Singaporean gymnast Amanda Yap, aged 16, claimed the nation’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, taking silver in the women’s balance beam final, according to The Straits Times.
Yap’s performance on the apparatus earned her a runner-up finish, marking Singapore’s first podium appearance at the Games, which began last week. The result was reported by multiple outlets including CNA, which noted the teenager clinched the medal for the city-state.
The balance beam silver adds to a growing list of achievements for the young gymnast, who competed against a field of Commonwealth athletes in Glasgow. The Straits Times highlighted the significance of the medal as Singapore’s first of the 2026 edition, though no further details on her routine or scores were provided in the available reports.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games, hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, continue through the end of the week. Yap’s medal is expected to boost Singapore’s overall tally as the event progresses, with more gymnastics and other disciplines still to be contested.
