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Bupa, a global healthcare company, has been announced as the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of Glasgow 2026, Partner of Commonwealth Sport’s GAPS Programme and an Official Partner for Team Scotland as it grows its commitment to inclusion in sport.
As hundreds of thousands of spectators are set to enjoy world-class sporting celebrations across four iconic venues from 23 July to 2 August, Bupa aims to encourage more people to experience the health benefits of movement to inspire healthier communities and promote active lifestyles.
Signing with Glasgow 2026 as a Principal Partner and supporting Commonwealth Sport as a Partner for the GAPS Programme reflects shared values around inclusion. Glasgow 2026 brings together Para and Non-Para athletes to compete on the same global stage, while the GAPS Programme activates in developing and emerging nations to remove barriers to participation and strengthen Para sport pathways across the Commonwealth.
Katie Sadleir, CEO of Commonwealth Sport, said: “We are delighted to have Bupa’s support for our pre-Games GAPS camp. Bringing Para athletes and their coaches together from across the Commonwealth in the final days before Glasgow 2026, the camp is an important part of helping athletes arrive ready to perform at their best. We are grateful to Bupa for helping to make this possible and can’t wait to see this exceptional group of athletes take their place on the Games stage.”
Glasgow 2026 will also set a new standard in how major events can be hosted more sustainably, using existing venues to reduce waste and carbon emissions. This aligns with Bupa’s commitment to making cities healthier and the environment’s role in preventative healthcare.
Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO of Bupa, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sport has a unique ability to bring people together and play a powerful role in supporting both physical and mental health.
“This partnership reflects our ambition to help more people experience the positive impact of movement on our health. Glasgow 2026’s vision for a more inclusive and sustainable Games strongly aligns with our own, and we’re excited to play a part in helping bring that to life.”
Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, said: “This is a partnership founded on common values and we are proud to welcome Bupa as a Principal Partner. Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is all about sport as a force for good, so it is a fantastic opportunity to be able to link up with a leading healthcare partner to work towards building a healthier nation.
“Bupa’s purpose in encouraging participation in sport aligns perfectly with our ambitions to deliver a Games that’s inclusive at its heart, one where everyone belongs. We look forward to collaborating and showcasing how movement and health go hand in hand at Glasgow 2026.”
Colin Millar, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Team Scotland, added: “Team Scotland is delighted to welcome Bupa as an official partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their core values of inclusion and accessibility to physical activity are shared with us and we look forward to working together to create a lasting impact from these Games.”
Bupa is also an Official Partner for Team Scotland and a Partner for the GAPS Programme, an initiative developed by Commonwealth Sport and Griffith University. The GAPS Programme is a network of training camps and partnerships, in developing and emerging nations, that help remove barriers to participation and strengthen Para sport pathways across the Commonwealth contributing to greater diversity at major international events. A camp will take place in Ayr, welcoming GAPS competitors ahead of Glasgow 2026.
