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Sam Heughan Announced as First Celebrity Ambassador for Glasgow 2026
Sam Heughan will promote the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and his My Peak Challenge health initiative partners to encourage public movement and engagement.
- On November 14, Glasgow 2026 named Scottish actor Sam Heughan as its inaugural celebrity ambassador, boosting promotion for the city-hosted Games.
- Sam Heughan, founder of My Peak Challenge, advocates movement to improve health and build community, with My Peak Challenge named an official Glasgow 2026 partner to inspire more activity.
- In the advert, Heughan appears with Jake Wightman, Alex 'Tattie' Marshall and Emily Campbell, while over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete at Glasgow 2026.
- Responding to the announcement, Heughan said `I am overjoyed and extremely proud to be joining the Glasgow 2026 team,` and Louisa Mahon, chief marketing officer at Glasgow 2026, said `Sam Heughan is Scotland’s homegrown hero and is recognised globally.`
- The Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow next summer after 12 years, with Glasgow 2026 organisers aiming to attract a global audience and boost public engagement.
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Sam Heughan announced as first celebrity ambassador for Glasgow 2026
More than 3,000 athletes will compete in the event next year.
·Chester, United Kingdom
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