Commonwealth medallists Jazmin Sawyers, Julien Alfred, Kirani James and Shayna Jack have joined a host of decorated athletes in celebrating the important role the Commonwealth Youth Games played in their careers with one year to go until Malta 2027.

With just one year to go until the Commonwealth Youth Games arrive in Malta, preparations are gathering pace for an event that will introduce new sports, expand opportunities for Para athletes and bring together some of the Commonwealth's most promising young sporting talent.

With one year to go until the Commonwealth Youth Games in Malta, attention is turning to the next generation of athletes preparing to represent their countries on the international stage. But a look back at Trinidad and Tobago in 2023 reveals how much the Youth Games can offer beyond medals and records.

When Filip Nowacki won the men’s 200m breaststroke at Glasgow 2026, he ended Jersey’s 36-year wait for a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Three years earlier, aged 15, he had competed at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, winning two silver medals and a bronze. In Glasgow, he first took silver in the 100m breaststroke before returning three days later to win gold over 200m.