THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES COUNCIL FOR SCOTLAND NEWSLETTER

More than 400 people, including team members past and present, attended the 2006 Commonwealth Games Annual Awards Dinner sponsored by the Glasgow 2014 Bid with support from Clydesdale Bank and Scotlandistheplace.com. Everyone was keen to re-live the Scottish Team’s best all time performance in Melbourne and at the same time enjoy the contemplation of a possible home Games in Glasgow in 2014.

With the swimmers’ domination in the pool it was Gregor Tait, top athlete of the Games winning gold in the 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley and bronze in both the 100m backstroke and medley relay who was named the Scottish Sportsperson of the Year and awarded the Emirates Lonsdale Trophy.

Gregor has established himself as a backstroke specialist over a number of years, including winning a silver medal in the 200m backstroke at the 2002

Commonwealth Games, and making the final of the same event

at the 2004 Olympic Games. Scottish and former

Tait takes top honours

British record holder across the range of backstroke events, Gregor has returned to Scotland to train with Fred Vergnoux

at City of Edinburgh to focus on the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

In second place was cyclist Craig MacLean who had an exceptional 2006. Craig not only led the sprint team to victory

at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March this year, but he followed this up with an outstanding individual performance at the World Championships in France less than a month later. There, he took silver in the individual sprint, beaten only by the reigning Olympic Champion. Known as a loyal and committed team player, Craig has won no less than one Olympic, two Commonwealth and seven World titles, nine in team events.

Taking third spot was double Commonwealth gold medallist shooter Sheena Sharp, for her individual and pairs medals in the 50m rifle prone, improving on her silver medal in the pairs event in 2002. With a 100% record in her events, Sheena has become the most successful

Scottish woman ever at a single Commonwealth Games, alongside swimmer Caitlin McClatchey.

Announcing the winners, Louise Martin CBE, Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland said: “2006 was an outstanding and memorable year for Scotland’s Commonwealth Games Team and it was a privilege to be in Melbourne to share in the success and to see so many first class ambassadors for Scotland and Scottish sport. Indeed it was fitting that in our 75th Anniversary year the Scottish Team should have its most successful Games ever.

“This year we were spoilt for choice when it came to selecting a winner of the Emirates Lonsdale Trophy. But I am sure that you will agree that the way our swimmers dominated in the pool, winning 12 medals including 6 gold, that Gregor Tait with his four medals is indeed our worthy winner for 2005/6.”

Also taking part in the celebrations were the delegates of the European Group of the Commonwealth Games Federation, visiting Glasgow to tour the facilities and hear about Glasgow’s exciting plans to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

ISSUE 7 SPRING 2007

Given the fantastic medal haul of 11 gold, 7 silver and 11 bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, selecting the Scottish Sportsperson of the Year, was always going to be a difficult choice.

Gregor Tait receives the Emirates Londsale Trophy from Denise Holmes, Sales Manager, Emirates Airlines and Louise Martin

Previous winner: Chris Hoy

2003/04/05

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Originally named the Scottish National Sports Federation, this preceded the formation, by one year, of the British Empire Games Federation, now the Commonwealth Games Federation. As the Games themselves have changed from ‘British Empire Games’ to ‘British Empire and Commonwealth Games’ to ‘British Commonwealth Games’ to ‘Commonwealth Games’, so has the Scottish body reflected the changing Commonwealth and wider sporting community. In 2001 Jon Doig was appointed as the organisation’s first professional full-time chief executive and a move to a company limited by guarantee earlier this year became the latest development.

Since 1930, the Games have remained the only multi-sport Games that Scotland competes in as a nation in its own right, an important focal point for our athletes, sports governing bodies and the Scottish public.

At the first Games in 1930, 400 athletes from eleven countries (Australia, British Guiana, Canada, England, Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa and Wales) took part in just seven sports. The first Scottish team comprised 15 competitors and three officials. Contrast this with the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne which took in 71 countries and territories,

Scotland celebrates 75 years of Commonwealth Games history

Scotland is one of only six countries to have competed in each of the 18 Commonwealth Games held to date. Over the years we have seen some truly heroic Scottish performances and below we have selected just a few of the highlights.

with over 6000 athletes and officials competing in 16 sports. Scotland was represented by 240 athletes and officials.

In the 18 Games held to date, Scotland has won 330 medals. The first gold medal was won at the first Games by Dunky Wright in the marathon and a further 81 gold have now been won, the last being claimed by light heavyweight boxer Kenny Anderson in Melbourne. Indeed, boxing is the only sport to have won at least one medal at every Games.

The full roll call of Games medallists has included some of Scotland’s most recognised sportsmen and women. Their achievements have provided many of Scotland’s greatest sporting moments and feelings of national pride as the Saltire has been raised and the national anthem played. In 1958 even the anthem changed from ‘Scots Wha Hae’ to the current choice of ‘Scotland the Brave’. This in itself has been the subject of much debate over recent times.

75 years has seen a lot of other developments. The first Games in Canada saw the team travel by sea. In 1950 the boat trip to Auckland saw the team away for 113 days and included an exhibition tour of many of New Zealand’s small towns and cities. The practice of travelling by boat came to an end with the 1954 Vancouver Games. Contrast this

Scotland has a strong tradition when it comes to the Commonwealth Games and 2006 saw the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland celebrate the 75th anniversary of its formation on 30 April 1931.

1931-2006

As an athlete, official or spectator no doubt you will all have your own views - email info@cgcs.org.uk and let us know your favourites!

1930 Hamilton: Dunky Wright, Marathon, Gold

1934 London: Edward B Melrose, Wrestling, Gold

1938 Sydney: James Watson, Boxing, Silver

1950 Auckland: Peter Heatly, Diving, 1 Gold, 1 Silver

1954 Vancouver: Helen O Gordon, Swimming, 2 Gold

1958 Cardiff: Dick McTaggart, Boxing, Gold

1962 Perth: Philip M Caira, Weightlifting, Gold

1966 Kingston: James Alder, Athletics, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze

1970 Edinburgh: Lachie Stewart, Athletics, Gold

1974 Christchurch: David Wilkie, Swimming, 2 Gold, 1 Silver

1978 Edmonton: Allan Wells, Athletics, 2 Gold, 1 Silver

1982 Brisbane: Willie Wood, Lawn Bowls, Gold

1986 Edinburgh: Dan Travers & Billy Gilliland, Badminton, Gold

1990 Auckland: Liz McColgan, Athletics, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze

1994 Victoria: Shirley McIntosh, Shooting, 1 Gold, 1 Silver

1998 Kuala Lumpur: Alex Arthur, Boxing, Gold

2002 Manchester: Chris Hoy, Cycling, 1 Gold, 1 Bronze

2006 Melbourne: Gregor Tait, Swimming, 2 Gold, 2 Bronze

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with the 24 hour Emirates flights direct from Glasgow to Australia reflecting how much the globe has shrunk.

Fashions have also evolved. Hats, gloves and even blazers are no longer seen as essential items for current athletes, being replaced by the ever fashionable kilts. Whilst there have been technological developments in everything from sports science and sports medicine support, to media coverage and equipment design, some things are cyclical. The 1930 requirement for swimming costumes to show two inches of trouser leg and have two buttons on the shoulder have been dropped, although the current full length swimming ‘fast skins’ have shown an inadvertent return to early modesty! In 1930 Ellen King’s swimming costume even doubled up as athletics kit, as Dunky Wright is reported to have won gold in her ‘still damp’ costume, it being identified as the ‘coolest thing he could find to run in’.

In the millennium, Scotland introduced the concept of the Commonwealth Youth Games and following the successful inaugural event in Edinburgh, this has now become an established part of the international sporting calendar, held in Bendigo, Australia in 2004 and destined for Pune, India in 2008.

Keen to remain at the forefront of innovation in Commonwealth sport, 2006 saw Scotland host the first ever Commonwealth Sports Development Conference attracting 150 delegates fromacross the 71 member nations including Fiji, South Africa, Malta, Jamaica,India, Australia and Canada.

As we move towards our centenary, the next twenty five years will no doubt see further success and even more changes. However there is no doubt that the one constant will be the importance of the

Commonwealth Games to the athletes and public in Scotland.

FACTSCOMMONWEALTHGAMES

BEST FEMALEHelen O Gordon was a double gold medallist in swimming in 1954 and also won gold and bronze in 1950 making her the most medalled Scottish female athlete.

MOST GAMESBowler Willie Wood is Scotland’s most capped Commonwealth Games athlete, having competed in seven Games, followed by shooter Ian Marsden in six and both gymnast Steve Frew and bowler Joyce Lindores in five.

MOST GOLD MEDALS Sprinter Allan Wells has won the most gold medals for Scotland winning four gold out of his six medals.

MOST MEDALSShooter Alister Allan has won the most ever medals for Scotland totalling 10 from five Games.

BEST GAMESScotland’s most successful Games was in Melbourne 2006 winning 29 medals including 11 gold, to finish 6th in the overall medal table.

TEAM’S MOST MEDALSScotland’s highest medal tally at any Games was in Edinburgh in 1986 winning 33 medals 3 gold, 12 silver and 18 bronze.

Swimming is the most successful sport in a single Games winning 12 medals in Melbourne. This brings the sport’s total medal haul to 67 including 17 gold making them the most successful sport of all time.TOP SPORT

Boxing is the only sport to have won a medal at every Commonwealth Games for Scotland.

EVERY GAMES

SPORTS SELECTED FOR 2008

Athletics Men & Women: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 100m Hurdles, 110m Hurdles, 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, Hammer, Discus, Javelin. Maximum two athletes per country per event.

Aquatics Men & Women: 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Backstroke. Maximum 2 athletes per country per event. Consideration will be given to relays once indicative levels of entries are known.

Badminton Men & Women: Singles and Doubles. Maximum 4 men and 4 women per country per event. Consideration will be given to team events once indicative levels of entries are known.

Boxing Men: 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg. Maximum 1 entry per country per weight category.

Shooting Men: 10m Air Rifle, 50m Rifle Prone, 50 Rifle 3 Positions, 10m Air Pistol, 25m Sports Pistol, 50m Pistol, Trap, Double Trap

Women: 10m Air Rifle, 50m Air Rifle prone, 50m Rifle 3 Positions, 10m Air Pistol, 25m Sport Pistol.

Maximum 1 entry per country per event.

Table Tennis Men & Women: Singles and Doubles. Subject to sufficient entries Mixed Doubles and a team event will be included. Maximum 4 men and 4 women per country.

Tennis Men & Women: Singles and Doubles. Maximum 4 men and 4 women per country per event. Consideration will be given to team events once indicative levels of entries are known.

Weightlifting Men: 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg. Maximum 1 entry per country per weight category. Women: 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg. Max 1 entry per country per weight category.

Wrestling Men: 39-42kg, 46kg, 59kg, 54kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg. Maximum 1 entry per country per weight category.

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Pune is located 170km south of Mumbai near the western coast of the Arabian Sea.

The Airport is situated in the Lohagaon area, about 12km from the city. Indian Airlines and

Jet Airways provide regular flights to Pune from Delhi. There are also excellent railway services

connecting to all major cities.

Pune is the cultural capital of the Maharashtra region.

Pune has always been famous for its history and tourist attractions include the Aga Khan Palace and the Gandhi National Memorial. It is also well

known for its shopping and food.

Rainfall in Pune is 70cm June to September.

The climate in Pune ranges from 26-40°C in summer and 19-29°C in winter with the best

time to visit between October and May.

All you need to know about Pune

Commonwealth Youth Games expandFollowing the success of the 2004 Games in Bendigo, together with the incentive of a travel subsidy from the Pune organisers, there is an anticipated increase in demand from countries for places and Pune have guaranteed to support a minimum of 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women) per Commonwealth Games Assocation (CGA).

Because of this, total athlete numbers are expected to increase from 1000 to 1200. Staffing will then be allocated by the CGF on a basis of one staff member for every four athletes.

Whilst exact numbers have not been advised, we would anticipate an allocation for Scotland of around 40 athlete places with a 1990 birth date or later.

Following confirmation of interest from individual sports and final athlete places from the CGF, selection policies will be developed and formally signed off with each sport by CGCS.

The post of General Team Manager, Head Doctor and Head Physiotherapist will be advertised and appointed early in 2007 to ensure a smooth planning process and other staff appointments will be made once athlete numbers are confirmed.

The Commonwealth Youth Games in Bendigo in 2004 were hugely successful for Scotland, with the team winning 12 Gold, 17 Silver and 23 Bronze to finish fourth on the medal table. Pune in India will host the third Commonwealth Youth Games from 12-18 October 2008 and planning is already well underway.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board met last November to approve the sport programme for the next Youth Games. It will include nine sports with Shooting, Table Tennis and Wrestling all making their debut.

Pune 2008

Scotland made a strong showing in the pool in 2004

Athletics, weightlifting and tennis will all figure in 2008

As with previous Games, entries are on an invitation basis with countries first asked to confirm interest in competing in the different sports and events. An invitation will then be made.

12–18 OCTOBER

It will be second time the Games have been to Asia but the first for the world’s largest democracy of India. Identified along with China as the world’s next economic powerhouse, India sees hosting the next Commonwealth Games as an opportunity to showcase not only sport but the city and country as a whole. Those who saw the Delhi segment at the Closing Ceremony in Melbourne will have had their appetites whetted for what will be a truly unique cultural as well as sporting occasion.

Already the Games are preparing for the largest ever number of athletes

participating amidst spectacular settings using iconic monuments

such as the Red Gate along with many other new and redeveloped facilities. In addition, there will be a new

housing township on a 118 acre site forming the Games village,

linked to metro rail, new motorway systems and new airport and railway stations. A successful Commonwealth Games in Delhi is also being promoted in India as a springboard to further Asian Games and Olympic Games Bids.

In November 2006 the Commonwealth Games Federation Executive Board approved the final sport programme with

the addition of Archery, back in the Games for the first time since its debut in 1982, and a new sport of Tennis.

This brings to total number of sports to 17.

Aquatics – Swimming, Diving Archery Athletics Badminton Boxing Cycling – Road, Track, Mountain Bike Gymnastics – Artistic, Rhythmic Hockey Lawn Bowls Netball Rugby Sevens Shooting - Clay, Fullbore, Smallbore,

Pistol Squash Table Tennis Tennis Weightlifting Wrestling

For Wrestling it is a return to the sport programme after a gap of eight years, whilst Triathlon and Basketball which were on the Melbourne programme have been dropped by the hosts.

Scotland has already started its Delhi preparations using the 2006 Games debrief as its starting point. Joint planning meetings have been held with sportscotland and the Scottish Institute of Sport. As part of this process early 2007 will look at the feasibility of replicating the successful pre Games Holding Camp model, with regular meetings scheduled with individual sports to develop both CGCS’s and the sports own plans.

As memories of Melbourne take their rightful place in the history books, thoughts turn to the next Games in Delhi, India which will open just over three and a half years from now on the 3rd of October 2010 in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

DELHI

Sheru is the Games official mascot

Delhi 2010 facts IndiahascompetedintheCommonwealthGamessince1934 Indiawon50medalsinMelbourne2006finishing4thonthe

medaltable PopulationofDelhi13.8million PopulationofIndiaover1billion WeatherattimeoftheGameswillaveragebetween18and34˚C 5

Asian Delhicacy awaits!

Qutub Minarh is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi India. This five-storey Islamic structure from the 13th century is the highest stone tower in India – this is Delhi’s Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Humayun’s Tomb: This glorious building in Delhi was considered the inspiration for the Taj Mahal at Agra.

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At the Daily Record’s Our Heroes Awards Dinner in April, the team won the Inspirational Heroes category sponsored by the Hunter Foundation. But it was the swimmers who were the stars of the show. Not only did they win the Sporting Heroes category they went on to scoop the overall Our Heroes award for their stunning performance winning 12 medals in the pool.

Gregor Tait - “It’s a huge honour to win these awards and it is awesome to think that there is so much support for us out there.”

Cyclist Chris Hoy came second in the Elite Male Athlete category at the Commonwealth Sport Awards, only just piped at the post by Jamaican sprinter Assafa Powell, whilst the swimming team came third in the Best Team category.

At the Sunday Mail Sports Awards in December the team got a standing ovation when they won the Best Amateur Team category, whilst swimming took Sport of the Year.

Many individual athletes were recognised with awards from their own sports governing bodies, with hurdler Chris Baillie cleaning up at the Scottish Athletics

Accolades galoreSince the victorious team of 2006 returned to Scotland at the end of March, there has been a stream of tributes and awards made in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

awards dinner, whilst National Swimming Coach Chris Martin was shortlisted for UK Male Coach of the Year at sports coach UK’s prestigious Coaching Awards.

2006 was a magnificent year for swimmer Kirsty Balfour who, armed with a silver and bronze from Melbourne, went on to win two gold and a silver at the European Championships and finished the year by taking the 200m breaststroke European Shortcourse title in Helsinki and a silver in the 100m breaststroke. Her significant achievements were recognised by the British Olympic Association, being named as the athlete of the year for aquatics.

Kirsty Balfour – “I feel really honoured to have been recognised by both British Swimming and the BOA and I was surprised to have been chosen for this inaugural award.”

Congratulations were also due to team sponsors Clydesdale Bank, who won an award in recognition of their outstanding sponsorship campaign around the team.

And as the year drew to a close there were final tributes for Scottish Commonwealth Games, with Chef de Mission, Paul Bush receiving an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, along with bowler Alex Marshall who received an MBE.

Veteran of four Games, Alex took a second successive Commonwealth gold medal in the pairs in 2006 with team mate Paul Foster and is also three-times world indoor singles champion.

Alex Marshall – “I am really chuffed to get the MBE. I was a bit taken aback. It’s been a good year, particularly at the Commonwealth Games.”

Paul Bush - “Receiving the letter informing me of the honour in November was a real surprise. It was a great privilege to work with the Scottish Team at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games that witnessed outstanding achievements and record breaking performances by our athletes. Melbourne was a great Games and will provide lasting memories for many years to come.”

Reflecting on 2006, Scotland’s First Minister Jack McConnell identified the team’s performance in Melbourne as one of his two highlights of the year. Mr McConnell said: “My personal highlight was the achievement of our athletes in Melbourne and the swimming team in particular. They were fantastic ambassadors for Scotland and I am sure many other sportsmen and women will draw inspiration from what they achieved.”

Congratulations to all our athletes and officials and the very best of luck for performances in 2007.

For the swimmers there is an early return to Melbourne in March for the World Swimming Championships, this time staged in a temporary pool in the Rod Laver Arena, the 2006 venue for the gymnastics. Let’s hope they are inspired to the same great heights as last year. We will watch with interest!

Paul Bush

Alex Marshall with partner Paul Foster

Kirsty Balfour

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The date is November 9th. No ordinary day, as this is the day that delegates from 71 Commonwealth countries will gather in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, to decide which city will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games: Abuja, Nigeria; Halifax, Canada or Glasgow, Scotland.

This gives the team behind Scotland’s bid just ten short months to convince the 70 other voting CGAs that Glasgow is the ideal choice for the Games. Much has already been achieved. The Back Scotland’s Bid campaign has been an incredible success. 1.5 million people have pledged their support in just over a year – sending out a clear message to the world that Scotland wants to win!

The finishing line is in sight but there is still a lot to be done between now and the end of the race.

Over the past few months the Bid Team, led by CGCS Chairman Louise Martin, have been travelling round the Commonwealth to meet the people who have the final say, hearing of their hopes for the bid, telling them about our plans and answering their questions. The inclusion of an athlete from our Athletes Commission has played an important part in getting the message

across that a Glasgow Games would be about the athletes and the sports, first and foremost.

So far we have met around 50 of the voters face to face. In the next few months we will be looking to meet them all.

At the same time, the team have to finish the all important ‘Bid Document’. This contains detailed plans about what a Scottish Games would look like. Everything from the sports included, to venues, to transport, to doping control has to be in this document. It has been a mammoth task getting it ready - but it is almost finished. It will be handed over to the Commonwealth Games Federation on 9th May in London – exactly six months before decision day.

Once we have submitted the Bid Document it will be the turn of the Commonwealth to come to Glasgow.

The first group to visit the city will be the formal Evaluation Commission. This group of people will look at the city, the plans for the Games and importantly, what the level of public support is.

After the Evaluation Commission leaves, a representative from each of the Commonwealth countries will come to Scotland. They too will want to know what is being planned for the Games - but they will also want to get to know what kind of city Glasgow is and what our country is like.

And finally, it’s off to Sri Lanka to present our case to the delegates and wait for the outcome of that all important vote – one country, one vote. We need 36 clear votes to win.

It’s going to be a busy year, but one that all Scots can play a part in. If you haven’t done it yet, join the team. Show the world how passionate you are about your city, your country and about bringing the Games here in 2014. Sign up today!

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There are some dates throughout the year that people always remember. December 25th, February 14th, November 30th. This year, there is another date to add to the diary. One that will have a huge impact on the whole of Scotland.

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2007

January Key 2008 GTM Youth Games Posts advertised

12 March Commonwealth Day

9 May Submission of 2014 Bid document to CGF

May Corporate Golf Day

1 August 2008 Sport Specific Staff posts advertised

24 September Youth Games Sport Specific selection policies completed

30 September Youth Games Sport Specific Staff appointed

Sept/Oct CGCS Annual Awards Dinner

9 November CGF General Assembly- Awarding of Host 2014 Games

21 November CGCS Executive Elections

5 December Youth Games Team Staff Meeting

2008

5 January Youth Games Team Camp

6 February Youth Games Team Staff Meeting

Feb/March 2010 GTM and Head Medical Posts advertised and appointed

12 March Commonwealth Day

April Site Visit Delhi/ Dubai/ Pune

8 August Youth Games Team Selections confirmed

14 September Youth Games Team Camp

5-11 October Youth Games Pune, India

November CGCS Annual Awards Dinner

2009

15 January 2008 Youth Games Debrief

1 February All 2010 Sport Team Managers, Medical Staff and Head Coaches appointed

12 March Commonwealth Day

14 April 2010 Sport Specific policies sign off by CGCS completed

1 May 2010 selection period opens

October CGCS Annual Awards Dinner

November Site Visit Delhi/ Dubai

2010

7 January Team Camp

12 March Commonwealth Day

15 June Selection nominations close

1 August Team Selections announced

5 September Team Camp

3-14 October 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi, India

November CGCS Annual Awards Dinner

6 December 2010 Games Debrief

Key dates 2007 – 2010

The sports programme is a key component to any Games bid. Assessments were made by the 2014 Sport Sub Group of the merits of all sports who applied for inclusion and the outcome of the recent review of the Sport Programme by the Commonwealth Games Federation in November 2006 was also taken into account.

In January 2007 the CGCS Council at a Special General Meeting approved the following recommendations for the sports programme for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Bid. These are as follows.

Sports chosen for 2014

Core Sports as set by the CGF (10):Athletics, Aquatics (Swimming and Diving), Badminton, Boxing (men), Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball (women), Rugby 7s (men), Squash, Weightlifting.

Additional Sports - with all CGF recognised disciplines included (7):Cycling, Gymnastics, Judo, Shooting, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Wrestling.

Selection is conditional on all sports complying with requirements set by the CGF as outlined in the Bid Documentation and the Host City Contract.

Commenting, Jon Doig, Games Council CEO, and Chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Sport Sub Group said: “It was not an easy process to choose a 17 sport programme from those sports eligible and like the sports themselves it was a competitive process.

“We are confident that this programme gives us the best balance of sports in terms of appeal to athletes, spectators and the media. Our assessment was that this range of sports and disciplines will give the opportunity for the greatest number of Commonwealth Countries to send athletes and perform successfully in Glasgow across all these sports.

“We very much hope to see athletes from all our Commonwealth friends here in 2014, making their dreams a reality.”

Jon Doig