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Scottish actor announced as ambassador for major 2026 event

Scottish actor Sam Heughan has been named the inaugural celebrity ambassador for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Heughan, known for his role in Outlander, will feature in a new television advert promoting the event, which returns to Glasgow next summer.
The Games will welcome over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, competing across 10 sports and six Para sports.
Heughan expressed his profound delight at the role, describing it as a 'full circle' moment, having missed the 2014 Games.
His health initiative, My Peak Challenge, has also been announced as an official partner for Glasgow 2026, aiming to inspire people to move more.

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