The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal has been unveiled.
It features a world-first inclusive design inspired by Glasgow’s iconic landmarks and coat of arms.
Also, for the first time in the Games’ history, the medal includes braille and tactile elements.
The reveal took place at a special event held at The Glasgow School of Art, attended by The Duke of Edinburgh, who is Vice-Patron of Commonwealth Sport.
The Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23rd to August 2nd, with 215 gold medals to be awarded across 10 sports and six Para sports.
The medal was designed by award-winning artist, designer and maker, and GSA Artist in Residence Militsa Milenkova.
The Glasgow 2026 medal takes the form of a Reuleaux triangle, a distinctive geometric shape.
Its design also draws deep inspiration from city’s coat of arms and rich landscape; the Finnieston Crane, the industrial heritage and cultural traditions that define Glasgow’s identity are all woven into its structural detailing.
Militsa was selected to design the medals following a collaboration between Glasgow 2026 and The Glasgow School of Art, with the School’s Silversmithing and Jewellery artists in residence being invited to submit concepts for the prize medal design to a panel made up of representatives from Commonwealth Sport, Glasgow 2026, The Glasgow School of Art, the medal fabricator and an independent jewellery and silversmithing expert.
