Glasgow 2026 wants to reinvent the Commonwealth Gamesat all levels. Including with its medals. The organizing committee presented an innovative design: not a round medal, but a Reuleaux triangle shape, which incorporates brailleA direct nod to the program of these Games, which will showcase para sport in a new and exciting way.
« When thinking about the design, I wanted to incorporate Glasgow into a single form, and for that, I naturally turned to the symbol of the city: its coat of armsThat's where this characteristic shape came from., explains the artist Militsa Milenkova. I was inspired by the Finnieston crane and its shapes, which also remind me of tartan. I wanted to include it because it's a symbol of Scottish national identityThe triangular shapes I depicted on the surface of the medal come from the top of the crane, and the texture evokes tartan. »
For Dr. Donald Rakure, President of Commonwealth SportThese medals precisely illustrate " the spirit of Glasgow 2026: reimagined Games, where we are not afraid to do things differentlyThe medal was designed with inclusivity in mind, with every detail carefully considered, from the braille and tactile elements to the three-tiered structure and distinctive shape. It will be instantly recognizable, and even among all the awards won during a career, athletes will know immediately that it is Glasgow 2026. »
