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Scotland celebrate Commonwealth Games 2022 3×3 qualification double

Scotland will compete in both the men’s and women’s 3×3 tournaments at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after both teams secured qualification in Largs, on Wednesday.

Gareth Murray led the men’s team as player-coach alongside Glasgow Rocks teammates Jonny Bunyan and Fraser Malcolm with Nottingham Hoods guard Kyle Jimenez rounding out the four-player team.

Kennedy Leonard suited up for Scotland alongside GB guard Hannah Robb and Caledonia Pride duo Sian Phillips and Erin McGarrachan.

Both Scottish teams went unbeaten through the qualifying tournament with victories over Northern Ireland in the final, while Wales failed to pick up a win across both events.

The Scotland men’s side ran out comfortable 21-5 winners, while the women’s quartet battled their way to a 21-13 triumph to advance to the main tournament later this year.

Results:

(M) Scotland 21-13 Wales; (W) Northern Ireland 14-10 Wales; (M) Northern Ireland 21-14 Wales; (W) Scotland 19-7 Northern Ireland; (M) Scotland 22-4 Northern Ireland; (W) Scotland 21-4 Wales.

(M) Scotland 21-5 Northern Ireland – Final; (W) Scotland 21-13 Northern Ireland – Final

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