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NZ Team Weightlifters Named For Glasgow 2026

Monday, 22 June 2026, 11:54 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

The seven-strong Weightlifting teamsquad reflects the current momentum behind Weightlifting in Aotearoa particularly in the Women’s divisions with five female athletes set to wear the fern in Glasgow. More >>

3X3 Basketballers Set To Light Up Glasgow 2026

Friday, 19 June 2026, 11:49 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Both teams bring a mix of international experience as well as emerging talent to the Games, with the 3x3 format back for its second Games appearance after debuting at Birmingham 2022. More >>

NZ Team Netballers Ready For Glasgow 2026 Challenge

Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 8:10 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

An experienced and exciting 12-strong group of netballers have been named to represent the New Zealand Team at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Defender Kelly Jackson brings the most Commonwealth Games experience to the group, as she returns for a ... More >>

World-Class Talent Headlines 21-Strong Athletics Contingent For Glasgow 2026

Monday, 15 June 2026, 8:01 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Beamish is now based in Boulder, Colorado and will be looking to improve on his fifth-place finish at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. More >>

Boxing Selections Made For Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday, 12 June 2026, 11:23 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Among the selected athletes are boxers with Commonwealth Games experience, alongside a group of younger boxers who have advanced through the national pathway and into senior international competition. More >>

Koudinov & McGregor Headline Artistic Gymnastics Team For Glasgow 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

The team features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging athletes across Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. More >>

Exciting Young Talent & Olympian Swimmers Named In NZ Team For Glasgow 2026

Monday, 8 June 2026, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

The athletes were selected off the back of outstanding performances during the qualification window. The team showcases the depth and growth of talent in New Zealand swimming, with five athletes named for their first Commonwealth Games. More >>

Experienced Judo Athletes Ready To Throw Down At Glasgow 2026

Thursday, 4 June 2026, 11:52 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Judo New Zealand President, David Browne, said the selected athletes had shown consistency and growth throughout the campaign. More >>

Powerful Cycling Contingent Aiming For Continued Success In Glasgow

Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

The Scottish sporting city and aptly named Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has been a happy hunting ground for Kiwi track cyclists who earned 11 medals at the 2014 edition of the Commonwealth Games. More >>

Sofia Williams Selected For Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Monday, 18 May 2026, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Sofia Williams, who is selected in the Individual Jumping event in equestrian said representing New Zealand at the Summer Youth Olympic Games is an important milestone in her fledgling career. More >>

NZ Team And Six60 Sign ‘Special’ Partnership For Glasgow 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026, 7:30 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

New Zealand Team Commercial Director, Jonny Errington, said the Glasgow gig was hopefully the start of a strong partnership. More >>

Motherhood In Focus For Wāhine Toa Graduates Ahead Of Mother's Day

Saturday, 9 May 2026, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Samantha Child (OLY #1132) and Troy Garton address pregnancy in high performance sport as graduates of the Wāhine Toa leadership programme. More >>

NZOC Outlines Year Of Transition At 2025 General Assembly

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Dawson acknowledged Kirsty Coventry as she stepped into her role as President of the IOC and Dr DonaldRukareas the new President of Commonwealth Sport. More >>

Grimaldi Selected For First Commonwealth Games

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Grimaldi is the first athletics athlete named in the New Zealand Team for Glasgow and will compete in the Para athletics Women’s 100m T47, with more athletics athletes set to be confirmed in the coming months. More >>

First Athletes Named For Glasgow 2026 As NZ Team Marks 100 Days To Go

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 11:40 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Experienced head, Shannon Mcilroy is selected for his fifth Commonwealth Games, having previously represented New Zealand at Delhi 2010, Glasgow 2014, Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022. More >>

New Zealand’s Leg Of The King’s Baton Relay Is Well Underway

Monday, 16 March 2026, 7:24 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

For the first time, each Commonwealth nation has its own ‘clean’ Baton, allowing countries to reflect their culture and identity through a unique design while reducing the environmental footprint of the Relay. More >>

Harrington To Carry Flag As NZ Team Close Out Successful Milano Cortina 2026 Campaign

Monday, 23 February 2026, 8:41 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Harrington, who secured a bronze medal in Freeski Slopestyle said the honour was a special way to close out his first Olympic Games. More >>

Winter Olympics: Callout For Kiwis To Hype Their Heroes

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

For the first time, fans can upload messages directly to a community wall that athletes can access on the go via a QR code built into their jackets. More >>

First NZ Team Athletes Arrive At Milano Cortina 2026

Sunday, 1 February 2026, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Olympic Committee

The first batch of NZ Team athletes, coaches and support staff have arrived in Livigno, Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The group were welcomed to the Olympic Village with the haka of the NZ Team, Pou Tangata, before they were presented ... More >>

Nine Athletes Added To NZ Team For Milano Cortina 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026, 10:56 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee

Those nine athletes join their eight team mates who were conditionally selected in October last year. All 17 athletes are now unconditionally selected having confirmed Winter Olympic quota spots. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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