Five things not to miss on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games as Alex ‘Tattie’ Marshall takes to the rink for first time
Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth athlete makes his first appearance of Glasgow 2026
It’s Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a whopping 27 gold medals up for grabs, including nine in the Athletics and Para-Athletics, nine in the Swimming and Para-Swimming, five in Artistic Gymnastics and four in Weightlifting.
Spectators heading along to witness the best athletes in the world also have the option to attend 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, Bowls and Para Bowls, Boxing and Netball across the city.
Here are Monday’s top-five highlights to watch out for...
Athletics and Para-Athletics get under way
All eyes will be on the EDF Scotstoun Stadium as the stars of track and field begin their medal bids. The Women’s T37/38 100m final looks set to be a repeat of the 2022 final as reigning Commonwealth champion Olivia Breen of Wales takes on the Birmingham silver medallist, England's Sophie Hahn. In the Men's race, look out for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medallist Thomas Young (ENG).
Adam Ramsay-Peaty out to make amends
An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty was pondering his future in the pool after 'only' claiming bronze in the Men's 100m Breaststroke on Saturday. In what is likely to be his final Commonwealth Games individual event, the three-time Olympic champion will want to go out with a bang. Also at Tollcross, the first-ever Commonwealth medals in the Men's 800m Freestyle will be awarded, with Olympic champion Daniel Wiffin racing for Northern Ireland.
Alex ‘Tattie’ Marshall takes to the rink
Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth athlete, Alex 'Tattie' Marshall makes his first appearance of Glasgow 2026, teaming up with another legendary bowler Paul Foster in the Men's Pairs, as the look to regain the title they last won at Glasgow 2014. The first Bowls medallists of the Games will be revealed, as Women’s Pairs, Men’s Singles and Para Mixed Pairs B2-B3 all reach the semi-final stage.
Medal 'within sight' for Ugandan Para swimmer
Husnah Kukundakwe may only be 19 but she has been competing internationally for Uganda for seven years. The swimmer is her nation's team captain at Glasgow 2026 and has her sights set on their first Commonwealth medal outside athletics and boxing. "The medal is within sight and I hope I have the times and the strength to achieve that," Kukundakwe said. Watch out for her in the 100m Breaststroke SB8 event.
Rhys McClenaghan gets back on the horse
After missing Saturday's Artistic Gymnastics Men's All-Around final, Northern Ireland’s Olympic Pommel Horse champion Rhys McClenaghan will be looking to reclaim the Commonwealth title he first won for Northern Ireland at Gold Coast 2018, before placing second at Birmingham 2022.
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