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Commonwealth Games 2026: Robyn Love and Scotland claim wheelchair 3x3 basketball silver

Robyn Love Leads Scotland to Silver in Thrilling Wheelchair 3x3 Basketball Final

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In a remarkable journey from heartbreak to triumph, Robyn Love and the Scotland women's wheelchair 3x3 basketball team secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. Four years earlier, Love experienced the sting of disappointment in Birmingham, where Scotland lost a bronze medal match against hosts England.

This time, the stakes were higher as the team faced England again, this time in the gold-medal match. With Love, Lea Smith, Kayli English, and Jodie Waite leading the charge, they had already claimed victory over Australia in the semi-finals earlier that day, ensuring at least a silver medal.

The final ended with an 18-10 defeat against England, but the team's spirit remained unbroken. Love expressed her joy, stating, "To get a Commonwealth silver with this group, and to get to coach them and see them grow... what a privilege."

Key highlights from the event:

  • Robyn Love: The only survivor from the previous Commonwealth Games team.
  • Scotland's Achievement: Secured silver in wheelchair basketball, marking a significant milestone.
  • Emotional Growth: Love reflected on her journey, contrasting the current experience with the past one in Birmingham.

Despite narrowly missing out on becoming Scotland's first Commonwealth medallists in a team sport, the team celebrated their achievement and the progress they made together.

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