Commonwealth Sport Canada

Glasgow has officially been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games!✨ From July 23 to August 2, 2026, this iconic city will once again light up with the thrill of world-class sports, bringing together thousands of athletes from across the Commonwealth. 🏅🌍 With a focus on inclusivity, Glasgow 2026 will showcase 10 sports, including fully integrated Para sports, for a truly unforgettable celebration of sport and culture. Which sport are you most excited to cheer Team Canada athletes on in? 👏🔥

Canadian #SportWORKS Officer, David Cobos, begins his sport for development placement in Kenya, “I was excited to join the CHEZA Healthy project, knowing the impact sports had on my life and wanting to share that experience.” Read David’s first blog post ‘Adios Canada, Karibu Kenya’: https://lnkd.in/edHR5JAy Commonwealth Sport Canada Rideau Hall Foundation / Fondation Rideau Hall, Universities Canada Community Foundations of Canada | Fondations communautaires du Canada Mount Royal University The Commonwealth National Olympic Committee-Kenya NOC-K #QEScholars #YearofYouth #YouthDevelopment #GlobalCitizenship #SportforDevelopment #CommonwealthYouth #NCDs #SDGs

Commonwealth Sport Canada sends heartfelt condolences to Peter's family. Peter competed for Canada at the Commonwealth Games in 1994 and 1990. https://lnkd.in/ezqUAX-8

A picture is worth a thousand strokes! 🏊♂️ For Ryan Cochrane, the 2010 Commonwealth Games were more than just about medals—they were about preparation for his biggest stage yet: the 2012 London Olympics. 💪 In Delhi 2010, Ryan took home gold in the 400m freestyle and silver in the 1500m—two events that set the foundation for his training and focus heading into London. 🥇🥈 These Commonwealth Games weren’t just milestones; they were stepping stones. Two years later, Ryan delivered his best-ever Olympic finish with a silver medal in the Men's 1500m freestyle at the 2012 Games.

Congratulations to Rob Adams, Maggie Brennan, Jacqueline Zonneville and Carlene Variyan on joining the Board of Directors at CSC. They were elected at the Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2024. These new additions ensure that CSC has a well-balanced board governance team with a diverse mix of skills, experiences, and perspectives, allowing for effective oversight and strategic guidance. https://lnkd.in/eGXVrSsn

Commonwealth Sport Canada is proud to support Green Sports Day Canada 2024 alongside Canada Games Council | Conseil des Jeux du Canada and Racing to Zero. On Wednesday, October 2nd, please join us online or in-person at the House of Sport in Ottawa to learn more about greening the sport sector in Canada: https://lnkd.in/efV9fD-p The lunch and learn welcomes any NSO and MSO staff who are interested in learning more about how sports and sustainability come together towards a greener, more sustainable future for sports. The session, hosted by Olympian and founder of Racing to Zero, Oluseyi Smith P.Eng, MBA, will introduce NSOs and MSOs to the process of greening the sport sector in Canada, including how your organization can take steps to becoming more environmentally sustainable. Case studies will be provided highlighting sport organizations which are taking the lead on environmentally-conscious action.   A plant-based lunch and refreshments will be provided at 11:30am.

🎉 Drumroll, please! 🎉 Get ready for the grand finale of our week-long webinars leading up to Green Sports Day Canada—the Green Sports Day Summit! We are grateful to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers, including coalition members, industry leaders, and distinguished guests. We're thrilled to have Olympians and Paralympians from Paris 2024: Katie Vincent, OLY, Melissa Humana-Paredes, Greg Stewart PLY, BBA, government supporters: Adam van Koeverden and Canadian sports and sustainability industry professionals / experts: Aileen McManamon, Madeleine Orr, Gillian Orris, Oliver Scholfield, Mike Douglas, Colin Campbell and Isaac Owens-Frank who will share their insights and experiences on how sports can drive impactful climate action. Our panels will delve into key topics such as sustainable sponsorship in Canadian sports, collaborative efforts to meet climate challenges, and innovations for reducing the environmental footprint of major events. Plus, don’t miss the Olympians as they reflect on the unique climate issued faced at the Paris Games, providing valuable takeaways for future events! To wrap up, we’ll introduce the Sustainability in Sport Film Festival, highlighting inspiring documentaries that spotlight the importance of this global issue. Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and be inspired! 🌍🏅 Click the link to register today!: https://shorturl.at/mkdB3 - Préparez-vous pour la grande finale de nos webinaires d'une semaine menant à la Journée des sports verts du Canada - le Sommet de la Journée des sports verts ! Green Sports Day Canada - le Sommet Green Sports Day ! Nous sommes heureux d'accueillir une incroyable brochette de conférenciers, dont des membres de la coalition, des chefs de file de l'industrie et des invités de marque. Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir des athlètes olympiques et paralympiques de Paris 2024, des représentants du gouvernement, et des professionnels et experts de l'industrie canadienne du sport et de la durabilité qui partageront leurs idées et leurs expériences sur la manière dont le sport peut favoriser une action climatique efficace. Nos panels se pencheront sur des sujets clés tels que le sponsoring durable dans les sports canadiens, les efforts de collaboration pour relever les défis climatiques et les innovations visant à réduire l'empreinte environnementale des grands événements. De plus, ne manquez pas les athlètes olympiques qui réfléchiront aux problèmes climatiques uniques rencontrés lors des Jeux de Paris, et qui vous donneront des idées précieuses pour les événements à venir ! Pour conclure, nous présenterons le Festival du film sur la durabilité dans le sport, qui mettra en lumière des documentaires inspirants soulignant l'importance de cette question mondiale. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de vous engager, d'apprendre et d'être inspiré ! 🌍🏅 Cliquez sur le lien pour vous inscrire dès aujourd'hui : https://shorturl.at/mkdB3

Before National Coaches Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible contributions of coaches across Canada. This week has been a wonderful celebration of the invaluable role coaches play in shaping active, healthy communities – but it doesn’t stop here! Let’s continue to appreciate, support, and say #ThanksCoach for all they do, every day. As we wrap up this week of reflection and gratitude, remember the resources, free training, and stories shared throughout National Coaches Week. Stay engaged and keep celebrating our amazing coaches year-round! #CoachesWeek For more ways to support and recognize coaches, visit www.coach.ca and explore the available resources.

Flashback to Eswatini, as shared by past SportWORKS Officers, Narissa and Busi! In 2019, they wrapped up an incredible journey, hosting Futbol Net tournaments for nearly 6000 students and working with high schoolers in soccer, basketball, and netball. Their weeks were filled with joy and unforgettable moments, witnessing the positive impact of sports on these communities. Reliving these memories by reading the full blog post, here: https://bit.ly/3BiktLF

We want to hear from you! 🏅 What’s your favourite Commonwealth Games medal moment? Was it a thrilling finish, an underdog victory, or a record-breaking performance? Share your memories with us in the comments!