World records smashed as Stirling Highland Games makes big return

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Stirling Highland Games marked its recent return with new world records as well as becoming the first Games to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.Four world records in shot put and hammer throwing - were broken by the Wounded Highlanders team of injured military veterans competing in Stirling’s adaptive heavyweight contest.And games president Matt McGrandles was proud to commit to the Covenant and be awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award by the Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA).He and his team are now looking forward to the 2023 Games which will take place on Saturday, August 19.Matt said: “We’re always proud to host the Wounded Highlanders who compete in our adaptive heavyweight competition and it was amazing to see them smash four world records.

We were also honoured to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and pledge to embrace employment opportunities for veterans in recognition of their service.“We’re the first Highland Games to sign up and hope more high-profile events will follow our lead.”The HRFCA’s employer engagement director Roy McLellan was delighted to present Matt and this year’s chieftain Ali McGrandles with the Bronze Award and Armed Forces Covenant plaque at the games.The bronze award is granted to employers and organisations as an acknowledgement of their pledge to support the Armed Forces community.

From there, they can work towards silver and then gold status.Mr McLelland said: “We had a wonderful day at Stirling and were pleased to see the organisation become the first Highland Games to sign the Covenant.“By doing this they will not only help the Armed Forces community but also encourage more people and companies to participate and learn more about what we do.”