Scotland secures eight medals, including two golds, at Commonwealth Games
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Scotland celebrated a successful medal rush at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming eight medals within five hours, including two golds. The tally reached 23, with notable wins in swimming and athletics. Angharad Evans achieved two golds, while Melanie Woods set a Games record. The men’s 3x3 basketball team and women’s wheelchair teams also finished on the podium. Medal opportunities continue with upcoming boxing semi-finals and events in various sports.
- •Scotland wins eight medals in five hours, including two golds.
- •Angharad Evans and Melanie Woods lead the medal charge.
- •Scotland's overall medal count reaches 23 at Commonwealth Games.
- •Men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams secure podium finishes.
- •Upcoming events include boxing semi-finals and more athletics.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
- 9:35 PMBBC Sport — Scotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
"Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.
"Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:43 PMScotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 9:35 PMScotland win eight medals in five chaotic hours as Games hit halfway
Host nations Scotland win eight medals in the space of five chaotic hours on Wednesday - two of the gold - to take their Commonwealth Games tally in Glasgow to 23.
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