Team Scotland gathers for Commonwealth Games kitting out event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Team Scotland held their kitting out day three weeks before the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event featured Duncan Scott delivering the King's Baton via speedboat, and athletes received their official kit, including a notable kilt with accompanying items. The atmosphere was upbeat, with athletes expressing excitement about competing for their country, despite earlier concerns about the Games' future after the withdrawal of the Victorian hosts. The event concluded with athletes packing their bulging suitcases, preparing for the Games' opening ceremony scheduled for later this month.
- •Duncan Scott delivered the King's Baton on the River Clyde.
- •The kitting out day included the distribution of official sports gear.
- •Athletes received personalized gifts like kilts, handbags, and thistle broaches.
- •Questions about the Games' relevance were overshadowed by athletes' excitement.
- •The Games opening ceremony is set for later this month.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Speedboats, handbags & free eggs - inside Team Scotland's kitting out day
- 4:39 PMBBC Sport — Speedboats, handbags & free eggs - inside Team Scotland's kitting-out day
"Three weeks from the Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland now look the part as they get kitted out - and bag some goodies too.
"Three weeks from the Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland now look the part as they get kitted out - and bag some goodies too.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 4:39 PMSpeedboats, handbags & free eggs - inside Team Scotland's kitting out day
Three weeks from the Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland now look the part as they get kitted out - and bag some goodies too.
- BBC SportJul 1, 2026, 4:39 PMSpeedboats, handbags & free eggs - inside Team Scotland's kitting-out day
Three weeks from the Commonwealth Games, Team Scotland now look the part as they get kitted out - and bag some goodies too.
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