The outlets examine how to judge the success of Team Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the event concludes on home soil. The framing is consistent across sources: rather than treating success as a single measure, they prompt an overall assessment of Team Scotland’s results and impact throughout the Games. The discussion centers on evaluating sporting outcomes alongside broader performance considerations, such as how athletes perform across different sports and how Scotland’s representation fares against expectations tied to competing in front of a home crowd. Both pieces present the question of success as an open one, inviting readers to consider what constitutes a successful Games for a home nation—whether that means medal returns, strong finishes in events, the depth of participation, or signs of longer-term progress. Overall, the articles treat the end of the Commonwealth Games as a moment to review performance comprehensively rather than through a single headline figure, while keeping the focus on Team Scotland’s standing at the tournament.