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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

A medal you can read by touch: Glasgow CWG 2026 make history with first-ever braille design medals

Glasgow: When medals are draped around the necks of Commonwealth Games podium finishers here, some winners would notice something unusual beneath their fingertips.

For the first time in the Games' history, the medals feature braille and tactile elements, making them accessible to visually impaired athletes. The move ties in with Glasgow 2026's emphasis on inclusion, reflected in a record 47 gold medals across six Para sports - the biggest Para programme at a Commonwealth Games.

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