Good afternoon, sports fans! I’m a producer at CBC Sports. The 2026 Commonwealth Games kick off in Glasgow today with the opening ceremony. That event is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET, but our pre-ceremony coverage – hosted by Andi Petrillo and Nathan Clement – will go live at 2:30 p.m. ET. Wheelchair basketball player Kady Dandeneau was chosen as Canadian flag-bearer, and for the first-time ever, lawn bowler Ryan Bester will be Canada’s baton-bearer.