One of the Official Medals of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova, is pictured during their unveiling at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow on April 29, 2026. Photo: AFP / Ian MacNicol
Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named their teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which kick off on 23 July.
A number of island nation's have also released some of their team makeups as final preparations for the event heats up.
Fiji has the biggest squad so far out of all the island teams that have confirmed their numbers, with 58 athletes heading to Scotland.
The Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) chief executive Vanessa Kilner said those athletes who have been named have earned their spot.
"Earning the opportunity to represent our nation at the Commonwealth Games is a significant achievement that reflect years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice," she said.
"We are confident Team Fiji will represent our nation with pride, integrity and excellence in Glasgow."
Team Fiji will compete in eight sports: athletics, basketball 3×3, bowling, boxing, judo, para athletics, swimming and weightlifting.
Of these, only basketball 3×3 for the men and women, plus para athletics and weightlifting, had direct qualification pathways or bipartite invitations.
Team Fiji will be led by chef de mission Ajay Ballu and general manager Jane Wong-Niubalavu.
Athletics: Heleina Young, Adi Ceva Lutumailagi, Glandness Simpson, Errol Qaqa, Yeshnil Karan, Rusiate Matai, Sitiveni Konataci; Bola Tafoou (head coach), Fesaitu Mario (assistant coach), Joave Nainoca (S&C coach), Nanise Seruitanoa (manager)
Basketball 3×3: (Women) Estelle Kainamoli, Moana Liebregts, Ranadi Koroi, Bulou Tuisue, Matila Vocea (non-travelling reserve), Bulou Koyamainavure (non-travelling reserve); (Men) Joshua Fox, Filimone Waqabaca, Keenan Hughes, Issac Sewabu, Tyrone McLennan (non-travelling reserve), Ratu Atirieli Tuivanuavou (non-travelling reserve),Earl Hughes (head coach), William Peters (manager)
Bowling: Elizabeth Moceiwai, Litia Tikoisuva, Losalini Tukai, Sheral Mar (non-travelling reserve); Rajnesh Prasad, Lal Prasad, Surendra Prasad, Kushal Pillay (non-travelling reserve), Adi Taraivosa Usa Kalim (manager)
Boxing: Aminiasi Saratibau, Jone Davule, Ben Maukakala, Elijah Qiokata, Jasmine Daunakamakama; Cameron Tood (manager), Nemani Rokobuli (assistant manager), Beulah Daunakamakama (manager)
Swimming: Men: David 'Tolu' Young, Hansel McCaig, Reuben Taylor, Samuel Yalimaiwai, Don Younger, Anahira McCutcheon, Kelera Mudunasoko; Willie Elaisa (coach), Cheyenne Rova (manager)
Weightlifting: Apakuki Wakanibua, Taniela Tuisuva Rainibogi; Henry Elder (head coach), Timothy Vakurunivalu (assistant coach), Ratu Orisi Sanadali (manager)
Medical Team: Man Wong (doctor); Sharlene Nand, Akisi Dovibua, Samikari Jacksam (physiotherapists); Doctor (non-travelling reserve) Nathaneal Lal, Enoch Kolinibaravi, Jone Nasome
Vanuatu Assocaition of Sports and National Olympic Committee (VASANOC) president David Lolo told RNZ Pacific that six sports are being represented and the athletes will be out to improve on their performances.
"The focus is to progress on current PBs and push harder, move faster and be better," Lolo said.
He picked judoka Priscillia Monthouel plus weightlifters Ajah Pritchard-Lolo and Thomas Wilbur as key performers.
