'A huge success' - Wales win 31 medals at Glasgow Games

BBC Sport Sunday 02 August 2026, 17:02 UTC 1 min read

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Wales' 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign labelled a success after they won 31 medals in Glasgow, with nine gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.

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