Jersey will take part in a “reimagined relay” in the build up to the Commonwealth Games next year which will see 74 nations and territories receive their own baton to personalise.
The island will take charge of the King’s Baton Relay from 1 to 6 June 2026.
The relay, which travels from Buckingham Palace to the opening ceremony via the entire Commonwealth, has been revamped for Glasgow and will not feature a single baton being passed around the world.
Instead, each participating nation and territory will receive their own baton and be tasked with personalising it to showcase their own culture during a week-long slot.
CGAJ president Paul Huddlestone said: “This reimagined relay reflects the Commonwealth Games Federation’s ambition to make the event more sustainable, both environmentally and financially.
“We’re excited to have an opportunity to decorate our own baton with Jersey-inspired artwork, and we will have a range of activities taking place from 1-6 June 2026 that we hope will bring our island together in the name of sport.”
The King’s Baton Relay commenced from Buckingham Palace this week, and Trinidad and Tobago have since started the celebrations as part of the relay’s initial Caribbean tour.
The relay will conclude on 23 July 2026 at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.