Mauritius heads into the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a 40-member athlete contingent, marking the nation’s 17th appearance at the event. Led by the Mauritius Olympic Committee, the team will compete across five sports, focusing on disciplines where the country has traditionally enjoyed success. Boxer Fabrice Valerie has been named the flag bearer for the opening ceremony, while swimmer Anishta Teeluck served as Mauritius’ official baton bearer. Para-athlete Noemi Alphonse and judoka Winsley Gangaya will captain the delegation throughout the Games.
With Glasgow 2026 featuring a streamlined sports programme, Mauritius has concentrated its efforts on athletics and para-athletics, boxing, judo, weightlifting, and swimming. Athletics remains one of the team’s strongest medal hopes under Alphonse’s leadership, while the boxing squad arrives after completing a training camp in Ireland. Judo, weightlifting, and swimming complete the Mauritian campaign as the nation looks to make its mark across key individual events during the Games.
2026 Commonwealth Games: All You Need to Know
Event: 2026 Commonwealth Games (23rd Edition)
Host Country: Scotland
Host City: Glasgow
Dates: July 23, 2026 to August 2, 2026
Participating Nations And Territories: 74
Total Number Of Sports: 10 Core Sports (Athletics, Swimming, Track Cycling, 3×3 Basketball, Gymnastics, Netball, Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Lawn Bowls)
Main Venues: Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Scotstoun Stadium, The Hydro
Opening Ceremony Date And Venue: July 23, 2026 at The Hydro, Glasgow
Closing Ceremony Date And Venue: August 2, 2026 at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow
Where To Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Telecast In Mauritius?
Viewers in Mauritius can watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games live on the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), which will provide free-to-air coverage as part of the official broadcast partnership for sub-Saharan Africa. MBC’s coverage will include live events, daily highlights, and a strong focus on Team Mauritius and other African athletes throughout the Games.
Fans looking for more extensive coverage can also tune in to SuperSport via DStv, which will broadcast multiple events across its channels during the competition. With Glasgow three hours behind Mauritius, many of the day’s marquee events and medal sessions will air during the late evening and nighttime, making it convenient for local audiences to follow the action live.
