The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) today announced the activities surrounding Bermuda’s participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games King’s Baton Relay.
Local artists were invited to submit designs reflecting three distinctive themes: Culture, Nature, and Sport. In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, each Commonwealth nation has been invited by Commonwealth Sport to design its own baton to be showcased during the Games.
The unique three-sided batons were designed and handcrafted in Glasgow from sustainably sourced ash wood by craftsman Tim Norman. The relay began at Buckingham Palace in March 2025 and will be celebrated in Bermuda from April 26 through May 1, 2026.
Several community activities are planned during the week. The celebrations will begin with a Plastic Clean-Up on Sunday, April 26, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. at Walsingham Trust Nature Reserve adjacent to Blue Hole Park. Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance, with the first 50 participants receiving commemorative T-shirts.
The official Baton unveiling will take place at Government House and the Cabinet Office on April 27th, where the winning local artist will be announced.
Activities will continue with the Baton being displayed during the Middle School and Primary School Sports days at the National Sports Centre on April 28th and 29th respectively.
The celebrations will culminate on May 1 during the visit of King Charles III to Bermuda.
Bermuda will have the distinct honor of presenting the King’s Baton directly to the King. This public event will take place in the Royal Naval Dockyard beginning at 2:00 p.m.
BOA President Peter Dunne said, "We are honored to welcome His Majesty King Charles III to Bermuda and proud to have the opportunity to present the King’s Baton directly to Him. It will be a historic moment for our island as we celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth as we look ahead to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow."
Glasgow Chef de Mission Donna Raynor said, “It is with great pride, in my capacity as Chef de Mission, that I will carry the King’s Baton—hand crafted in Glasgow and designed by a Bermudian artist—to the Commonwealth Games. A symbol of unity and sporting excellence, the baton will be displayed during the Opening Ceremony on 23 July and will be carried by a designated athlete from our team.”
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