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The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saw Para Athletes from around the globe aim for gold and personal bests.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, to get his reflections on the games.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

After a 4th place in the Women's Tandem Pursuit, at the Glasgow Commonwealth GamesEngland's Sophie Unwin and her pilot Anna, scooped Bronze in the Kilo.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with them as the games drew to a close.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

After a dramatic finish in his last race on the tandem,Scotland's Neil Fachie finished the 2026 Commonwealth Gameswith a golden double.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Neil after the medal ceremony.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

After a dramatic crash at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in GlasgowWelsh tandem cyclists, James and Matt added another Silver to their medals.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talking with the pair after the medal ceremony.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

It was a very successful 2026 Commonwealth Games for New Zealand's tandem cyclists at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Emma and Jess, as they celebrated a Gold double.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

England VI sprinter Zac Shaw won gold in the men's T12 100 m at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.Amelia spoke to him just after the race.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

After taking time out from competitive racing, Scotland's Neil Fachie and his tandem cycling Pilot, stormed home to pick up their first Gold of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Neil after the medals ceremony…#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

James Ball and his Pilot Matt, were pipped into the Silver medal position by half a second at this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to them after the medals ceremony…#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

It was a well deserved Bronze for para cyclists Lizzi Jordon and her Pilot Sylvia at their first event of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to them after the medals ceremony…#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Para Cyclist Sophie Unwin was pleased with her placing at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke with Sophie after her 1,000 meters race…#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

In the first episode of the new season, Hubert and the Down The Line gang take a look at the upcoming season in the Scottish premier league and what their thoughts are. 

Visually impaired sprinter took 1st place in the 100m heats at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 – Amelia spoke to him right after the race.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Matthew Redfern, moments after Matthew finished 4th in the men's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team Scotland para-swimmer Astrid Carroll, moments after she finished 7th in the women's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern, moments after she finished 8th in the women's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team Wales para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones, moments after Ela finished 6th in the women's 50m freestyle event (S-13)  at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Ursula Carroll, moments after Ursula finished 5th in the women's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team Scotland para-swimmer Stephen Clegg MBE, moments after Stephen won a gold medal in the men's 50m freestyle event (S-13) at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

David Hogg caught up with Team Scotland after their tie-break win in the gold medal match at Glasgow 2026

England won a silver medal in the B2 – B3 para bowls. Our David Hogg, caught up with them after the tense final with Scotland

After a nail-biting tie break win against New Zealand, Wales won bronze in the B2 B3 Mixed pairs para bowls at the Commonwealth Games. David Hogg caught up with them afterwards.

Following a straight sets victory over Wales in the B2 – B3 Mixed Pairs semi finals, David Hogg caught up with team England VI bowlers Ron Homer and Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall.

After a close fought victory against New Zealand, David Hogg caught up with Team Scotland as they prepare for a final with England at the B2 – B3 Mixed Pairs.

Barry Snell catches up with Team Scotland para-swimmer Astrid Carroll & her sister Team England's Ursula Carroll moments after competing in the women's 100m Freestyle at their first Commonwealth games…Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Matthew Redfern, moments after Matthew won a bronze medal in the men's 100m freestyle event (S-13)  at the Commonwealth Games in GlasgowImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team Scotland para-swimmer Stephen Clegg MBE, moments after Stephen won a silver medal in the men's 100m freestyle event (S-13)  at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

David Hogg sat down with Team Wales B2-B3 para bowls players following a very successful opening Day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

On Friday night, there was a bit of an upset at the Commonwealth Games as Wales beat England 2-0 in the Para Bowls B2-B3 sectional play. David Hogg caught up with Team England after the match. 

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, David Hogg caught up with Steffan James and Julie Thomas following their opening game, tie-break win over Australia.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following their opening day win against New Zealand in the Mixed Pairs Para Bowls, David Hogg caught up with Ron Homer and Sally-Ann Lewis-Wall.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

We're at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and as we kick off with Para Bowls, our David Hogg caught up with Robert Barr and Mary Stevenson after their opening day win against South Africa.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

With the Glasgow Commonwealth Games underway, we're looking forward to a tournament which will have the most ever medals up for grabs, for Para Athletes.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Para Cyclist Lizzi Jordan about her prep for the games and why she recommends cycling to anyone who is blind or partially sighted.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

In the final episode of ‘Down The Line' World Cup Specials, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group give their take on all of the action from this year's tournament. Hosted by RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para bowler Robert Barr

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer Astrid Carroll about her preparations for her first Commonwealth Games…

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer James Clegg about his Games preparation, his return to the pool and competing alongside his brother…

Let's talk to another athlete with sight loss taking part in this summer's Commonwealth games. David spoke to Team Scotland para swimmer Stephen Clegg about his Games preparation and returning from shoulder surgery

What's it like being a blind or partially sighted football fan during the sport's biggest event? Throughout this year's World Cup tournament, RNIB's Telephone ‘Football Focus' group are giving their take on all of the action from the tournament. Keeping the participants in line is RNIB Community Connections Coordinator Neil Atkinson.

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Ursula Carroll.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

A charity's board plays a huge part in the organisations governance, strategy and compliance but how do they do this?RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to RNIB Chair Anna Tylor to learn more about their work and hear about the board's 5 new members.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath.

The ability to enjoy books in an accessible way is a vital building block for education and career success but reading can also take you on adventures, become a discussion point or give you a breather from everyday life.RNIB is involved in the Year Of Reading and part of this is the Summer Reading Challenge.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to RNIB's Tom Norton, to learn more about the challenge and why it's so accessible.If you'd like more info, go to rnib.org.uk/education and go to the children's reading section.You can also go to rnib.org.uk/music or summerreadingchallenge.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, we're catching up with the VI athletes taking part. Today, David Hogg speaks to VI para bowler Ron Homer and Director Sue Davies…

The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow. Daivd Hogg spoke to the Lord Provost of Glasgow to find out what it means for the city….

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Rebecca Redfern MBE.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Matthew Redfern.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath