JudoScotland is delighted to announce that 23 Scottish members of the Scottish competition workforce have been selected to help deliver the judo competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The judo programme will take place over the final weekend of the Games, from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August at the SEC Centre, bringing the curtain down on a ten-sport programme staged across four key venues within an eight-mile corridor of the city.
Loretta Doyle, Sport Competition Manager for Judo at Glasgow 2026, emphasised the importance of the announcement:
“Ensuring a strong presence of Scottish technical officials at Glasgow 2026 is vital not only for the smooth delivery of the Games but for the long-term growth of our sporting community. Major events like this are powerful drivers of progress — they give our officials the chance to operate at the highest level, gain invaluable experience, and bring that expertise back into clubs, competitions, and development pathways across Scotland.”
“For judo, having a large group of domestically trained technical officials involved strengthens the sport’s foundations. It inspires the next generation, raises standards across the country, and reinforces Scotland’s reputation as a nation capable of delivering world‑class events.”
“Glasgow 2026 isn’t just a moment in time; it’s an investment in the future of Scottish sport and the people who make it possible.”
JudoScotland National Technical Official Coordinator, Gordon Allan, added: “The level of volunteers selected is a real testament to our outstanding team of Technical Officials, who continue to demonstrate that they are not only an invaluable asset to the Scottish Judo community but also to the wider global judo family. On a personal note, I am delighted and honoured to be part of the team during these exciting home games.”
The selected officials will take on a range of key roles across the event, including weigh-in operations, timekeeping and scoring, technique recording, judogi control, and operating the IJF CARE system. Their expertise will be essential in ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of the competition.
Selected Technical Officials
Weigh-In
- Emma Herd
- Ursula Kolodziej
- Christopher Lambert
- David Anderson
Timekeeper / Scorer
- Mark Brien
- Michele Strachan
- Kirsty McNealis
- Gordon Allan
Technique Recording
- Adam Lovey
- Graeme MacLachlan
- James McBeath
- Paul Grady
Judogi Control
- Neil Malone
- Audrey Pirie
- Charlie Strachan
- Kirsty Lyon
IJF CARE System Camera Operators
- Kirsty Wilson
- Alex Reid
- Victoria Kirk
- Martin Baillie
- Bennedict Patton
- Ryan Ferry
Reserve
- Ronen Raduzky
With Glasgow 2026 fast approaching, the announcement reflects not only the strength of Scottish officiating but also the lasting legacy the Games aim to leave behind: developing people, raising standards, and inspiring future generations across the sport.