The Glasgow Commonwealth Games weren't perfect, but they meant the world to many
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow served as a significant platform for both debutant athletes and seasoned veterans. The event highlighted the importance of multi-sport environments in launching careers and fostering international sporting achievements.
Why it matters
It underscores the cultural and professional significance of the Commonwealth Games as a developmental milestone for athletes across various age groups and disciplines.
Alyssa Polites could not hold back her emotions as she won one of Australia's final gold medals of the Games. ( Getty Images: Quinn Rooney )
Link copied Share Share article You see a lot of Olympic rings tattoos on athletes.
They feature a lot in the pool and the track, as you'd expect, but you'll catch them on NRL and NRLW players too from time to time, thanks to the recent inclusion of rugby sevens.
Petria Thomas got them on her right ankle 30 years ago and, after Glasgow, she's had the 2026 Commonwealth Games logo inked on the other side.
"The Commonwealth Games has been such a big part of my life, as big a part as the Olympics, so I thought why not?" the eight-time Olympic medallist said.
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