Team Tayside at Glasgow 2026: Day 8

A medal winning day for Team Tayside at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Dundee cyclist Mark Stewart returned to the podium by winning silver, while Monikie's Joel McFarlane completed an impressive decathlon debut.

Elsewhere, Perth's Cerys Cairns helped Scotland secure the nation's highest-ever Commonwealth Games netball finish, while fellow Perth athlete Aiden Moffat made his Commonwealth Games debut in the judo competition.

Here's how Team Tayside got on.

🥈 Mark Stewart wins Commonwealth Games silver

Dundee's Mark Stewart claimed a superb silver medal in the men's elimination race at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Racing in front of a home Scottish crowd, Stewart battled through a world-class field to finish second behind Australia's Blake Agnoletto, securing his second Commonwealth Games medal.

The result comes eight years after Stewart was crowned Commonwealth champion in the men's points race at the Gold Coast 2018 Games, further cementing his place among Scotland's most successful track cyclists.

🏃 Joel McFarlane records top-eight finish on Commonwealth Games debut

Monikie's Joel McFarlane completed his first Commonwealth Games with an impressive eighth-place finish in the men's decathlon.

After two demanding days and ten events, McFarlane held his own against an outstanding international field, producing consistent performances throughout the competition to finish among the Commonwealth's top combined-events athletes.

The result marks another significant milestone for the Monikie athlete, who can take plenty of confidence from his debut appearance on one of the biggest stages in the sport.

🏐 Cerys Cairns helps Scotland achieve historic finish

Perth's Cerys Cairns helped Scotland end their Commonwealth Games campaign on a high by defeating Malawi in the seventh-place play-off.

The victory secured Scotland's highest-ever finish in Commonwealth Games netball history, surpassing the team's previous best performance and providing another landmark moment for the Scottish Thistles.

🥋 Aiden Moffat makes Commonwealth Games debut

Perth judoka Aiden Moffat made his Commonwealth Games debut in the men's -66kg competition.

Representing Team Scotland at a home Games, Moffat competed with determination against a strong international field.

Although he was unable to progress into the medal contests, reaching the Commonwealth Games is a significant achievement and another milestone in his promising career.

🏃 Giving Back to Track recipient Rebecca Grieve helps Scotland qualify for 4x400m mixed final

Eilish McColgan's Dundee-based Giving Back to Track initiative continues to make its mark on the international stage, with recipient Rebecca Grieve helping Scotland to sixth place in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Team Tayside Record – Day 8

🥈 Mark Stewart – Wins Commonwealth Games silver in the men's elimination race

🟢 Rebecca Grieve – Helps Scotland qualify for the mixed 4x400m finals tomorrow

🟢 Joel McFarlane – Finishes 8th overall in the men's decathlon

🟢 Cerys Cairns – Helps Scotland secure their highest-ever Commonwealth Games netball finish (7th)

🔴 Aiden Moffat – Makes his Commonwealth Games debut in the men's -66kg competition