Baton Relay will be a celebration

Commonwealth Games 2026
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The King’s Baton Relay is one of the great traditions of the Commonwealth Games. The relay is a long-standing tradition that has been part of the Commonwealth Games since 1958, initially known as the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Over the years, the relay has evolved into a powerful symbol of unity and diversity of the Commonwealth of Nations. With each Games, the tradition of the Relay grows in scale and significance – visiting more nations, involving more participants and creating more excitement than ever before.

The Relay for the 2026 Commonwealth Games commenced in March this year from Buckingham Palace and will culminate at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in the host city of Glasgow, Scotland on July 23, 2026.

This marathon relay involves travelling through 74 nations and territories in a little less than a year.

The relay and activities again aim to unite communities, celebrate culture and promote sustainability initiatives and at the same time celebrate the values of the Commonwealth Sport which is Humanity, Equality and Destiny.

Namibia as a Commonwealth member nation is delighted to be hosting the King’s Baton Relay and activities from 25-27 September 2025.

“For the first time, each nation and territory received its own baton, and we have customized it to represent our Namibian culture and heritage. Our involvement in this exciting event provides the entire community with the opportunity to highlight and promote Namibia to the rest of the world,” the Namibia National Olympic Committee said at the launch yesterday.

“Therefore, the entire event will be captured on video that will be shared globally within the Commonwealth Sport and beyond.

“An essential part of the King’s Baton Relay includes activities that focuses on ocean conservation. On 25 September, Commonwealth Sport Namibia and Ocean Conservation Namibia will ensure that we uphold Namibia’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation to protect our unique biodiversity and natural resources. This will be done through several ocean conservation education and awareness sessions that involves schools from Walvis Bay.

The King’s Baton Relay will commence in Windhoek on September 27 at the British High Commission. The relay will go through Independence Avenue in the city centre, and will make a stop at the Olympic House in Tacoma Street.

The relay will end at LivPadel at SKW where Namibians will continue celebrating the Baton through other activities such as Teqball, Traditional Sport, e-sport, chess and Padel. Other exhibitions include rhythmic gymnastics, karate (kata) and cultural dancing.

“Dear Namibians, come and join us in a day filled with activities for the entire family! Meet our Olympic and Commonwealth athletes and para-athletes and capture memories with them, your family and the King’s Baton!”