Glasgow University win the Glasgow Taxis Cup for first time in four years

The university regained the Glasgow Taxis Cup, which they last held in 2018, after beating rivals Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian. 

The competition, which took place after a three-year break due to Covid-19, saw over 800 students take part across 21 different sports, including athletics, badminton and hockey, at Scotstoun Sports Campus. 

Jessica Woodcock, sports president of Glasgow University Sports Association, said: "To say I'm proud is an understatement - huge congratulations to Glasgow and to everyone who took part, helped to organise and came to support. 

"It's been wonderful seeing the return of Glasgow Taxis Cup again this year and seeing so many students getting involved after what has been an odd few years. 

"Lifting that cup for Glasgow has been one of my proudest moments while Sports President and I can't wait to bring it back where it belongs - Glasgow."

The event, which is now in its 19th year, has been supported by Glasgow Taxis Ltd. since 2011. 

Donald McPherson, chairman of Glasgow Taxis, said: "We are proud to continue our long-standing sponsorship of the Glasgow Taxis Cup, championing the sporting talent across the city's three universities as well as the wider contribution these institutions make to Glasgow. 

"It's amazing that even for some third and fourth-year students this will be their first time competing properly for the Glasgow Taxis Cup. 

"We must commend the resilience the students have shown over the last couple of very turbulent years, resilience which will stand them in good stead for the competition ahead."