Jersey’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games are gathering pace, as the island’s Chef de Mission and General Team Manager are confirmed.
Jean Cross is taking on Chef de Mission duties for a third consecutive Games, having previously led Jersey’s teams in both Gold Coast and Birmingham.
Andy Hamon has been announced as Team Manager, stepping up from the same position at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.
He said: “The Commonwealth Games is such an exciting event for people from all around the world and I’m really happy to be able to play a part for Jersey.
“Glasgow will be a new experience for us all and we’ve been working hard over the last few months to give our athletes the best platform possible as they get ready to compete.”
Cross echoed that optimism, while also acknowledging the unusual build-up to this year’s Games following the late change of host city.
“I am very proud to be Chef de Mission for the third time,” she said.
“It has been an unsettling time for all athletes following the withdrawal of Victoria as hosts, and we are very grateful to Glasgow for stepping in.
“It will be a different Games across four great venues, but our planning is well advanced and we’re confident it will be an amazing event for everyone involved.”
With just three months to go until the Games begin in Glasgow, planning is well under way as the Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey looks to finalise its squad.
Jersey has been allocated up to 21 ‘open allocation’ places for Glasgow, with the possibility of further athletes joining the team through invitation in selected sports.
Final selections are expected to be confirmed next month.