Through this partnership, Bupa will support the Games in July and the pre-Games GAPS camp being hosted at the University of West of Scotland in Ayr. Glasgow 2026 will be one of the largest multi-sport events in the world and one of the most inclusive to date, bringing together Para and Non-para athletes to compete on the same global stage.

Bupa’s support of the Games and the GAPS Programme is an opportunity to place inclusion at the forefront of a worldwide event, advocate for greater access to sport, and inspire more people to take part in physical activity regardless of their background or ability.

Gather-Adjust-Prepare-Sustain (GAPS) is a multi-stakeholder partnership programme offering emerging athletes and coaches access to additional skills, knowledge and resources that helps remove barriers to participation and strengthen Para sport pathways across the Commonwealth. The programme promotes positive social change in sport and local communities and contributes to greater diversity at major international events. 

Katie Sadleir, CEO of Commonwealth Sport, said: "We are delighted to have Bupa's support for our pre-Games GAPS camp. Bringing Para athletes and their coaches together from across the Commonwealth in the final days before Glasgow 2026, the camp is an important part of helping athletes arrive ready to perform at their best. We are grateful to Bupa for helping to make this possible and can't wait to see this exceptional group of athletes take their place on the Games stage.”

The impact of the GAPS programme has been demonstrated at recent editions of the Commonwealth Games. Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu secured gold in women’s Discus F42 at Birmingham 2022, setting a new world record in the process. Destiny Agbo, also from Nigeria, won the first Para gold medal at a Commonwealth Youth Games at Trinidad and Tonbago 2023 in women’s Discus F42-44/ F61-64. Both athletes as well as other GAPS competitors will arrive in Ayr for a GAPS training camp ahead of Glasgow 2026.

Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO of Bupa, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sport has a unique ability to bring people together and play a powerful role in supporting both physical and mental health.

“This partnership reflects our ambition to help more people experience the positive impact of movement on our health. Glasgow 2026’s vision for a more inclusive and sustainable Games strongly aligns with our own, and we’re excited to play a part in helping bring that to life.”

 

As the charitable arm of Commonwealth Sport, since launching in 2020, Commonwealth Sport Foundation (CSF) has helped to equip aspiring and established athletes with the tools to build inclusive, equitable and sustainable futures by breaking down barriers in and beyond sport through programmes such as GAPS. Find out more about the CSF here