The wait is lastly over for West Lothian’s athletes set to go for gold on the 2022 Commonwealth Video games.
The sporting competition in Birmingham kicks off at the moment and West Lothian will probably be proudly represented by 10 athletes throughout numerous sports activities as Crew Scotland look to high the 44 medals they gained 4 years in the past in Australia.
And there’s each likelihood medals will probably be making their means again to West Lothian, with lots of our athletes being podium hopefuls.
Within the pool, Craig Benson is ready to participate in his third Video games for Crew Scotland, whereas Livingston-born duo Keanna MacInnes and Emma Russell are a part of an exceptionally sturdy feminine swimming squad.
Fauldhouse’s Reese Lynch made historical past by changing into the primary Scottish boxer to win a medal at a senior World Championship occasion final yr and is aiming so as to add Commonwealth Video games gold to his assortment, whereas Uphall gymnast Shannon Archer returns after a powerful displaying at Gold Coast
2018.
She claimed a pair of fifth place finishes in Australia however will probably be in search of a medal in Birmingham. As will West Lothian Creative Gymnastics Membership ace Cameron Lynn.
There will probably be a definite West Lothian really feel to the gymnastics squad, too, as father-daughter
duo John and Becki Campbell are a part of the teaching squad.
Lothian Working Membership’s Sarah Inglis has loved big success since shifting throughout the pond and the long-distance runner will probably be competing in her first Commonwealth Video games.
It’s a primary chew of the Video games cherry additionally for Broxburn weightlifter Alice Aitchison and Livingston-born netball star Rachel Conway, who will probably be hoping to play her half in Crew Scotland profitable their first-ever medal within the sport.
Final, however not at all least, Ecclesmachan desk tennis ace Colin Dalgleish is again representing his nation after a fantastic efficiency 4 years in the past.
Regardless of the outcomes, we’re positive all our athletes will do West Lothian, and Scotland, proud in Birmingham. West Lothian Provost Cathy Muldoon wished everybody good luck as they put together to battle it out with the very best on the planet.
She stated: “Good luck to all of the athletes and coaches with West Lothian connections participating within the Commonwealth Video games in Birmingham.
“It’s implausible to see so many members of Crew Scotland who have been born, lived or labored in West Lothian, throughout sports activities together with boxing, swimming and gymnastics.
“On behalf of everybody in West Lothian, I wish to say we're all immensely happy with you all and sincerely hope you all have a profitable video games.”
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