The 18-year-old, who was the first female boxer to represent Scotland at any Commonwealth Games event when she claimed bronze at the Bahamas 2017 Youth Games in July, will join Vicky Glover as Scotland's two female boxers in the Australian city.

The duo will be the first female boxers to represent Scotland at a senior Commonwealth Games.

Gordon, the 2017 Scottish Youth Champion, narrowly missed out on the British Youth title last year after losing to England's Elizabeth Bools on a split decision in the final.

The Elgin native also won a silver medal at the Silesian Tournament in Poland in September.

Following her selection, Gordon, who will compete in the 45 to 48 kilogram category in Gold Coast, said: "When I got the phone call I was so excited.

"Going to the Youth Games was such an experience and really made me want to progress onto the senior Games, it's such a big opportunity and something I've always wanted.

"I made so many friends from other sports in The Bahamas, but it will be nice to have another girl to experience the boxing side of things with this time around.

"Vicky [Glover] and I have been at several events and training camps together and it would be great if we could both come back from the Gold Coast with a medal."

Chief executive of Boxing Scotland, Fraser Walker, added: "Huge congratulations to Megan on her selection.

"It is a historic moment to be sending Scotland's first female boxers to a Commonwealth Games and to now have a second woman on the team is fantastic news for the sport.

"We now have 11 boxers heading to Gold Coast and we are confident they will continue boxing's past success and return with a number of medals."

Gordon's selection means Scotland's team has now reached 118 athletes with the full squad due to be confirmed in March.

The Commonwealth Games will take place from April 4 to 15.