XXIII Commonwealth Games   |24 July 2026

Team Seychelles march in parade of nations at the OVO Hydro

 The 2026 Commonwealth Games started officially last night with the opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, marking the first time the ceremony was hosted entirely indoors.

The opening ceremony of the watered down Commonwealth Games was headlined by Scottish singer KT Tunstall. Other performers included Callum Beattie, Nina Nesbitt, Nathan Evans and Saint PHNX as well as Valtos.

Natasha Chetty carried the national flag at the opening ceremony and Adam Moncherry represented Seychelles as King’s Baton bearer.

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