Team SA Signs Off from the Commonwealth Games with Medals and Memorable Moments

Photo Credit: Charmaine Botes Visser

Team South Africa wrapped up the 2026 Commonwealth Games with historic performances, breakthrough medals and unforgettable moments across several sporting codes.

Glasgow, Scotland (03 August 2026) – The 2026 Commonwealth Games have come to an end, with Team South Africa leaving Glasgow with plenty to celebrate after a campaign filled with record-breaking performances, breakthrough achievements and unforgettable moments.

From historic achievements in the pool and standout performances on the track to hard-fought medals across several sporting codes, South African athletes gave supporters plenty to cheer about throughout the Games.

As the green and gold took part in the Closing Ceremony, para-athlete Masala Makatu received the honour of leading the team as South Africa’s flag bearer.

Masala earned Team SA’s first athletics medal of the Games when he claimed silver in the T12 100m, making the flag-bearing honour a fitting recognition of his contribution to the team’s campaign.

The final stages of the Games brought more medal success for South Africa, with athletes continuing to deliver impressive performances across several sporting codes.

Sinesipho Dambile produced one of the standout moments on the track, dipping below the 20-second mark to win gold in the men’s 200m final. His time of 19.96 seconds secured a memorable victory and added another gold medal to Team SA’s tally.

Zakithi Nene also stepped onto the podium after claiming bronze in the men’s 400m in 45.21 seconds, while pole vaulter Kyle Rademeyer cleared 5.70m to earn silver and secure his first medal of the Glasgow Games.

Donne Breytenbach added another medal to South Africa’s growing collection, while Timothy Meuwsen fought his way into the men’s -81kg final after a commanding semifinal victory. He went on to claim silver, rounding off an impressive campaign.

There were also courageous performances beyond the medal table. Skye Knoester gave her all in the women’s -63kg bronze-medal contest, ending her campaign with a determined performance and plenty to be proud of.

And, of course, one of the Games’ biggest stories belonged to swimming icon Chad le Clos.

Le Clos made history by becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, finishing his remarkable career at the event with an incredible 21 medals across five editions of the Games. His final medal came in the men’s 4x100m medley relay, bringing another historic chapter to a Commonwealth journey that began with 200m butterfly gold in Delhi in 2010.

Masala leading Team South Africa at the Closing Ceremony provided a proud final image of a campaign built on determination, teamwork and the willingness to keep showing up on the world stage.

The medals will be counted, the records will be remembered and the celebrations will continue.