The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has unveiled its official prize medal, introducing a historic, inclusive design that incorporates braille and tactile elements for the first time in the Games’ history.

In Lagos, 40 invited boxers opened Team Nigeria’s camp on Friday for the Games. The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), said the invited team includes 20 male and 20 female fighters, mostly drawn from finalists at the National Boxing Open Trials in February.

According to My Alumni Magazine, the medal was revealed at a special ceremony held at Glasgow School of Art, attended by Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, who serves as Vice-Patron of Commonwealth Sport.

A total of 215 gold medals will be contested across 10 sports and six Para sports when the Games begin in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, marking the United Kingdom’s biggest sporting event of the summer.

Of these, 47 gold medals will be awarded in Para sports, making it the largest fully integrated Para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history.

Designed by award-winning artist and The Glasgow School of Art Artist in Residence, Militsa Milenkova, the medal features a distinctive Reuleaux triangle shape — a first for the Games.

The design draws inspiration from Glasgow’s coat of arms, industrial heritage, and cultural identity, incorporating elements such as the iconic Finnieston Crane and patterns reminiscent of Scottish tartan.

Milenkova, originally from Bulgaria, said the design reflects both her personal connection to Glasgow and her desire to create a meaningful symbol for athletes.

“I wanted the medal to stand out and resonate with athletes,” she said. “Glasgow is my chosen home, and I wanted to capture that in a design that represents both the city and the spirit of the Games,”.

Chairman of Glasgow 2026, George Black, described the medal as a powerful symbol of the Games’ values.

“The prize medal represents the pinnacle of what athletes are striving for,” he said.

“This design is bold, meaningful, and rooted in Glasgow’s story, with inclusion at its core. For the first time, every athlete will receive a medal that reflects both their achievement and the values of these Games.”

Scottish swimmer Duncan Scott, the country’s most decorated athlete, welcomed the design, praising its distinctive shape and inclusive features.

“It’s unique,” Duncan said. “You don’t see many medals like this. The braille is a great addition, and it’s exciting to see something that captures not just the achievement but the journey behind it”.

President of Commonwealth Sport, Donald Rukare, said the unveiling reflects a reimagined vision for the Games.

“This medal embodies what Glasgow 2026 stands for — innovation, inclusion, and a willingness to do things differently. It will be instantly recognisable and a source of pride for athletes across the Commonwealth,” Rukare noted.

Director and Principal of The Glasgow School of Art, Penny Macbeth, described the moment as a defining milestone for the designer.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Militsa. To see her work realised on such a global stage is both significant and inspiring.”

Meanwhile, the 40 invited Nigerian boxers will sweat it out for the Commonwealth Games slots at the Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah (Rtd) Boxing Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Training will start this Saturday with the boxers competing across all weight categories for places on the Scotland bound team.

Chairman of the NBF Technical Committee, Babatunde Laguda, said early preparation was key to success.

“The NBF board under the leadership of Hon. Wale Edun has prioritised an early camping for every international event. Hence, the Nigeria Boxing Federation has taken the lead in calling athletes to camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

“This phase of the trials is very crucial because from the 40 boxers invited, we will pick the 10 that will fly Nigeria’s flag in Glasgow,” Laguda said.