That the Parliament congratulates the University of Stirling on sending a record 22 athletes to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, surpassing the 20 athletes who competed at the Birmingham games in 2022; understands that the athletes represent a total of six countries, including Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Trinidad and Tobago, and Malaysia, and four sports comprising swimming, judo, wheelchair basketball, and artistic gymnastics; further understands that the University’s swimmers include Olympic champions, Duncan Scott OBE, Tom Dean MBE, Freya Anderson MBE and Jack McMillan; recognises that the University of Stirling is both Team Scotland's Official University Partner and Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence; welcomes that the University hosted the King's Baton Relay on campus on 6 July, and wishes all University athletes the best of luck for the competition.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Heather Anderson, Colin Beattie, Steven Bonnar, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Martyn Day, Jackie Dunbar, Clare Haughey, Julie MacDougall, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Mark Ruskell, Alyn Smith, Paul Sweeney