03/08/2026
Team Sierra Leone closes Glasgow Commonwealth Games with pride and determination
By: Sahr Morris Jr.-Press Attache & Eric Batilo J. Fomba
Team Sierra Leone joined the other 74 Commonwealth Nations and Territories at the official Closing Ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games held at the OVO Hydro Complex on Sunday evening, 2nd August 2026.
All the athletes and officials represented the nation with vision, pride, courage, hope and determination. Their participation sets the foundation as Sierra Leone begins preparations for the 100th Commonwealth Games in 2030 in India.
Team Sierra Leone competed in 5 out of 10 sports at the Games, with Swimming, Boxing and Track Cycling as the best performing sports, while no medals were won, Team SLE athletes delivered historic performances and recorded both national and personal bests;
In swimming, Sierra Leone's U.K based youngster, Halle Harris made her Commonwealth debut with a spectacular performance in the 50m Freestyle, and Backstroke where she finished 18 out out of 66 athletes and as well reached the semi-finals. Halle was Team Sierra Leone's top performing athletes in the Games.
The Women’s 60kg boxing, medallist hopeful Josefien Betist was denied as the judges split decisions favours her British counterpart to the surprise of all spectators. She fought with resilience, energy and pride and the nation is proud of her performance.
Jordan Aki-Sawyerr made his debut at Commonwealth Games in Men’s Triple Jump and recorded his personal bests.
Track Cycling, Ibrahim S. Jalloh and Mustapha Koroma both made their Sierra Leonean debut in Track Cycling, with Jalloh posting the top African time in the 4000m Individual Pursuit.
Swimming, Boxing and Track Cycling, our athletes gained valuable international experience against their top Commonwealth counterparts.
The Ministry of Sports under the leadership of Hon. Minister Augusta James-Teima, the National Sports Authority led by Executive Director Mohamed Alphaka Conteh Esq. and the National Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone led by President Prince Vandy Sualley, expressed deepest appreciation to all athletes and officials for their commitment, discipline and patriotism.
They further extended appreciation to His Excellency President Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio and the People of Sierra Leone for their financial, moral and physical support, and for believing in Team Sierra Leone at all times.
