Bupa announced as the Official Healthcare Principal Partner to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Bupa believes that every person should be able to access sport and its power to support our health.
As part of our growing commitment to encourage more people to experience the health benefits of movement and fulfil their potential, we are proud to be partnering with the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Commonwealth Sport GAPS Programme, as the Official Healthcare Principal Partner.
Through this partnership, Bupa will support a global sporting event, inspire healthier communities, champion inclusion, and promote active lifestyles.
An inclusive Games
Glasgow 2026 will be one of the largest multi-sport events in the world and one of the most inclusive to date, bringing together Para and Non-para athletes to compete on the same global stage.
This collaboration between Bupa and the Commonwealth Games is an opportunity to place inclusion at the forefront of a worldwide event, advocate for greater access to sport, and inspire more people to take part in physical activity regardless of their background or ability.
A sustainable Games
Glasgow 2026 aims to set a new standard for sustainable major sporting events. The Games will prioritise the use of existing venues and infrastructure, while taking meaningful steps to reduce waste and carbon emissions, and supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions.
This aligns with Bupa’s commitment to making the places we live in healthier, as cities play a vital role in preventative healthcare.
Iñaki Ereño, Group CEO of Bupa, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be the Official Healthcare Principal Partner of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sport has a unique ability to bring people together and play a powerful role in supporting both physical and mental health.
“This partnership reflects our ambition to help more people experience the positive impact of movement on our health. Glasgow 2026’s vision for a more inclusive and sustainable Games strongly aligns with our own, and we’re excited to play a part in helping bring that to life.”
Phil Batty OBE, CEO of the Commonwealth Games, said: “We are very excited by this partnership with Bupa. Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is all about sport as a force for good, so it is a fantastic opportunity to be able to link up with a leading healthcare partner to work towards building a healthier nation.
“Bupa’s purpose in encouraging participation in sport aligns perfectly with our ambitions to deliver a Games that’s inclusive at its heart, one where everyone belongs and we’re proud to welcome them to our sponsor family.”
Colin Millar, Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations at Team Scotland, said: “Team Scotland is delighted to welcome Bupa as an official partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Their core values of inclusion and accessibility to physical activity are shared with us and we look forward to working together to create a lasting impact from these Games.”
The GAPS Programme
Bupa will also support the GAPS Programme, an initiative developed by Commonwealth Sport and Griffith University. The GAPS Programme is a network of training camps and partnerships, in developing and emerging nations, that help remove barriers to participation and strengthen Para sport pathways across the Commonwealth contributing to greater diversity at major international events. A camp will take place in Ayr, welcoming GAPS competitors ahead of Glasgow 2026.
Katie Sadleir, CEO of Commonwealth Sport, said: “We are delighted to have Bupa’s support for our pre-Games GAPS camp. Bringing Para athletes and their coaches together from across the Commonwealth in the final days before Glasgow 2026, the camp is an important part of helping athletes arrive ready to perform at their best. We are grateful to Bupa for helping to make this possible and can’t wait to see this exceptional group of athletes take their place on the Games stage.”
The impact of the GAPS programme has been demonstrated at recent editions of the Commonwealth Games. Nigeria’s Goodness Nwachukwu secured gold in women’s Discus F42 at Birmingham 2022, setting a new world record in the process. Destiny Agbo, also from Nigeria, won the first Para gold medal at a Commonwealth Youth Games at Trinidad and Tonbago 2023 in women’s Discus F42-44/ F61-64. Both athletes as well as other GAPS competitors will arrive in Ayr for a GAPS training camp ahead of Glasgow 2026.
Bank of Scotland to transform Argyle Street branch as part of multi-million pound Glasgow investment
A state-of-the-art ‘flagship’ Bank of Scotland branch is set to open in Glasgow later this year after the bank announced plans to transform its existing premises on Argyle Street.
Designed to meet the changing needs of high street customers and act as a testing ground for the future of banking in Scotland, the branch will be closed from today (20 September) for around three months as it undergoes the multi-million pound refit.
The branch is set to reopen in December and will bring together a host of new services, designed to create a very different high street banking experience for both personal and business customers.
It will also offer extended opening hours and feature a coffee shop to provide a warm, informal space for customers and visitors to chat, meet, work and learn.
“New technology is rapidly changing the way many people choose to do their day to day banking. However, support and guidance from our branch colleagues remains crucial for the big or unexpected moments in our customers’ lives, such as buying a home, having children, or dealing with a bereavement. “That’s why we’re creating a different kind of bank branch. This will offer the services that we know our customers want in a modern and flexible environment, combining the latest in interactive digital technology with the trusted personal service provided by our expert colleagues.” – Tara Foley, Manager Director at Bank of Scotland
Bank of Scotland’s branch in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street will also have its facilities upgraded as part of the investment plan; while the bank’s branch in Renfrew is also being modernised.