Swansea University athletes, alumni and staff set for Commonwealth Games
Swansea University athletes, alumni and staff set for Commonwealth Games
Swansea University students, alumni and staff will be among those representing their nations at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer.
Swimming
The swimming and para-swimming competition will take place at Tollcross International Swimming Centre from 24–29 July, with members of the Swansea University community selected to compete for Wales, Guernsey and Cyprus.
Representing Wales
A number of Swansea University students and alumni have been selected as part of the Wales swimming team:
- Joshua Inglis – Swansea University student
- Rebecca Sutton – Swansea University alumna
- Medi Harris – Swansea University alumna
- Lewis Fraser – Swansea University alumnus
- Dan Jones - Swansea University / Swim Wales Performance Programme
- Dylan Broom – Swansea University student
Representing home nations
Two current Swansea University students will also compete for their home nations in the pool:
- Orianna Wheeler – Guernsey
- Panayiotis Panaretos – Cyprus
Netball
Current Swansea University student Nansi Kuti has also been selected to represent Wales in netball at the Games. She will be 1 of the 12 travelling to Glasgow hoping to get on the court for the games. The netball will be taking place at The Hydro from Saturday 25th to 2nd August.
Supporting athletes on the international stage
Away from the competition lanes, Swansea University Athlete Support Officer Verity Cook will be part of Team England Swimming’s para support team.
As Para Support Team Manager, Verity will support athletes during the preparation camp in Manchester and throughout the six days of competition in Glasgow. Her role will include coordinating transport and daily schedules, providing poolside support, and helping swimmers enter and exit the pool safely. Verity said:
“My role involves ensuring athletes are fully supported both practically and personally, so they can focus on performing at their best on the international stage.
"The Games are a major moment for everyone involved, and Swansea University Sport wishes all of the athletes, alumni and staff members the very best in Glasgow".
Follow Swansea University Sport and Swansea University Swimming on social media for updates and celebrations throughout the Games.
Find out more about the Wales swimming and para-swimming team on the Swim Wales website, and read Team Wales’ announcement of the athletes selected for Glasgow 2026.