Mark previously won gold at the Gold Coast games (Picture: SWPix/Scottish Cycling)
Dundee cyclist Mark Stewart has been named among the first athletes selected to represent Team Scotland at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing his place alongside fellow stars Katie Archibald and Lauren Bell.
The trio were chosen following standout performances at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Chile, where Stewart added another silver medal to his growing list of international honours.
For Stewart, the call up marks a significant milestone in a career already rich with success. The 29 year old made his Team Scotland debut as a teenager at Glasgow 2014, before claiming a memorable gold in the Points Race at Gold Coast 2018.
Since then, he has established himself as one of Scotland’s most consistent performers on the world stage, earning three World Championship medals including Madison silver both last year in Glasgow and again in Santiago this autumn.
Speaking after his selection was confirmed, Stewart reflected on the pride of returning to compete in his home nation.
He said his fourth Commonwealth Games appearance carries extra meaning, with Glasgow offering the chance to savour the atmosphere in a way his 18 year old self could not fully absorb.
He described it as “a privilege”, adding that representing Scotland remains one of the greatest honours of his career.
Stewart also highlighted how special it feels to wear Scottish colours on an international stage, something that only comes around once every four years.
With the velodrome expected to be one of the Games’ most electric venues, the Dundonian says he is determined to make the most of the opportunity and deliver a performance worthy of the home crowd.
Alongside Stewart, Olympic and World champion Katie Archibald returns to the Commonwealth stage after injury setbacks saw her miss both Birmingham 2022 and the Paris Olympics.
Her recent gold in the madison and silver in the elimination race underline her continued dominance on the track.
Lauren Bell, meanwhile, heads into the Games following her strongest year yet, adding top ten finishes and multiple British titles to her name.
Team Scotland Chef de Mission Elinor Middlemiss said the early selections mark an exciting start to the Glasgow 2026 journey, praising the trio for their contribution to Scotland’s track cycling success.
She added that securing such high calibre athletes at this stage sets a strong foundation for the months ahead.
More athletes from across Scotland’s ten sports and six para sports will be confirmed soon as preparations build towards what promises to be a memorable home Games.