SASI athlete Jesse Moore has been selected to represent Australia at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, earning his second Commonwealth Games berth and leading an exciting men’s artistic gymnastics team.

Moore, who made his Commonwealth Games debut at Birmingham 2022, returns to the international stage as one of Australia’s key artistic gymnastics athletes and will play an important leadership role as several teammates prepare for their first Games experience.

“I’m honoured and proud to be leading the men’s team,” Moore said.

“Making my debut at Birmingham was a really special experience and it gave me a taste of what it means to compete on that stage and represent Australia.

“We’ve got a number of athletes experiencing that for the first time in Glasgow, and I hope it’s just as memorable for them and the start of a long journey in the green and gold.”

Moore is joined in the men’s artistic gymnastics team by Benjamin Foster, Tru Hagens, James Hardy and Ritam Malik, all selected for their Commonwealth Games debut.

Australian Team Chef de Mission Petria Thomas OAM OLY said selection to the Commonwealth Games reflected the commitment and resilience shown by the athletes.

“Selection to a Commonwealth Games team is a significant achievement and reflects the hard work, resilience and commitment each of these gymnasts has shown,” Thomas said.

“It’s fantastic to see such a strong blend of experience and emerging talent in this group. I have no doubt they will represent Australia with great pride both on and off the competition floor.”

Gymnastics Australia CEO Alistair Edgar said the selected team was well balanced and ready to perform strongly in Glasgow.

“This is a fantastic team selection, and I congratulate each of the athletes on earning the opportunity to represent Australia in Glasgow 2026,” Edgar said.

“With a strong foundation of international experience alongside a group of debutants ready to make their mark, this team is well placed to deliver inspiring performances on the Commonwealth stage.”

Synonymous with strength, precision and athleticism, artistic gymnastics remains one of the most anticipated sports on the Commonwealth Games program, with athletes competing across a range of apparatus in pursuit of medals and national pride.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August, with artistic gymnastics events taking place at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena from Friday 24 to Tuesday 28 July.