OTTAWA – (2025 – 09 – 04) – Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and Kukri Sports are proud to announce their renewed partnership, naming Kukri as the official apparel partner for Team Canada for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
“We are incredibly proud to once again be named the official apparel partner for Team Canada at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This marks our third consecutive Games working together, a partnership built on trust, performance, and shared values,” says Jamie Williams, Vice President, Kukri North America.
“Outfitting Team Canada on the world stage is both an honour and a responsibility that we take very seriously, as we look to ensure the athletes look and feel great whilst representing their country.”
The Team Canada 2026 clothing kit will include apparel for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as casual wear for athletes and mission staff on-site in Glasgow. Building on the success of their partnerships at the 2018 and 2022 Games, Kukri will once again provide high-performance, stylish apparel that showcases Canadian pride on the international stage.
“As Chef de Mission, it’s incredibly meaningful to know our athletes will wear apparel that reflects the strength, pride, and unity of Team Canada,” says Erica Wiebe, Chef de Mission, Team Canada 2026. “The partnership with Kukri ensures our delegation will not only perform at the highest level but also look and feel confident as they represent Canada in Glasgow.”
This renewed partnership agreement includes enhanced apparel services such as on-site tailoring at the Games, uniform storage and shipping, and expanded corporate apparel for Team Canada 2026.
“Our collaboration with Kukri is about more than uniforms – it’s about building a cohesive Team Canada identity for these Games,” says Kelly Laframboise, Director, Team Canada 2026. “The quality, comfort, and design of Kukri’s kit will help our athletes and staff feel united as one team from the moment they arrive in Glasgow.”
Kukri Sports has grown to become a strategic and highly valued partner to Commonwealth Sport Canada, having served as the official apparel supplier for Team Canada at the 2018, 2022, and other Commonwealth Games. Their collaboration has earned Kukri recognition as the Outstanding Partner at the 2021 Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards—highlighting not only the high-quality, custom-designed team apparel they provide, but also the strength of their working relationship and attention to detail. Their scope of service has expanded with each Games cycle and past clothing packages has been well loved by past athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff.
The upcoming 2026 Games will occur in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23, 2026 to August 2, 2026, with 74 participating nations and territories taking part. Canada will be sending a team of over 240 athletes, coaches and managers.
ABOUT TEAM CANADA 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will play host to 74 participating nations and territories taking part in the Games. The Commonwealth Games are a valuable opportunity as a steppingstone and development opportunity for Canadian athletes, coaches, and managers working towards Olympic and Paralympic success. Canada will be sending athletes to compete in 10 sports including the fully integrated Para‑sport events.
Team Canada’s dedicated mission team will provide an optimal environment by celebrating equality, diversity, and non-discrimination.
ABOUT KUKRI SPORTS
Kukri Sports, part of the JD Group, is an international sportswear manufacturer that supplies quality custom team wear to over 100 sports. Formed in 1999, Kukri partners with thousands of teams, schools and universities across the globe as well as working with a number of provincial bodies across a wide range of sports. For more information on Kukri Sports, visit www.kukrisports.com.
ABOUT COMMONWEALTH SPORT CANADA
Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) is the franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth sport movement in Canada. CSC is an active, contributing member of the Canadian sport community and supports Canada’s athletes to achieve excellence at Olympic, Paralympic Games, and world championships. The mission of CSC is to enrich the lives of youth across the Commonwealth and host the Commonwealth Games. CSC is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s participation in the XXII Commonwealth Games and will be sending a team of almost 240 of Canada’s best athletes and coaches to compete for Canada. The upcoming Games will occur in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23, 2026 to August 2, 2026. For additional information go to: www.commonwealthsport.ca.
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Media Contact
Patrick Kenny
Communications Chief – Team Canada 2026
Email: patrick@commonwealthsport.ca
613 724 7160
Jamie Williams
Vice President, Kukri North America
Email: Jamie@kukrisports.com
604 942 9989