Pakistan and Uganda athletes ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games
Summary
Police in Scotland are investigating reports that some athletes from Uganda and Pakistan did not return home after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Officials say several athletes are missing, and some have expressed plans to stay in the UK.Key Facts
- The Commonwealth Games ended in Glasgow last Sunday after 11 days of competition.
- Police Scotland reported that several foreign athletes are unaccounted for.
- Four out of six Ugandan boxers went missing before their scheduled return flight.
- One Ugandan boxer said they planned to seek asylum in the UK.
- One Pakistani boxer also missed their flight home.
- Authorities are working with the UK Home Office to understand the situation.
- Missing athletes after Commonwealth Games have been reported in past events in Britain and Australia.
- Around 3,000 athletes from 74 countries participated in the Glasgow Games.
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