keith (15 July 2026). "Team Vanuatu Ready for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games". Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation. Port Vila, Vanuatu. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- ↑ Read, Jacob (29 July 2026). "31 Oceania Judoka Ready to Take on the Commonwealth at Glasgow 2026". Oceania Judo Union. Tahiti, French Polynesia. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Swimmers Impress on Commonwealth Games Debut". Vanuatu Aquatics Federation. Port Vila, Vanuatu. 1 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ↑ "IWF Commonwealth Ranking List Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Men" (PDF). www.iwf.sport. Lausanne, Switzerland: International Weightlifting Federation. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "IWF Commonwealth Ranking List Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Women" (PDF). www.iwf.sport. Lausanne, Switzerland: International Weightlifting Federation. 26 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ "OWF July 2026 Newsletter" (PDF). Oceania Weightlifting Federation. Apia, Samoa. 10 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ Molivakoro, Vourie (7 February 2026). "Marek Sahi to represent Vanuatu at Commonwealth Games". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- ↑ Molivakoro, Vourie (15 July 2026). "Para powerlifter and team manager depart for Commonwealth Games". Vanuatu Daily Post. Port Vila, Vanuatu. Retrieved 15 July 2026.