Athletes jet into Glasgow Airport ahead of Commonwealth Games

By Aidan Macdonald Reporter

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Athletes arriving in Scotland for the Commonwealth Games, with a number of them flying into Glasgow Airport.

A bagpiper, Highland dancers, and the 2026 event mascot Finnie were there to welcome the first international competitors arriving on Monday.

2026 mascot Finnie welcomed the athletes (Image: PA)

Athletes arrived from Brunei (Image: PA)

The Australian team arrived in style (Image: PA)

The athletes received some Scottish hospitality (Image: PA)

Volunteers also welcomed the athletes (Image: PA)

Athletes from Australia and Brunei were among those spotted jetting in.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games take place from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August at four venues across the city.

There is also a fan zone at Kelvingrove Park.

More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports and six Para sports at the event.

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