Overview
- The medals, unveiled Wednesday at the Glasgow School of Art, introduce braille and raised details for the first time in Commonwealth Games history.
- The city-inspired design features triangular forms drawn from the Finnieston Crane, a tartan-like texture, and three surface levels that echo the gold, silver, and bronze podium steps.
- The medal takes a distinctive Reuleaux triangle shape that references Glasgow’s coat of arms and industrial heritage to anchor the award in local identity.
- Milenkova, an artist in residence at the Glasgow School of Art, was selected through a panel that included Commonwealth Sport, Glasgow 2026, GSA, the medal fabricator, and an independent expert.
- Organisers plan 215 gold medals across 10 sports and six para sports from July 23 to August 2, including 47 para golds, after Glasgow took over hosting when Victoria withdrew for financial reasons.