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Team Sierra Leone joined 74 other Commonwealth nations and territories at the official closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, held at the OVO Hydro Complex on Sunday evening.
Despite not securing a medal, Sierra Leone’s athletes delivered commendable and historic performances, demonstrating resilience, determination, and national pride throughout the Games.
The team competed in five out of the 10 sporting disciplines, with swimming, boxing, and track cycling emerging as the country’s best-performing events.
Officials say the experience gained at Glasgow 2026 will serve as a foundation as Sierra Leone begins preparations for the 100th Commonwealth Games scheduled for 2030 in India.
In swimming, Halle Harris made an impressive Commonwealth Games debut, finishing 18th out of 66 athletes in the women’s 50m freestyle. Her performance ranked her as Team Sierra Leone’s top athlete at the Games.
In boxing, medal hopeful Josefien Betist narrowly missed out after a split decision favoured her British opponent in the women’s 60kg category. Her performance, marked by resilience and energy, drew praise from spectators and officials alike.
Jordan Aki-Sawyerr also made his debut in the men’s triple jump, where he recorded a personal best performance.
In track cycling, Ibrahim S. Jalloh and Mustapha Koroma marked Sierra Leone’s debut in the sport at the Commonwealth Games. Jalloh distinguished himself by posting the top African time in the 4000m Individual Pursuit.
Across swimming, boxing, and track cycling, Sierra Leone’s athletes gained valuable international exposure competing against some of the Commonwealth’s top talents.
The Ministry of Sports, led by Hon. Minister Augusta James-Teima, the National Sports Authority headed by Executive Director Mohamed Alphaka Conteh Esq., and the National Olympic Committee/Commonwealth Games Association of Sierra Leone, led by President Prince Vandy Sualley, expressed deep appreciation to all athletes and officials for their commitment, discipline, and patriotism.
They also extended gratitude to President Brig. Dr. Julius Maada Bio and the people of Sierra Leone for their continued financial, moral, and physical support to the team.
