Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Glasgow 2026 Medals Feature Braille for Inclusivity
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will have special medals with braille and tactile features for the first time.
This makes the medals accessible to visually impaired athletes.
The medals are shaped like a Reuleaux triangle, inspired by Glasgow's coat of arms.
They also have patterns from the Finnieston Crane and a textured finish like Scottish tartan.
The designer, Militsa Milenkova, wanted the medals to represent Glasgow's identity and be inclusive.
There will be 215 gold medals in total, with 47 for Para sports, making it the biggest Para programme in Commonwealth Games history.
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medals will feature braille and tactile elements for the first time.
The medals are shaped like a Reuleaux triangle, inspired by Glasgow's coat of arms.
Design elements include patterns from the Finnieston Crane and a textured finish inspired by Scottish tartan.
Designer Militsa Milenkova aimed to create a standout edition that embodies Glasgow's identity and promotes inclusion.
The event will offer 215 gold medals, including a record 47 for Para sports.
- Who
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games organizers and designer Militsa Milenkova
- What
- Introduction of braille and tactile elements in medals for inclusivity
- When
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To enhance accessibility for visually impaired athletes and promote inclusion
Inclusivity Advocates
Traditionalists
Design Innovation
Inclusivity Advocates
The braille and tactile elements are a necessary step towards inclusivity and accessibility for visually impaired athletes.
Traditionalists
The departure from traditional circular designs may dilute the historical significance of the medals.
- Event
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Medal Design
- Reuleaux triangle inspired by Glasgow's coat of arms
- Design Elements
- Patterns from Finnieston Crane, textured finish inspired by Scottish tartan
- Designer
- Militsa Milenkova
- Para Programme
- 47 gold medals across six Para sports
- Total Gold Medals
- 215 across 10 sports and six Para sports
