Congratulating Ben Sandilands and Steven Bryce on Commonwealth Games Success

That the Parliament congratulates Ben Sandilands, who is from Kirkcaldy, on winning the Gold medal in the Men's T20 1,500 metres at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, adding Commonwealth success to an already outstanding athletic career; notes that Ben is the reigning Paralympic champion in the event, having won Gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in a time of 3 minutes 45.40 seconds, a performance that established a new T20 1,500m world record; notes that he has previously claimed the World Para Athletics title and has become one of Scotland's most accomplished para-athletes; recognises that Ben's achievements are a tremendous source of pride for Kirkcaldy, Fife and Scotland as a whole, and that his dedication, perseverance and sporting excellence continue to inspire young people across the country to pursue athletics and sport; congratulates Steven Bryce on winning the Bronze medal in the same event, ensuring a strong Scottish presence on the podium and highlighting the depth of talent in Scottish para-athletics; acknowledges the contribution of their coaches, families, clubs and support teams in helping both athletes reach the highest level of competition, and wishes Ben and Steven every success for the future, thanking them for being exceptional ambassadors for Scotland.