bearer for Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Athlete Nina Kennedy has been named Australia's flag-bearer for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Kennedy, a world champion and Olympic gold medalist, will carry the flag before competing to defend her pole vault title.
Why it matters
The Commonwealth Games are a major international sporting event, and the selection of a flag-bearer is a significant honor in Australian sports culture.
Nina Kennedy is no stranger to flying the Australian flag at the Commonwealth Games. ( Getty Images: Michael Steele )
Nina Kennedy has been named Australia's flag-bearer and Tim Hodge will carry the King's baton at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Kennedy is the first of Australia's track and field athletes to arrive as the program does not start until day four of the Games.
ABC Sport will have live blog coverage of the opening ceremony from the Hydro on Friday at 5am AEST.
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Kennedy is the first of the Australian athletics team to touch down in Glasgow, with the track and field program not starting until Monday.
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