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Glasgow 2026 Nomination Policy published
07/04/2025 00:00, I Mewn Blog /
Welsh Athletics are pleased to confirm the nomination policy for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The policy is aligned to the Team Wales selection policy that was published earlier today – this policy outlines the expectations of the competing sports, and information on the quota system that all competing Nations must adhere to. The Welsh Athletics Nomination policy has been approved by the Board of Welsh Athletics, and by Team Wales.
The focus for the Welsh Athletics performance team is to now work with all hopeful athletes and coaches to ensure that the right level of support and resource is available to support athletes to achieve the required standards. The Commonwealth Games is the only major athletics competition that Wales competes as an individual nation – and we hope the Glasgow Games provides more inspirational moments
The standards set out today are based on the overall aim of athletes finishing in the top six places. Please note the para athletics selection follows a different process, with athletes being invited based on Commonwealth rankings.
Christ Type (Head of Performance) shared:
The policy outlines Welsh Athletics intention of Nominating athletes to Team Wales who have demonstrated the ability to finish in the top six of the Commonwealth games. Glasgow 2026 will consist of a smaller team representing Team Wales which means achieving a B standard as outlined in the policy will trigger consideration but not guarantee an athlete’s nomination to Team Wales who intern will determine athlete selection. With such a short window of opportunity for Athletes to qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow it is imperative athletes demonstrate their ability to perform during this summer to strengthen their athlete profile in readiness for 2026
To be considered for nomination athletes must exceed (not equal) the B standards shown in the table below.
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Female |
Event |
Male |
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B Standard |
A Standard |
A Standard |
B Standard |
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11.30 |
11.12 |
100m |
10.15 |
10.21 |
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|
23.07 |
22.56 |
200m |
20.45 |
20.61 |
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|
51.98 |
51.09 |
400m |
44.93 |
45.85 |
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|
2:01.30 |
1:59.40 |
800m |
1:46.30 |
1:47.20 |
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|
4:06.90 |
4:05.90 |
1500m |
3:35.40 |
3:36.80 |
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|
15:25.40 |
15:07.70 |
5000m |
13:26.30 |
13:34.50 |
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|
31:58.10 |
31:42.90 |
10000m |
27:35.60 |
27:51.50 |
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|
9:49.40 |
9:26.60 |
3000m S/C |
8:16.30 |
8:33.00 |
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|
45:45.50 |
43:50.80 |
10km Walk |
38:49.20 |
40:49.70 |
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13.05 |
12.90 |
100 / 110mH |
13.41 |
13.59 |
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|
56.11 |
55.02 |
400mH |
49.30 |
50.46 |
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|
6.41 |
6.68 |
Long Jump |
8.12 |
7.93 |
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|
13.61 |
14.10 |
Triple Jump |
16.78 |
16.22 |
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|
1.87 |
1.92 |
High Jump |
2.26 |
2.21 |
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|
4.28 |
4.33 |
Pole Vault |
5.47 |
5.28 |
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|
17.07 |
18.24 |
Shot Putt |
20.69 |
19.71 |
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|
55.93 |
58.30 |
Discus |
63.51 |
60.80 |
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|
63.86 |
67.03 |
Hammer |
72.91 |
69.75 |
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|
56.44 |
61.67 |
Javelin |
83.21 |
78.68 |
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|
5666 |
6027 |
Hep / Dec |
8027 |
7578 |
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|
44.78 |
43.00 |
4 x 100m |
38.42 |
39.81 |
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|
3:17.80 |
3:15.70 |
4 x 400m Mix |
3:15.70 |
3:17.80 |
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