Team Scotland continues its countdown to Glasgow 2026 by announcing eight selections in para athletics with Birmingham 2022 silver medallist Sean Frame returning and Paralympic champions Ben Sandilands and Owen Miller making their Commonwealth Games debuts.

Paris 2024 Paralympic champion and world record holder Ben Sandilands leads a trio of stars in the T20 1500m, all with medal potential. He’s joined by Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medallist Owen Miller and World finalist Steven Bryce, with all three men training together under coach Steve Doig.

Having announced his arrival on the global stage in 2023, taking the World title at just 19 years old, Sandilands delivered a stellar run in the French capital to break the world record as he took gold on his Paralympic debut. Glasgow 2026 will be his first Commonwealth Games.

Talking about his selection, Ben said: “I’m really excited. It’s my first Commonwealth Games and it’s been something I’ve been dreaming about. I’m excited to compete and want to win a medal, that would be incredible.”

Also making their Team Scotland debuts are Joanna Robertson, in the T54 1500m, and Steven Stone, in the T20 Long Jump.

Joanna said: “It’s such an honour to be able to put on the Scotland vest and represent my home country at the Commonwealth Games. Racing for Team Scotland it’s more like home, you’re racing with close friends, those who understand you. Even just racing on your home turf gives you that extra boost, it’s fantastic.”

Fresh from racing both Boston and London marathons within a week, silver medallist in the T54 Marathon in Birmingham, Sean Frame steps down in distance to take on the 1500m in Glasgow.

Melanie Woods and Alexander Thomson also return for a second Games. Racing both the 400m and 1500m this time round, Woods will be looking for a medal after a 4th place finish in the T54 1500m in Birmingham, while T38 100m runner Thomson finished 7th four years ago on his Commonwealth Games debut.

Team Scotland’s Chef de Mission, Elinor Middlemiss MBE said: “It’s brilliant to welcome such a strong group of athletes to Team Scotland, from those with a proven track record on the global stage to those competing at a major multi sport event for the first time.

“With under three months to go, Team Scotland is really taking shape and I’m looking forward to seeing them compete in front of a strong Scottish support in Glasgow.”

Athletes selected:
Ben Sandilands – Men’s 1500m T20
Steven Bryce – Men’s 1500m T20
Owen Miller – Men’s 1500m T20
Sean Frame – Men’s 1500m T54
Steven Stone – Men’s Long Jump T20
Alexander Thomson – Men’s 100m T38
Joanna Robertson – Women’s 1500m T54
Melanie Woods – Women’s 1500m T54 and Women’s 400m T54

Team Scotland will compete in Athletics and Para Athletics at Scotstoun Stadium from 27 July – 1 August with tickets starting from £26 for adults and £20 for concessions. Tickets are available to purchase here.