The Commonwealth Games Association of Lesotho (CGA Lesotho) today officially bade farewell to the 14 athletes who will proudly represent the Kingdom of Lesotho at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking place from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

Team Lesotho will compete in Athletics and Boxing, with both male and female athletes participating across various categories as they carry the nation’s hopes onto the international stage.

The send-off ceremony hosted at the British High Commission in Maseru, was attended by the Hon. Minister of Sports, Hon. Mputi MPUTI, who officially bid farewell to Team Lesotho and encouraged the athletes to compete with determination, discipline, and pride while flying the national flag high in Glasgow.

Also in attendance were the Acting British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Her Excellency Olivia HILDEBRAND, The Principal Secretary of Ministry of Sports , Ms Matlotliso KHABO, CGA-Lesotho President Mr. Letsatsi NTSIBOLANE, Director of Sports Mr. Thabo TSIKI, Chef de Mission Ms. Mamotsabi LEKHABUNYANE, team officials, representatives of National Sports Federations, sponsors and members of the media.

As the countdown to Glasgow 2026 comes to an end, the entire nation stands firmly behind Team Lesotho. We wish our athletes every success as they prepare to showcase their talent, resilience, and the true spirit of Basotho on the Commonwealth stage.