Jamaica at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Jamaica is scheduled to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.[1][2][3] This will mark the country's 19th appearance at the Commonwealth Games after making its debut in 1934.
| Jamaica at the 2026 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| |
| CG code | JAM |
| CGA | Jamaica Olympic Association |
| Website | joa |
| in Glasgow, Scotland 23 July 2026 – 2 August 2026 | |
| Competitors | 76 in 10 sports |
| Flag bearer | Collin McKenzie |
| Baton bearer | Shamera Sterling-Humphrey |
| Medals |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
The King's Baton relay stopped in Jamaica in May 2025.[4]
The Jamaican delegation consisted of 76 athletes competing in all ten sports, with 47 selected for athletics.[5][6]
Swimmer Collin McKenzie was the country's flagbearer during the opening ceremony.[7] Meanwhile, netballer Shamera Sterling-Humphrey was the baton bearer during the opening ceremony.[7]
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
Romaine Beckford | Athletics | Men's high jump | 27 July |
| Gold |
Demario Prince | Athletics | Men's 110 metres hurdles | 27 July |
| Gold |
Tajay Gayle | Athletics | Men's long jump | 29 July |
| Gold |
Samantha Hall | Athletics | Women's discus throw | 30 July |
| Gold |
Sanique Walker | Athletics | Women's 400 m hurdles | 31 July |
 Silver |
Ackelia Smith | Athletics | Women's triple jump | 30 July |
| Silver |
Megan Simmonds | Athletics | Women's 100 metres hurdles | 30 July |
 Bronze |
Lloydricia Cameron | Athletics | Women's shot put | 29 July |
| Bronze |
Shantae Foreman | Athletics | Women's triple jump | 30 July |
| Bronze |
Assinie Wilson | Athletics | Men's 400 m hurdles | 31 July |
| Bronze |
Christopher Taylor | Athletics | Men's 200 metres | 31 July |
| Bronze |
Alana Reid | Athletics | Women's 200 metres | 31 July |
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3 basketball | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Athletics | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Bowls | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Netball | N/a | 12 | 12 |
| Swimming | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 30 | 43 | 73 |
Athletics
Jamaica released its full athletics squad on 28 June 2026.[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
Men
Track events
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Rohan Watson | 100 metres | 10.13 | 1 q | 10.12 | 5 | Did not advance | |
| Ackeem Blake | Bye | 10.06 | 3 | Did not advance | |||
| Christopher Taylor | 200 metres | ||||||
| Jevaughn Powell | |||||||
| Roshawn Clarke | |||||||
| Antonio Watson | 400 metres | ||||||
| Delano Kennedy | |||||||
| Zandrion Barnes | |||||||
| Navasky Anderson | 800 metres | ||||||
| Demario Prince | 110 metres hurdles | 13.27 | 2 Q | — | |||
| Jerome Campbell | 13.33 | 2 Q | — | ||||
| Assinie Wilson | 400 metres hurdles | ||||||
| Rohan Watson Ackeem Blake Nishion Ebanks Demario Prince Jerome Campbell Christopher Taylor |
4 x 100 metres relay | — | |||||
Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | Distance | Rank | ||
| Tajay Gayle | Long jump | 8.10 | 1 Q | 8.15 | |
| Jordan Turner | 7.82 | 6 q | 7.65 | 9 | |
| Jordan Scott | Triple jump | ||||
| Romaine Beckford | High jump | ||||
| Raymond Richards | |||||
| Ralford Mullings | Discus throw | ||||
| Fedrick Dacres | |||||
| Elvis Graham | Javelin throw | ||||
Women
Track events
Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | Distance | Rank | ||
| Ackelia Smith | Long jump | ||||
| Nia Robinson | |||||
| Lamara Distin | High jump | ||||
| Nyoka Clunis | Hammer throw | 64.83 | 8 q | ||
| Samantha Hall | Discus throw | ||||
| Lloydricia Cameron | Shot put | ||||
| Ackelia Smith | Triple jump | ||||
| Shantae Foreman | |||||
- Mixed
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Stacy Ann Williams Dejanae Oakley Leah Anderson Antonio Watson Delano Kennedy Christopher Taylor |
Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay | ||||
3x3 basketball
Jamaica qualified a men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams. This will mark the country's debut in the sport at the Commonwealth Games.[9]
Men's tournament
Roster The men's roster was named on July 17, 2026.[10]
- Malik Lawrence-Anderson
- Nicholai Brown
- Tommy McDonald
- Xavier Sewell
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  England |
5 | 5 | 0 | 105 | 70 | +35 | Direct to semi-finals |
| 2 |  Malaysia |
5 | 4 | 1 | 103 | 82 | +21 | Quarter-finals |
| 3 |  Singapore |
5 | 2 | 3 | 88 | 86 | +2 | |
| 4 |  Kenya |
5 | 2 | 3 | 82 | 82 | 0 | |
| 5 |  Fiji |
5 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 97 | −31 | |
| 6 |  Jamaica |
5 | 1 | 4 | 77 | 104 | −27 |
Source: Glasgow 2026
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
Women's tournament
Roster The Women's roster was named on July 17, 2026.[10]
- Tiffany Reynolds
- Carissa Robinson
- Christeina Bryan
- Teneisia Brown
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia |
5 | 5 | 0 | 105 | 33 | +72 | Direct to semi-finals |
| 2 |  Uganda |
5 | 4 | 1 | 90 | 58 | +32 | Quarter-finals |
| 3 | Jamaica |
5 | 3 | 2 | 89 | 75 | +14 | |
| 4 | Kenya |
5 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 85 | −22 | |
| 5 | Fiji |
5 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 81 | −25 | |
| 6 |  Cayman Islands |
5 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 100 | −71 |
Source: Glasgow 2026
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head record; 3) Points scored.
Boxing
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Martez Cope | Men's 65 kg | Bye | |||||
Judo
Jamaica selected two judoka, one of each gender, for the Games.
- Steven Moore - Men's + 100 kg
- Lauren Semple - women's 63 kg
Netball
Jamaica qualified as one of the top 11 eligible teams in the World Netball Rankings as of September 1, 2025.[11]
- Summary
| Team | Event | Group stage | Semifinal | Final / BM / Cl. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Jamaica | Women's tournament |  Trinidad and Tobago |
 New Zealand |
Uganda |
 Scotland |
 Wales |
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- Group stage
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 333 | 202 | +131 | 10 | Semi-finals |
| 2 | Jamaica |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 303 | 195 | +108 | 8 | |
| 3 | Uganda |
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 303 | 255 | +48 | 6 | Classification matches |
| 4 | Scotland |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 276 | 258 | +18 | 4 | |
| 5 | Wales |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 236 | 284 | −48 | 2 | |
| 6 | Trinidad and Tobago |
5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 138 | 395 | −257 | 0 |
Source: Glasgow 2026
| 25 July 2026 19:00 |
Report | Jamaica | 81–22 | Trinidad and Tobago |
OVO Hydro Umpires: Louise Travis, Gareth Fowler Reserve umpire: Bronwen Adams | |
| Scoring by quarter: 24–5, 19–7, 17–8, 21–2 | ||||||
Azara Wilmot  33/41 (80%)Romelda Aiken-George 25/27 (93%)Shanice Beckford 16/16 (100%)Rhea Dixon 7/11 (64%) |
Afeisha Noel 17/19 (89%) Joelisa Cooper 5/7 (71%) | |||||
| 26 July 2026 21:00 |
Report | New Zealand | 53–48 | Jamaica |
OVO Hydro Umpires: Georgina Sulley-Beales, Bronwen Adams Reserve umpire: Louise Travis | |
| Scoring by quarter: 14–12, 12–13, 13–10, 14–13 | ||||||
| Grace Nweke 47/56 (84%) Georgia Heffernan 6/8 (75%) |
Romelda Aiken-George 34/38 (89%) Shanice Beckford 14/15 (93%) | |||||
| 27 July 2026 19:00 |
Report | Uganda | 49–55 | Jamaica |
OVO Hydro Umpires: Gary Burgess, Justin Barnes Reserve umpire: Kristie Simpson | |
| Scoring by quarter: 15–12, 10–17, 14–14, 10–12 | ||||||
| Mary Cholhok 34/37 (92%) Shadiah Nassanga 12/12 (100%)Racheal Nanyonga 3/4 (75%) |
Romelda Aiken-George 39/42 (93%) Rhea Dixon 9/12 (75%)Shanice Beckford 3/4 (75%) | |||||
| 29 July 2026 14:00 |
Report | Jamaica | 45–43 | Scotland |
OVO Hydro Umpires: Angela Armstrong-Lush, Kristie Simpson Reserve umpire: Georgina Sulley-Beales | |
| Scoring by quarter: 15–9, 12–14, 8–12, 10−8 | ||||||
| Azara Wilmot 28/35 (80%) Shanice Beckford 15/18 (83%)Rhea Dixon 2/4 (50%) |
Emma Barrie 22/27 (81%) Niamh McCall 21/26 (81%) | |||||
| 30 July 2026 19:00 |
Report | Jamaica | 74–28 | Wales |
OVO Hydro Umpires: Tania Fink, Justin Barnes Reserve umpire: Ken Metekingi | |
| Scoring by quarter: 13–11, 23–7, 16–5, 22–5 | ||||||
| Romelda Aiken-George 26/30 (87%) Shanice Beckford 26/32 (81%)Azara Wilmot 16/19 (84%)Rhea Dixon 6/8 (75%) |
Georgia Rowe 18/19 (95%) Phillipa Yarranton 6/8 (75%)Zoe Matthewman 3/3 (100%)Nansi Kuti 1/1 (100%) | |||||
Swimming
Jamaica entered four swimmers (two men and two women).[12][13]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Sabrina Lyn | Women's 50 m breaststroke | ||||||
| Women's 100 m breaststroke | |||||||
Weightlifting
Jamaica received a reallocated quota for Krystal Campbell, in the women's +86 kg class.[14]
| Athlete | Event | Snatch (kg) | Clean & Jerk (kg) | Total (kg) | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||||
| Krystal Campbell | Women's +86 kg | 76 | 11 | 100 | 11 | 176 | 10 |