~ Commonwealth Sport is delighted to announce that the 8th Commonwealth Youth Games will be hosted by Malta in late 2027. "VAN" (Sports Desk - 02.08.2025) :: The official launch took place at Verdala Palace in Malta on 31 July with the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement of the Youth Games. Malta 2027 will welcome approximately 1,150 athletes aged 14–18 from the 74 member nations and territories. The Sport Programme will feature eight sports, with Sailing and Water Polo making their debut at a Youth Games, alongside Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, and Weightlifting. Malta 2027 will have the largest Para sport programme at a Commonwealth Youth Games, with Para Swimming being added to the programme for the first time.
On Sat, Aug 2, 2025