Julien Frascadore Named Team Canada 2026 Closing Ceremonies Flagbearer
Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glasgow, Scotland (2026-08-02) – Julien Frascadore (Beauport, QC), who captured Commonwealth Games gold in judo (-66 kg) and exemplified Team Canada’s Mighty, Together spirit throughout Glasgow 2026, has been named Team Canada’s Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer. Julien Frascadore entered the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as one of […]
Julien Frascadore, a 26-year-old judoka from Beauport, Quebec, has been named the flagbearer for Team Canada at the 2026 Closing Ceremonies. A standout athlete in the men's -66 kg division, Frascadore has already achieved notable success, including winning a silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games and multiple medals on the Pan American circuit.
Currently a member of the national team training centre in Montreal, Frascadore has also served as a training partner for Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. His gold medal performance at the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow marks the pinnacle of his international career, solidifying his position among Canada's top contenders as the nation prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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