2014 Commonwealth Games

Multi-sport event in Glasgow, Scotland August 2024 January 2019 XX Commonwealth Games 2014 Commonwealth Games Logo.svg 250 Logo of 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow, Scotlandhttp://www.glasgow2014.com/news/news-stories/host-nation-scotland-top-glasgow-2014-social-leaderboard Host nation Scotland top the Glasgow 2014 Social Leaderboard Glasgow 2014 4 April 2018 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180404201711/http://www.glasgow2014.com/news/news-stories/host-nation-scotland-top-glasgow-2014-social-leaderboard usurpedhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/nov/09/lawrencebooth Glasgow to host 2014 Commonwealth Games Lawrence Booth 9 November 2007 The Guardian 4 April 2018 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180404201845/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2007/nov/09/lawrencebooth live 71 Commonwealth teams 4,947http://www.india.com/sports/sachin-tendulkar-to-be-special-part-in-the-commonwealth-games-2014-opening-ceremony-101175/ Sachin Tendulkar to be 'special part' in the Commonwealth Games 2014 opening ceremony India.com 4 June 2015 23 July 2014 25 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140725182204/http://www.india.com/sports/sachin-tendulkar-to-be-special-part-in-the-commonwealth-games-2014-opening-ceremony-101175/ live 261 in 18 sports 23 July 2014 3 August 2014 Elizabeth II Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex Sir Chris Hoy Celtic Park (opening ceremony)<br/ >Hampden Park (closing ceremony) Bring It On Glasgow2014.com XIX XXI The 2014 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2014 were an international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Commonwealth Games as governed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). It took place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 3 August 2014. Glasgow was selected as the host city on 9 November 2007 during CGF General Assembly in Colombo, Sri Lanka, defeating Abuja, Nigeria. It was the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland with around 4,950 athletes from 71 different nations and territories competing in 18 different sports, outranking the 1970 and 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. The Games received acclaim for their organisation, attendance, and the public enthusiasm of the people of Scotland, with CGF chief executive Mike Hooper hailing them as "the standout games in the history of the movement".Glasgow 2014: Commonwealths hailed best in 84-year history https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28631639 BBC Sport 3 August 2014 3 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140803214623/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28631639 dead Glasgow 2014: Praise heaped on 'best Games ever' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28630555 BBC Sport 3 August 2014 17 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202857/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-28630555 live Held in Scotland for the third time, the Games were notable for the successes of the Home Nations of the United Kingdom, with England, Wales and hosts Scotland achieving their largest ever gold medal hauls and overall medal hauls at a Commonwealth Games.Glasgow 2014: Usain Bolt, Nicola Adams and Tom Daley all win gold https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/286237604 BBC Sport 3 August 2014 September 2025 medicmedicGlasgow 2014: Wales chief Brian Davies delighted with medal haul https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/28580147 BBC Sport 3 August 2014 3 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140803000109/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28580147 live England finished top of the medal table for the first time since the 1986 Commonwealth Games, also held in Scotland. Kiribati also won its first ever medal at a Commonwealth Games, a gold in the 105 kg men's weightlifting competition.31 July 2014 Kataotau wins Kiribati's first Games medal http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/kataotau-wins-kiribatis-first-games-medal-20140731-3cv33.html The Sydney Morning Herald 31 July 2014 These were the final Commonwealth Games to be opened by Elizabeth II; the final two Games of her reign—in 2018 and 2022—were opened by her son, the then-Prince Charles. Host selection Bids for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Abuja bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games thumb|left|260px|Glasgow was selected by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland as the main Scottish candidate city for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Scotland was the first country to consider hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games in 2004, with Scottish cities being invited by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland to consider making a bid. In September 2004, Glasgow was announced as the Scottish candidate city over Edinburgh (which hosted the Games in 1970 and 1986, and the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games in 2000) following a cost-benefit analysis by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland. The Scottish Executive under then First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, with the support of the United Kingdom government and all main parties in the Scottish Parliament, formally announced Glasgow's intention to host the games on 16 August 2005.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4846034.stm BBC NEWS – Asia-Pacific – Blair enjoys Games as tour begins BBC 4 June 2015 26 March 2006 4 April 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080404172033/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4846034.stm livehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7077966.stm Final push for Glasgow 2014 Games BBC News 5 November 2007 14 May 2010 17 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7077966.stm live In March 2006, the bidding process began, with the Glasgow Bidding team presenting their case to the Commonwealth Games Federation at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, along with the other confirmed candidate cities; the Nigerian capital, Abuja and Halifax in Canada.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4154634.stm Glasgow launches Commonwealth bid BBC 4 June 2015 16 August 2005 20 December 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20061220121459/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4154634.stm live In October 2006, the first voting delegates arrived in Glasgow, to inspect the city's existing and proposed amenities and facilities. Glasgow announced on 16 January 2007, the 17 sports to be included should its bid be successful.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6267309.stm Glasgow reveal 2014 bid sports BBC 4 June 2015 16 January 2007 12 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/6267309.stm live Halifax later withdrew its bid on 8 March 2007, following the withdrawal of funding from the provincial government.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6431603.stm Commonwealth bid city pulls out BBC 4 June 2015 9 March 2007 7 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070907192152/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6431603.stm live thumb|Special liveries in support of Glasgow's bid were applied to numerous subway carriages. That left Abuja and Glasgow as the remaining bidders, with Abuja seen as a likely favourite due to the basis of its campaign that an African nation has never before hosted the Commonwealth Games.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7086584.stm Nigerians keen to host games BBC 4 June 2015 9 November 2007 12 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040330/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7086584.stm live The deadline for formal submission of bids to the Commonwealth Games Federation, in the form of a Candidate City File, was set for May 2007.May 2007 The Story so Far Glagow 2014 http://www.glasgow2014.com/Our-Bid/The-story-so-far/ https://web.archive.org/web/20080624082132/http://www.glasgow2014.com/Our-Bid/The-story-so-far/ 24 June 2008 usurped Both bids were highly recommended, though Glasgow's bid team had made use of extensive benchmarking against the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and as a result, its bid was deemed technically superior according to the CGF Evaluation Report that was released in September 2007. The Commonwealth Games Evaluation Commission concluded that: "Glasgow has shown it has the ability to stage the 2014 Commonwealth Games to a standard which would continue to enhance the image and prestige of the Games." This put Glasgow ahead in terms of the technical comprehensiveness of its bid.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6977764.stm BBC NEWS – UK – Scotland – Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West – City ahead in Commonwealth race BBC 4 June 2015 4 September 2007 12 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6977764.stm live The final decision on the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 9 November 2007 at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly, attended by all 71 Commonwealth Games member associations. Each bid city made a presentation to the General Assembly, the order of which was determined by drawing lots. Glasgow's delegation was led by Louise Martin, chair of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland, First Minister Alex Salmond, athlete Jamie Quarry and Leader of Glasgow City Council Steven Purcell. The presentation also included a promotional film narrated by Sean Connery.Text of the Presentations from Sri Lanka Glasgow 2014 http://www.glasgow2014.com/Media-Centre/News-releases/TEXTOFTHEPRESENTATIONSFROMSRILANKA.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20080723121116/http://www.glasgow2014.com/Media-Centre/News-releases/TEXTOFTHEPRESENTATIONSFROMSRILANKA.htm 23 July 2008 usurped Abuja's delegation was led by General Yakubu Gowon, head of the Abuja 2014 Commonwealth Games bid team. The CGF members later voted for their preferred candidate in a secret ballot. As there were only two bids, the winner was announced by the CGF President, Mike Fennel, after the first round of voting, with the winner only requiring a simple majority. The results of the bidding process were as follows: + 2014 Commonwealth Games bidding resultsCityCountryVotes Glasgow Scotland 47 Abuja Nigeria 24 Development and preparation The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee was responsible for organising and delivering the Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us About us Glasgow 2014 2020-02-04 19 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180519095453/http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us usurped It was established as a limited companyhttps://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC325245 GLASGOW 2014 LIMITED – Overview (free company information from Companies House) beta.companieshouse.gov.uk 2020-02-04 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215905/https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC325245 live whose members included the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland. Glasgow City Council was responsible for delivering a number of the venues and lasting benefits from the Games for the city and people of Glasgow. The Scottish Government was the third organisation in the partnership and was the main funder of the Games.http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17507 Who are the key partners? Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Guide to Getting Involved Glasgow City Council 7 2020-02-05 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222055/http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17507 live Lord Robert Smith was the chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee.http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/team/board/rt-hon-lord-smith-kelvin-kt The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT Glasgow 2014 2020-02-04 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906221330/http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/team/board/rt-hon-lord-smith-kelvin-kt usurped Venues Venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games left|thumb|Celtic Park hosted the opening ceremony thumb|Royal Commonwealth Pool hosted Diving events thumb|Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome hosted the Badminton and Track Cycling events|left thumb|Hampden Park hosted athletics and closing ceremony alt=|thumb|The Clyde Auditorium hosted Weightlifting and SSE Hydro hosted Gymnastics and Netball events|left thumb|Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Celtic Park hosted for the opening ceremony of the Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/celtic-park Celtic Park Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 28 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201028001004/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/celtic-park usurped The Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome precinct, situated at Parkhead in the East End of the city, hosted the Badminton as well as Track cycling.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/emirates-arena-including-sir-chris-hoy-velodrome Emirates Arena including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 27 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027233746/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/emirates-arena-including-sir-chris-hoy-velodrome usurped Glasgow Green was the starting point for the free Athletics (Marathon), Cycling (Road Race) and Cycling (Time Trial) events.http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/venues/glasgow-city-road-courses Glasgow City Road Courses Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929004506/http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/venues/glasgow-city-road-courses usurped Glasgow Green was the venue for Field hockey and saw the construction of a new Glasgow Green Hockey Centre.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/glasgow-national-hockey-centre Glasgow National Hockey Centre Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 28 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201028000206/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/glasgow-national-hockey-centre usurped Tollcross International Swimming Centre, was the venue for Swimming events. It already had one Olympic standard 50 metre swimming pool, which was extensively upgraded, and a second 50-metre pool was added for the Games as a warm-up facility. The existing permanent seating capacity was increased by 1,000. Combined with additional temporary seating the venue had over 5,000 seats for the Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/tollcross-international-swimming-centre Tollcross International Swimming Centre Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 7 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201107122716/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/tollcross-international-swimming-centre usurped Ibrox Stadium, in the South Side, was the venue for the Rugby Sevens tournament.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/ibrox-stadium Ibrox Stadium Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929010022/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/ibrox-stadium usurped Mountain biking was held on the Cathkin Braes in Rutherglen, the Royal Burgh neighbouring the city.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/cathkin-braes-mountain-bike-trails Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Trails Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929013346/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/cathkin-braes-mountain-bike-trails usurped Hampden Park hosted all the track and field events as well as the closing ceremony.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/hampden-park Hampden Park Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 5 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200205200832/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/hampden-park usurped The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, located in the West End of the city, hosted the Wrestling, Judo and Boxing, as well as the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcast Centre, benefiting from its strategic position adjacent to the headquarters of BBC Scotland and STV at Pacific Quay. The Clyde Auditorium hosted Weightlifting, whilst the new OVO Hydro was used for the Gymnastics and Netball events.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/secc-precinct SECC Precinct Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929004743/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/secc-precinct usurped Kelvingrove Park, also in the city's West End, was the venue for Bowls and has five bowling greens installed for competitive use. A comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment of the park was completed ahead of the Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/kelvingrove-lawn-bowls-centre Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 27 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027202443/http://glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/kelvingrove-lawn-bowls-centre usurped Scotstoun Leisure Centre hosted Table tennis and Squash.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/scotstoun-sports-campus Scotstoun Sports Campus Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929005019/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/scotstoun-sports-campus usurped The Shooting competitions took place at the Ministry of Defence full-bore rifle and clay target ranges at Barry Buddon, near Dundee, which were also used in the 1986 Commonwealth Games. There were temporary ranges built for the small-bore rifle and pistol events.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/barry-buddon-shooting-centre-carnoustie Barry Buddon Shooting Centre, Carnoustie Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929020218/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/barry-buddon-shooting-centre-carnoustie usurped Diving was held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, located 45 miles (72 km) to the east, which held the annual Edinburgh Festival at the same time as the 2014 Commonwealth Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool-edinburgh Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929000135/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool-edinburgh usurped Strathclyde Country Park, beside Hamilton and Motherwell, hosted the Triathlon event.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/strathclyde-country-park Strathclyde Country Park Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929005610/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/strathclyde-country-park usurped Athletes' village The Athletes' Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was situated on a 35 hectare acre on site, in Dalmarnock, Glasgow.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/athletes-village Athletes' Village Glasgow 2014 2020-02-05 29 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929015010/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/athletes-village usurped The whole project was designed by RMJM.https://www.rmjm.com/portfolio/athletes-39-village-for-2014-commonwealth-games-scotland/ Athletes' Village for Commonwealth Games 2014 RMJM 2020-01-30 20 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201020113604/https://www.rmjm.com/portfolio/athletes-39-village-for-2014-commonwealth-games-scotland/ live Primarily the site was used as accommodation for the athletes competing in the games as well as team officials from every competing nation for the duration of the games. As well as accommodation, the athletes' village also housed a retail zone, dining hall, medical facilities, gym, religious centre and recreational spaces.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28112325 Glasgow 2014: Sleepover in the Athletes' Village Pettigrew Laura 2014-07-05 BBC News 2017-03-27 27 March 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170327173955/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28112325 live alt=|center|thumb|900x900px|The 2014 Commonwealth Games athletes' village at Dalmarnock, Glasgow Countdown thumb|Launch of the countdown clock of Glasgow 2014.|left thumb|Glasgow 2014 countdown clock at the Glasgow Central railway station The countdown clock was unveiled at the Glasgow Central Station on 10 March 2014 during the Commonwealth Day. The clock was sponsored by the Swiss watchmaker Longines. A special ceremony was organized for the clock inauguration at the station which was attended by the members of the organising committee of the Games and Scottish swimmer Michael Jamieson.Longines Countdown clock unveiled as Scots gear up on Commonwealth Day for a great Games http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/longines-countdown-clock-unveiled-scots-gear-commonwealth-day-great 2021-05-01 Glasgow 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140919140340/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/longines-countdown-clock-unveiled-scots-gear-commonwealth-day-great 2014-09-192014-03-10 Countdown clock unveiled in Glasgow's Commonwealth Day celebrations BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26517849 2021-05-01 Budget The total budget for the Games was £575.6 million. This figure included £472.3 million for Glasgow 2014 and £90 million for security. The Glasgow 2014 budget of £472.3 million was made up of £372 million of public money with the remainder coming from commercial income generated through sponsorship, ticket sales, broadcasting rights and merchandise sales. The budget included contingency of £66.1 million, which was made up of a £42.3 million general contingency and £23.8 million special reserves. In February 2015, it was reported that the Games was delivered £35.5 million under budget.2015-02-06 Glasgow Games '£35m under budget' BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-31162802 live 2020-02-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20201205180809/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-31162802 5 December 2020 Ticketing thumb|Launch of the tickets to Glasgow 2014 going on sale The first round of the Games ticket sales were from 19 August to 16 September 2013.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24108085 Glasgow 2014: 'High demand' for Commonwealth Games tickets BBC News 16 September 2013 17 December 2020 15 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200715075340/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24108085 live Over two-thirds of tickets sold were priced at £25 or less. The ticket price ranges for the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony were £40-£250 and £30-£200 respectively.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22496538 Commonwealth ticket prices revealed 2013-05-13 BBC News 2020-02-06 9 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140309174357/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22496538 liveBrocklehurst Steven https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23634109 High demand for Commonwealth tickets 2013-08-19 BBC News 2020-02-06 5 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190505103514/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23634109 live The 100m men's final event received over 100,000 applications which was the most of any event of the Games.Gibson Owen https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/04/glasgow-commonwealth-games-ticket-sales Glasgow Commonwealth Games: 9 out of 10 tickets sell out 2013-11-04 The Guardian 2020-02-06 0261-3077 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220034/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/04/glasgow-commonwealth-games-ticket-sales live Boxing had the most expensive ticket of any sport in the Games whose category 1 tickets cost £120.https://www.itv.com/news/2014-07-22/commonwealth-games-2014-glasgow-ceremony-numbers/ The 2014 Commonwealth Games in numbers ITV News 2020-02-06 6 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200206210621/https://www.itv.com/news/2014-07-22/commonwealth-games-2014-glasgow-ceremony-numbers/ live A total of 96% of tickets were sold.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28722157 Glasgow 2014: 96% of tickets sold 2014-08-09 BBC News 2020-02-06 23 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151123135933/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28722157 live Ticketmaster was the official ticket services provider of the Games.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22388793 Ticketmaster to sell Games tickets 2013-05-03 BBC News 2020-02-06 25 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425050126/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22388793 live Medals The medals for the Games were unveiled on 14 April 2014 at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.Coveted medal every athlete wants unveiled to mark 100 Days to Go to Glasgow 2014 http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/coveted-medal-every-athlete-wants-unveiled-mark-100-days-go-glasgow-2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20201112041613/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/coveted-medal-every-athlete-wants-unveiled-mark-100-days-go-glasgow-2014 12 November 2020 2020-02-26 Glasgow 2014 The medals were designed and hand-crafted by the renowned jeweller Jonathan Boyd and a team of specialist jewellery-makers from the prestigious Glasgow School of Art.Glasgow 2014 medals designed by Jonathan Boyd revealed, marking 100 days until the start of the Commonwealth Games https://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/04/14/glasgow-2014-medals-designed-jonathan-boyd-revealed-marking-100-days-until-start live https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220455/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/04/14/glasgow-2014-medals-designed-jonathan-boyd-revealed-marking-100-days-until-start 6 September 2020 2020-01-30 The Drum The hand-turned quaichs gifted to winning athletes and the carved ceremonial podiums were all created from local woods by Glasgow-based artisan Paul Hodgkiss.2014-07-25 A quaich guide to the medal gifts BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-28481332 live 2020-01-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20180701125540/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-28481332 1 July 2018 Scottish designer Kerry Nixon designed the medalbearers' dresses.Burns Janice 2014-03-27 Dresses to be worn by Glasgow 2014 medal bearers unveiled.. and they're sure to be a winner with the crowds http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/commonwealth-games-medal-bearer-dresses-3290874 live https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/commonwealth-games-medal-bearers-dresses-3290874 17 December 2020 2020-01-30 dailyrecord Queen's baton relay thumb|Queen's Baton Relay in Thurso, Scotland|left thumb|222x222px|Queen's Baton alt=|thumb|Ford Kuga at the rear of the Queen's Baton Relay, in Olrig Street in Thurso The Queen's Baton Relay began its 190,000 km journey on 9 October 2013. The baton travelled via 70 nations and territories over 288 days before opening the games on 23 July 2014. At the ceremony, 32 volunteers from across Scotland carried the baton around Celtic Park Stadium after being nominated for giving their time to developing the nation's youth through sport. The baton was then passed to Sir Chris Hoy, who delivered it to President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Prince Imran and the Queen who then declared the games open.http://thecgf.com/qbr/qbr2014.asp Commonwealth Games Federation – Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay thecgf.com 2017-09-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032320/http://thecgf.com/qbr/qbr2014.asp 3 September 2017 dead The Queen's Baton was designed by the Glasgow-based firm 4c Design.http://www.4cdesign.co.uk/work/queens-baton-2014/ Glasgow 2014 – Queen's Baton Design 4c Design 2020-02-07 26 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190126232009/http://www.4cdesign.co.uk/work/queens-baton-2014/ livehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23681810 Commonwealth Games baton unveiled 2013-08-16 BBC News 2020-02-07 4 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160104235330/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23681810 live The BBC provided coverage of the relay. Adventurer Mark Beaumont presented a series of documentaries filmed on the relay for BBC One Scotland, there were also weekly updates for BBC News and a BBC News website and blog written by Mark.https://www.bbc.com/news/us/world-24733934 Queen's Baton Relay 2014-07-20 BBC News 2017-09-02 8 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180408014224/http://www.bbc.com/news/us/world-24733934 live Transport Glasgow Airport was used to welcome and depart the athletes and officials of the Games.https://www.jcdecaux.co.uk/news/commonwealth-games-2014 Commonwealth Games 2014 admin jcdecaux.co.uk 5 July 2013 2020-02-05 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222002/https://www.jcdecaux.co.uk/news/commonwealth-games-2014 live The main terminal building of Glasgow Airport was upgraded at a cost of £17 million.http://www.insider.co.uk/news/glasgow-airport-begins-second-phase-9879821 Glasgow Airport begins second phase of £17m Commonwealth Games upgrade McCulloch Scott 2013-11-13 businessInsider 2020-02-05 7 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907040902/https://www.insider.co.uk/news/glasgow-airport-begins-second-phase-9879821 live During the games, spectators were encouraged to use the public transport, particularly for longer journeys as they make their way to the venues of the games. The Glasgow 2014 ticket included access to local public transport services (trains, buses and Subway) to and from the venue on the day of the event. In order to access those services, the spectators had to show the valid event ticket on request. The spectators were also encouraged to walk or use bicycles instead of motor vehicles to reach the venues in order to avoid traffic jam.http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/travel-and-transport/getting-around-glasgow/public-transportt Getting around Glasgow Glasgow 2014 2018-07-19 20 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180720022630/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/travel-and-transport/getting-around-glasgow/public-transportt usurped The athletes were transported in minibuses or coaches, which used, where necessary, dedicated lanes – known as the Games Route Network – to ensure they were given priority over other traffic in a similar way buses are in bus lanes. These lanes formed part of a larger dedicated Games Route Network that was also used by the people working on the Games.https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf Transport Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report CGF 29–30 2020-01-30 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf live Volunteering Approximately 12,500 volunteers were hired for the Gameshttps://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf Our volunteers Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report CGF 65 2020-02-06 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf live out of over 50,000 applicants which was more than the number who applied for Melbourne 2006 and Manchester 2002.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21627068 Volunteers set new Games record 2013-03-01 BBC News 2020-02-05 6 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160406060047/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21627068 live The army of volunteers enlisted to help during the Games were known as Clyde-siders.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24428298 Clyde-siders take on 2014 games role 2013-10-07 BBC News 2020-02-05 17 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24428298 live The uniforms for the volunteers were created by the outdoor clothing manufacturer Trespass.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26474643 Games volunteer uniforms unveiled 2014-03-07 BBC News 2020-02-06 10 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140710204204/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26474643 live Security An integrated security team which involved Police Scotland, Glasgow 2014's Security team and private sector partners, was developed to manage the security and stewarding requirements for the Games.https://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/commonwealth-games-preview/ Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Professional Security 5 June 2014 2020-02-08 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215249/https://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/commonwealth-games-preview/ livehttps://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/glasgow-2014-police-scotland-call-private-security-input/1221452 Glasgow 2014 and Police Scotland call for private security input campaignlive.co.uk 2020-02-08 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220645/https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/glasgow-2014-police-scotland-call-private-security-input/1221452 live More than 17,000 individuals were involved in this operation, where over 2,000 members were from the armed forces and the rest from the Police Scotland and 17 private sector companies.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-at-the-commonwealth-games Armed forces at the Commonwealth Games GOV.UK 2020-02-08 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220935/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-at-the-commonwealth-games livehttps://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf Security Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report CGF 30 2020-02-08 17 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf live The budget for the Games security was around £90 million.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20769485 Games security cost rises by 200% 2012-12-18 BBC News 2020-02-08 17 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202856/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20769485 live Opening ceremony 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games The programme, which included about 2,000 performers, featured Karen Dunbar, John Barrowman, Amy Macdonald, Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, Nicola Benedetti, Julie Fowlis, Eric Whitacre, and Pumeza Matshikiza, as well as a message from the International Space Station. The ceremony began with a countdown and a recorded video message from Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, explaining the partnership between the Games and UNICEF. Following the arrival of the Queen there was a flypast by the Red Arrows display team. The venue featured the largest LED video screen in Europe, supplied by Sports Technology. Scotland's then First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the participants and spectators, and introduced a moment of silence in memory of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster. The final part of the Queen's Baton Relay was run by 32 Scottish volunteers nominated for giving their time to developing the nation's youth through sport. The baton was then passed to Sir Chris Hoy, who delivered it to President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Prince Imran and the Queen. The display of the message concealed within the baton was delayed by a difficulty in opening the device. The Games were launched in partnership with UNICEF, to save and change children's lives. The unique partnership aimed "to use the power of sport to reach every child in Scotland and benefit children in every Commonwealth nation and territory." In the culmination of a groundbreaking partnership with UNICEF, the ceremony inspired millions to text donations to our shared 'Put Children First' campaign, which raised £3.5 million on the night and more than £5 million to date. The ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer with David Proctor (Executive Producer) and Sarah Gardiner (Creative Producer).https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/10985675/Commonwealth-Games-2014-opening-ceremony-as-it-happened.html Commonwealth Games 2014 opening ceremony: as it happened The Daily Telegraph London 2017-03-27 14 November 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181114141838/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/10985675/Commonwealth-Games-2014-opening-ceremony-as-it-happened.html live Closing ceremony 2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony Closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth GamesThe closing ceremony took a visual theme of a music festival, with performers, tents, and flags within the stadium. The ceremony began with Scottish singer Lulu welcoming the athletes of the games. Scottish band Deacon Blue performed their signature song "Dignity". During this the workers of Glasgow were recognised as they paraded along the front of the main stand at Hampden, some on foot, others in their work vehicles. Local band Prides performed their hit song "Messiah". Speeches followed, with Prince Imran telling the crowd that the games were "pure dead brilliant", a local Glaswegian term. The games were officially closed and handed over to the Gold Coast for 2018, who began their own performance with Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. Kylie Minogue then performed a seven-hit songs set list, while the volunteer cast told the story of "a typical Glasgow night out". Her costume was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and headpiece designed by millinery designer Lara Jensen. The show ended with Dougie MacLean performing Caledonia with the other performers, and a performance of "Auld Lang Syne". The closing ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer with David Proctor (Executive Producer) and Sarah Gardiner (Creative Producer).https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/11009618/Glasgow-2014s-golden-glory-shines-through-the-rain.html Glasgow 2014's golden glory shines through the rain The Daily Telegraph London 2017-03-27 17 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202856/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/11009618/Glasgow-2014s-golden-glory-shines-through-the-rain.html live The Games Participating Commonwealth Games Associations There were 71 participating nations at the 2014 Commonwealth Games with approximately 4,950 competing athletes,https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17792770.2014-games-voted-best-tourist-moment-ever-plenty-highlights/ 2014 Games voted our best tourist moment ever... but there are plenty more highlights 25 July 2019 Glasgow Times 17 December 2020 7 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233306/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17792770.2014-games-voted-best-tourist-moment-ever-plenty-highlights/ live making it one of the largest Commonwealth Games staged to date. On 7 October 2013, The Gambia, having withdrawn from the Commonwealth five days earlier, confirmed that it would not be taking part in the Games.https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/glasgow-2014-gambia-out-commonwealth-games-1558790 Glasgow 2014: Gambia out of Commonwealth Games The Scotsman 7 October 2013 17 December 2020 5 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201105141219/https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/glasgow-2014-gambia-out-commonwealth-games-1558790 live thumb|center|500x500px|Nations that competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow|alt= Participating Commonwealth Games Associations22em AIA 2014 12 http://anguillacommonwealthgames.com/?p=1351 Anguilla's Team Selected for the XX Commonwealth Games 30 June 2014 anguillacommonwealthgames.com 1 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714141257/http://anguillacommonwealthgames.com/?p=1351 14 July 2014 ANT 2014 20http://antiguaolympiccommittee.com/?p=1635 Meet Our Glasgow 2014 Chef de Mission! 27 June 2014 antiguaolympiccommittee.com The Antigua and Barbuda Olympic Association 30 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012241/http://antiguaolympiccommittee.com/?p=1635 live AUS 2014 417http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Australia Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped BAH 2014 53http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Bahamas Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped BAN 2014 30http://unbconnect.com/sports-commonwealth-games/#&panel1-3 69-member contingent to represent B'desh in Commonwealth Games 25 May 2014 unbconnect.com UB Connect 22 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714201146/http://unbconnect.com/sports-commonwealth-games/#&panel1-3 14 July 2014 dead BAR 2014 63http://www.olympic.org.bb/?p=1965 Barbados Commonwealth Games Contingent 2014 13 July 2014 olympic.org.bb/ Barbados Olympic Association 17 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012349/http://olympic.org.bb/archives/barbados-commonwealth-games-contingent-2014/ live BIZ 2014 1215 July 2014 12 For Commonwealth Games http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=29273 7 News Belize 4 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012359/http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=29273%20 live BER 2014 1820 June 2014 Bermuda's 18-strong Commonwealth squad announced http://www.bermudasun.bm/Content/SPORTS/Sports/Article/Bermuda-s-18-strong-Commonwealth-squad-announced/8/203/78511 Bermuda Sun 22 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012407/http://www.bermudasun.bm/Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=%2FContent%2FSPORTS%2FSports%2FArticle%2FBermuda-s-18-strong-Commonwealth-squad-announced%2F8%2F203%2F78511 dead BOT 2014 18http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Botswana Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped IVB 2014 107 July 2014 10 Athletes For Glasgow Commonwealth Games http://www.bviplatinum.com/news.php?articleId=1404478795 Virgin Islands Platinum News 7 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170412/http://www.bviplatinum.com/news.php?articleId=1404478795 14 July 2014 dead BRU 2014 1Salleh Ak Fauzi 19 July 2014 National cyclist to represent Brunei at Commonwealth Games in Scotland http://www.bt.com.bn/bookmarks-breaking/2014/07/19/just-national-cyclist-represent-brunei-commonwealth-games-scotland The Brunei Times Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei 21 July 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140728224731/http://www.bt.com.bn/bookmarks-breaking/2014/07/19/just-national-cyclist-represent-brunei-commonwealth-games-scotland 28 July 2014 CMR 2014 62Vubemtoh Fred 8 July 2014 Cameroonian Athletes in Aberdeen For Commonwealth Games https://www.cameroon-tribune.cm/index2.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82783:cameroonian-athletes-in-aberdeen-for-commonwealth-games&catid=6:sport&Itemid=3 Cameroon Tribune 8 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714195431/https://www.cameroon-tribune.cm/index2.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82783%3Acameroonian-athletes-in-aberdeen-for-commonwealth-games&catid=6%3Asport&Itemid=3 14 July 2014 CAN 2014 26526 June 2014 Susan Nattrass named Commonwealth Games flag-bearer http://www.cbc.ca/sports/susan-nattrass-named-commonwealth-games-flag-bearer-1.2688555 CBC Sports Toronto, Ontario, Canada CBC 26 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013841/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/susan-nattrass-named-commonwealth-games-flag-bearer-1.2688555%20 live CAY 2014 28Anderson Gary 30 May 2014 Cayman Islands names biggest ever Commonwealth Games squad for Glasgow 2014 http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020425-cayman-islands-names-biggest-ever-commonwealth-games-squad-for-glasgow Insidethegames Insidethegames.biz 22 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012410/https://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020425-cayman-islands-names-biggest-ever-commonwealth-games-squad-for-glasgow%20 live COK 2014 26http://www.cookislands.org.uk/cookislands-commonwealth-games-2014.html#.U7Gn-PldWuI Cook Islands 2014 Commonwealth Games Team cookislands.org.uk 30 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013748/http://www.cookislands.org.uk/cookislands-commonwealth-games-2014.html#.U7Gn-PldWuI live CYP 2014 51http://incyprus.philenews.com/en-gb/football/4168/42775/cypriot-athletes-aim-to-outdo-themselves Cypriot athletes aim to outdo themselves 16 July 2014 incyprus.philenews.com 17 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140725075648/http://incyprus.philenews.com/en-gb/football/4168/42775/cypriot-athletes-aim-to-outdo-themselves 25 July 2014 dead DMA 2014 11http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Dominica Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped ENG 2014 416TEAM ENGLAND 2014 http://www.weareengland.org/home/team-england/team-england-2014-1 Commonwealth Games England 18 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140717053116/http://www.weareengland.org/home/team-england/team-england-2014-1 17 July 2014 dead FAI 2014 25Anderson Gary 18 May 2014 Falkland Islands names largest ever squad as 25 athletes set to compete at Glasgow 2014 http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020141-falkland-islands-names-largest-ever-squad-as-25-athletes-set-to-compete-at-glasgow-2014 Insidethegames Insidethegames.biz 22 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013752/https://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020141-falkland-islands-names-largest-ever-squad-as-25-athletes-set-to-compete-at-glasgow-2014%20 live FIJ 2014 26"Fiji confirms names for Commonwealth Games" https://web.archive.org/web/20170228211702/http://fijilive.com/sports/rugby/news/2014/06/fiji-confirms-names-for-commonwealth-games/34876.Fijilive 28 February 2017 , FijiLive, 6 June 2014 GHA 2014 104http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Ghana Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped GIB 2014 27http://www.yourgibraltartv.com/sport/7053-jul-14-team-gibraltar-to-take-on-the-commonwealth-games Jul 14 – Team Gibraltar to Take on the Commonwealth Games 14 July 2014 yourgibraltartv.com 14 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012401/https://www.yourgibraltartv.com/sport/7053-jul-14-team-gibraltar-to-take-on-the-commonwealth-games live GRN 2014 1610 July 2014 Kirani James leads 16-member Grenada team to Commonwealth Games http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Kirani-James-leads-16-member-Grenada-team-to-Commonwealth-Games Jamaica Observer St. George's, Grenada 10 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012325/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Kirani-James-leads-16-member-Grenada-team-to-Commonwealth-Games%20 live GUE 2014 3912 June 2014 Glasgow 2014: Guernsey name Commonwealth Games team https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/27808274 BBC 22 June 2014 24 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924185211/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/27808274 live GUY 2014 2823 June 2014 GOA names team for 2014 Commonwealth Games http://www.sportsdeskgy.com/goa-names-team-2014-commonwealth-games/ SportsDesk 25 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140728122238/http://www.sportsdeskgy.com/goa-names-team-2014-commonwealth-games/ 28 July 2014 IND 2014 21511 July 2014 India to send 215 athletes in Glasgow Commonwealth Games http://www.deccanherald.com/content/419126/india-send-224-athletes-glasgow.html Deccan Herald 11 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012247/https://www.deccanherald.com/404.html live India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland – Player List And Much More [Video] http://mrpopat.in/video_detail.php?id=141137 MrPopat.In Amit Tansarye 25 July 2014 25 July 2014 5 February 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170205072257/http://mrpopat.in/video_detail.php?id=141137 live IOM 2014 46Anderson Gary 18 May 2014 Cyclists Cavendish and Kennaugh head largest ever Isle of Man squad for Glasgow 2014 http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020042-cyclists-cavendish-and-kennaugh-head-largest-ever-isle-of-man-squad-for-glasgow-2014 Insidethegames Insidethegames.biz 22 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012341/https://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020042-cyclists-cavendish-and-kennaugh-head-largest-ever-isle-of-man-squad-for-glasgow-2014%20 live JAM 2014 1143 July 2014 114-member team for Commonwealth Games http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/114-member-team-for-Commonwealth-games Jamaica Observer Kingston, Jamaica 3 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714232947/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/114-member-team-for-Commonwealth-games 14 July 2014 JER 2014 403 July 2014 http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=511749 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714145010/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=511749 dead 14 July 2014 Le Couilliard to carry Jersey flag Channel Online Tv 7 July 2014 KEN 2014 184http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Kenya Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped KIR 2014 20http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Kiribati Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped LES 2014 27http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Lesotho Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped MAW 2014 30http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Malawi Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped MAS 2014 180Singh Aftar 11 June 2014 Nicol to lead Asia, Chong Wei to lead M'sia at CWG http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Other-Sport/2014/06/11/Nicol-to-lead-Asia-Chong-Wei-to-lead-Msia-at-CWG/ The Star (Malaysia) 26 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012251/https://www.thestar.com.my/404.html?item=%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2F2014%2F06%2F11%2Fnicol-to-lead-asia-chong-wei-to-lead-msia-at-cwg%2F+%2F&user=extranet%5CAnonymous&site=TheStarOnline live MDV 2014 25http://www.nocmaldives.org/?view=newsdetails&id=248 Commonwealth Games 2014 2 June 2014 nocmaldives.org Maldives Olympic Committee 25 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012321/http://www.nocmaldives.org/?view=newsdetails&id=248%20 usurped MLT 2014 29http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Malta Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped MRI 2014 62http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Mauritius Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped MNT 2014 4http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Montserrat Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped MOZ 2014 17http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Mozambique Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped NAM 2014 357 July 2014 35 Namibian athletes to Commonwealth Games http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=15006&page_type=story_detail&category_id=4 The Namibian 7 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714135041/http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=15006&page_type=story_detail&category_id=4 14 July 2014 dead NRU 2014 10http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Nauru Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped NZL 2014 238 http://www.commonwealthgames.kiwi/news/team-complete-with-hockey-naming Team complete with hockey naming New Zealand Olympic Committee 8 July 2014 8 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223636/http://www.commonwealthgames.kiwi/news/team-complete-with-hockey-naming 14 July 2014 NGR 2014 127http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Nigeria Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped NIU 2014 26http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Niue Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped NFI 2014 24http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Norfolk Island Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped NIR 2014 117Abbasi Kashif 23 June 2014 Northern Ireland sends biggest ever team to Commonwealth Games http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-sends-biggest-ever-team-to-commonwealth-games-1-6137451 The News Letter Belfast, Northern Ireland 25 June 2014 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140807021235/http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-sends-biggest-ever-team-to-commonwealth-games-1-6137451 live PAK 2014 6218 July 2014 Pakistan to send 62-member contingent to Commonwealth Games http://www.tribune.com.pk/story/737621/pakistan-to-send-62-member-contingent-to-commonwealth-games/ The Express Tribune Islamabad, Pakistan 18 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012421/https://tribune.com.pk/story/737621/pakistan-to-send-62-member-contingent-to-commonwealth-games/ live PNG 2014 9319 June 2014 Team PNG Set To Make Their Mark Offshore http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/team-png-set-to-make-their-mark-offshore EM TV 25 June 2014 dead https://archive.today/20140626015723/http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/team-png-set-to-make-their-mark-offshore 26 June 2014 RWA 2014 21http://allafrica.com/stories/201406190687.html Rwanda: RNOC Pick Team for Glasgow Games Mugabe Bonnie 18 June 2014 AllAfrica.com 25 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012234/https://allafrica.com/stories/201406190687.html%20 live SHN 2014 1011 July 2014 St Helena Team Leaves for Commonwealth Games http://www.saint.fm/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/St-Helena-Independent-20140711.pdf 3 St. Helena Independent 11 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012345/http://www.saint.fm/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/St-Helena-Independent-20140711.pdf dead SKN 2014 12http://grenadasports.gd/twelve-represent-st-kitts-nevis-commonwealth-games/ Twelve to represent St Kitts and Nevis at Commonwealth Games 7 July 2014 grenadasports.gd/ 8 July 2014 14 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714154533/http://grenadasports.gd/twelve-represent-st-kitts-nevis-commonwealth-games/ live LCA 2014 32http://www.caribbeanhotfm.com/news/3639 St.Lucia has its largest contingent yet to the Commonwealth Games 12 July 2014 caribbeanhotfm.com 12 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013757/https://www.caribbeanhotfm.com/news-full-width/3639/ live SVG 2014 27http://grenadasports.gd/svg-names-team-commonwealth-games/ SVG Names Team for Commonwealth Games 9 July 2014 grenadasports.gd/svg-names-team-commonwealth-games/ 10 July 2014 14 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714192933/http://grenadasports.gd/svg-names-team-commonwealth-games/ live SAM 2014 41http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/248762/sport-samoa-eyes-record-haul-in-glasgow Sport: Samoa eyes record haul in Glasgow 2 July 2014 radionz.co.nz Radio New Zealand International 2 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013801/https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/248762/sport-samoa-eyes-record-haul-in-glasgow live SCO 2014 310 (hosts)Anderson Gary 12 June 2014 Hosts Scotland reveal final names in largest ever Commonwealth Games squad for Glasgow 2014 http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020700-hosts-scotland-reveal-final-names-in-largest-ever-commonwealth-games-squad-for-glasgow-2014 Insidethegames Insidethegames.biz 22 June 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012424/https://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/1020700-hosts-scotland-reveal-final-names-in-largest-ever-commonwealth-games-squad-for-glasgow-2014%20 live SEY 2014 39http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Seychelles Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped SLE 2014 23http://www.africansportstv.net/view_more.php?v_more=8036&cat_id=CURRENT%20NEWS Commonwealth Games Delegation Bids Farewell To President Koroma Morris Shar Jr. 16 July 2014 africansportstv.net 17 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140726134118/http://www.africansportstv.net/view_more.php?v_more=8036&cat_id=CURRENT%20NEWS 26 July 2014 dead SIN 2014 70Yong Teck Lim 2 July 2014 Dual-contingent flag presentation ceremony mark start of Singapore's 2014 Commonwealth Games and YOG journey http://www.redsports.sg/2014/07/02/teamsg-flag-presentation/ Red Sports 2 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013820/https://www.redsports.sg/2014/07/02/teamsg-flag-presentation/ live SOL 2014 12http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/249331/sport-solomon-islands-confident-of-winning-first-commonwealth-medal Sport: Solomon Islands confident of winning first Commonwealth medal 9 July 2014 radionz.co.nz Radio New Zealand International 11 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013742/https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/249331/sport-solomon-islands-confident-of-winning-first-commonwealth-medal live RSA 2014 187Jackman Rebecca 16 July 2014 SA's finest off to Commonwealth Games http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/sa-s-finest-off-to-commonwealth-games-1.1720734#.U8bOYvldWuI Daily News 16 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012324/https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/sas-finest-off-to-commonwealth-games-1720734#.U8bOYvldWuI live SRI 2014 103Wasala Chinthana 27 June 2014 Nishanthe Piyasena appointed Chef-de Mission http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=sports/nishanthe-piyasena-appointed-chef-de-mission Daily News (Sri Lanka) 3 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714190809/http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=sports%2Fnishanthe-piyasena-appointed-chef-de-mission 14 July 2014 SWZ 2014 15http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Swaziland Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped TAN 2014 36Kimaro Frank 17 July 2014 Confident Team Tanzania Jet Off http://www.m.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/sport/33796-confident-team-tanzania-jet-off Daily News 17 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140726220514/http://www.m.dailynews.co.tz/index.php/sport/33796-confident-team-tanzania-jet-off 26 July 2014 TON 2014 15http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/pacific/249675/sport-tonga-pin-commonwealth-hopes-on-boxing-repeat Sport: Tonga pin Commonwealth hopes on boxing repeat 13 July 2014 radionz.co.nz Radio New Zealand International 13 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224012240/https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/pacific/249675/sport-tonga-pin-commonwealth-hopes-on-boxing-repeat live TRI 2014 127TTOC NAME 148 FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,196158.html Trinidad and Tobago Newsday 12 June 2014 27 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140727103424/http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,196158.html liveCOMMONWEALTH TRACK AND FIELD TEAM NAMED http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,196950.html Trinidad and Tobago Newsday 29 June 2014 27 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140727082023/http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,196950.html live TCI 2014 9http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Turks and Caicos Islands Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped TUV 2014 5http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Tuvalu Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped UGA 2014 62http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=65030 Team Uganda Members To Get UGX 2.1M Commonwealth Games Allowance 3 July 2014 ugandaradionetwork.com Uganda Radio Network 7 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013750/https://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=65030 live VAN 2014 12http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacific/2014-07-09/family-matters-for-vanuatus-commonwealth-games-team/1340216 Family matters for Vanuatu's Commonwealth Games Team 9 July 2014 radioaustralia.net.au Radio Australia 10 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231136/http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacific/2014-07-09/family-matters-for-vanuatus-commonwealth-games-team/1340216 14 July 2014 WAL 2014 234Southcombe Matthew 4 July 2014 Commonwealth Games 2014: The team has been finalised – meet the athletes who will represent Wales in Glasgow http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/athletics/commonwealth-games-2014-team-been-7371057 WalesOnline Media Wales 4 July 2014 24 December 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181224013746/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/athletics/commonwealth-games-2014-team-been-7371057 live ZAM 2014 47http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html Zambia Nation's Athletes 17 July 2014 Glasgow 2014 18 July 2014 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720015240/http://results.glasgow2014.com/nations.html usurped Calendar Chronological summary of the 2014 Commonwealth Games The following table shows a summary of the competition schedule.Full competition schedule http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/default/files/competition-schedule.pdf Glasgow 2014 Ltd 28 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131007164618/http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/default/files/competition-schedule.pdf 7 October 2013 usurped All times are in BST (UTC+1) Calendar Sports thumb|Athletics at the Hampden Park A total of 18 sports and 261 medal events were contested at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.http://www.commonwealthgames.org.au/templates/Glasgow2014_Medal_Event_Programme.pdf Medal Event Programme for Glasgow 2014 25 November 2012 Australian Commonwealth Games Association 14 December 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130419054433/http://commonwealthgames.org.au/Templates/Glasgow2014_Medal_Event_Programme.pdf 19 April 2013 A record 22 para-sport events were contested in five different sports (athletics, cycling, lawn bowls, swimming and weightlifting) and para track cycling was held for the very first time.http://www.paralympic.org/news/glasgow-2014-stage-biggest-ever-commonwealth-para-sport-programme Glasgow 2014 to Stage Biggest Ever Commonwealth Para-Sport Programme 1 May 2012 International Paralympic Committee 14 December 2012 14 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130414044050/http://www.paralympic.org/news/glasgow-2014-stage-biggest-ever-commonwealth-para-sport-programme live thumb|right|Badminton was held at the Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome Archery and tennis from the 2010 games were replaced on the sports programme with triathlon (who turned back after the 2010 absence)No Triathlon at Delhi Games http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-183090979.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130510153132/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-183090979.html usurped 10 May 2013 Isle of Man Newspapers 10 February 2007 HighBeam Research subscription Douglas, England 14 December 2012 and judo (after eight years absence). Among sport disciplines removed from 2010 include the walking events in athletics, synchronised swimming and Greco-Roman wrestling, while mountain biking also returned after the absence in Delhi. The number of Shooting medal events also dropped from 44 in 2010 to 19. Among new disciplines on the Commonwealth Games programme for the first time were the triathlon mixed relay event, more medal chances for women at shooting and the addition of women's boxing to the programme.http://www.glasgow2014.com/press-releases/glasgow-2014-sports-programme-finalised Glasgow 2014 Sports Programme Finalised 1 May 2012 Glasgow 2014 14 December 2012 29 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130629060102/http://www.glasgow2014.com/press-releases/glasgow-2014-sports-programme-finalised usurped Commonwealth Games 2014: Women's boxing included https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/19798518 BBC 2 October 2012 14 December 2012 6 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006103133/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/19798518 live Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport. 22em Aquatics Diving 10 Swimming 44 Athletics 50 Badminton 6 Boxing 13 Cycling (Cycling at the 2014 Commonwealth Games) Mountain biking (2) Road (4) Track (17) Gymnastics (Gymnastics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games) Artistic gymnastics (14) Rhythmic gymnastics (6) Field hockey Hockey 2 Judo 14 Lawn bowls 10 Netball 1 Rugby sevens 1 Shooting 19 Squash 5 Table tennis 7 Triathlon 3 Weightlifting 19 Wrestling (Wrestling at the 2014 Commonwealth Games) Freestyle (14) Medal table 2014 Commonwealth Games medal table Only the top ten successful nations are displayed here. Podium sweeps +DateSportEventTeamGoldSilverBronze24 JulySwimmingMen's 100 metre freestyle S9AUS 2014Rowan CrothersMatthew CowdreyBrenden Hall27 JulySwimmingMen's 100 metre freestyleAUS 2014James MagnussenCameron McEvoyTommaso D'Orsogna28 JulySwimmingWomen's 100 metre freestyleAUS 2014Cate CampbellBronte CampbellEmma McKeon28 JulySquashMen's singlesENG 2014Nick MatthewJames WillstropPeter Barker30 JulyGymnasticsWomen's artistic individual all-aroundENG 2014Claudia FragapaneRuby HarroldHannah Whelan31 JulyAthleticsMen's 200 metresJAM 2014Rasheed DwyerWarren WeirJason Livermore2 AugustTable tennisWomen's singlesSGP 2014Feng TianweiYu MengyuLin Ye2 AugustTable tennisMixed doublesENG 2014Paul DrinkhallJoanna DrinkhallLiam PitchfordTin-Tin HoDaniel ReedKelly Sibley Broadcasting Sunset + Vine Global Television Host Broadcasting Limited (SVGTV), a joint venture between Sunset + Vine, subsidiary of Tinopolis, a Wales-based television production group and Australia-based television production company, Global Television served as the host broadcaster of the Games.http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/host-broadcaster-announced-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games Host broadcaster announced for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20221208021404/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/host-broadcaster-announced-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games 2022-12-08https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/17579/sunsetvine-and-global-television-win-host-broadcaster-contract-for-glasgow-2014 Sunset+Vine and Global Television win host broadcaster contract for Glasgow 2014 Inside the Games Tom Degun 5 July 2012 Marketing Bid and interim logo thumb|Glasgow 2014 flower bed in the grounds of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, promoting Glasgow's bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The interim logo for the Games was first used during Glasgow's bid, with the "Candidate City" section removed following 9 November 2007, when the bid was approved. The logo depicts two sprinters woven into a tartan motif, representing Scotland. The logo also vaguely resembles the Clyde Auditorium, one of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks. The pattern, forming the Roman numerals XX, also represents the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games. The text is more specifically Glaswegian, with its stylised Mackintosh font. A flag featuring the logo was used extensively during the bid process. The flag was flown above Merchant House in George Square daily.britishflags.net, Glasgow Commonwealth Games Logo June 2016 medicmedic Sponsors Sponsors of the 2014 Commonwealth Gameshttp://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/our-sponsors Our Sponsors Glasgow 2014 2018-04-25 26 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180426075937/http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/our-sponsors usurpedOfficial Partners 15em BP Emirates Ford Motor Company Longines SSE plc Virgin MediaOfficial Games Supporters 15em A.G. Barr Aggreko Atos Cisco Dell Ernst & Young FirstGroup First ScotRail Harper Macleod NVT Group Selex ES Search ToshibaOfficial Games Providers 15em Arena Group Arnold Clark Automobiles Bauer Media Group Boston Networks DB Schenker Gatorade Genius Gluten Free GL events (Field & Lawn) Gymnova Heineken Icon Health & Fitness John Lewis Partnership Kellogg's Leiths Group Malcolm Group Mondo Rapiscan Systems RGS Riedel Communications Speedo Sports Technnology Technogym The Famous Grouse Ticketmaster Toshiba Trespass Yonex The Games brand identity right 240 2014 Commonwealth Games murals, Partick (geograph 3678393).jpg Murals painted in the buildings of Glasgow Commonwealth Games mural, Kingston Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1748308.jpg 1 Commonwealth Games murals in the buildings at Partick Commonwealth Games mural at the Kingston Bridge The full Games brand identity was developed by Glasgow design studio Tangent Graphic, the lead creative agency between 2010 and 2014. Tangent's first major project was the official sport Pictograms, launched on 23 July 2011, and they continued to deliver and influence every aspect of the Glasgow 2014 identity.https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/july-2011-online/tangent-graphics-glasgow-commonwealth-games-pictograms-unveiled/ Tangent Graphic's Glasgow Commonwealth Games pictograms unveiled 2011-07-22 Design Week 2020-02-06 20 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200920073614/https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/july-2011-online/tangent-graphics-glasgow-commonwealth-games-pictograms-unveiled/ livehttps://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_look_of_the_games_for_2014_commonwealth_games_by_tangent.php Ring Around the Everything UnderConsideration underconsideration.com 2020-02-06 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222241/https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_look_of_the_games_for_2014_commonwealth_games_by_tangent.php live Tangent inherited the official logo which was designed by Marque Creative.https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/107619/glasgow-2014-chooses-companys-to-create-identity-and-design-website Glasgow 2014 chooses firms to create identity and design website 2009-10-23 insidethegames.biz 2020-02-06 3 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201003035346/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/107619/glasgow-2014-chooses-companys-to-create-identity-and-design-website live The logo was unveiled on Commonwealth Day, 8 March 2010.http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/9159-glasgow-2014-launches-new-logo Glasgow launches new logo for 2014 Commonwealth Games insidethegames.biz 9 March 2010 4 June 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222024743/http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/9159-glasgow-2014-launches-new-logo live It was inspired by three factors, time, data and measurement. Its rings are proportioned to represent the 20th Commonwealth Games, across 17 sports, over 11 days in 1 city. An animated version of the logo has also been produced.http://www.glasgow2014.com/video/glasgow-2014-logo-animation Glasgow 2014 Logo Animation Glasgow 2014 4 June 2015 5 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105033139/http://www.glasgow2014.com/video/glasgow-2014-logo-animation usurped There is also a version of the logo in Scottish Gaelic. Arthur Cormack, the Chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, made the following official statement: Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes the Gaelic version of the logo for the Glaschu 2014 Commonwealth Games and we have been happy to work with the Glaschu 2014 team in helping them develop their identity. Given the unique importance of Gaelic to Scotland and the many Scots in the diaspora throughout the Commonwealth, we believe it should be seen, heard and spoken as widely as possible. Given the worldwide interest there will be in the Games when they take place in Glasgow, a city with a large number of Gaelic speakers, we believe they offer an exciting opportunity for Gaelic to be seen and, we hope, heard and appreciated in an international setting. We hope this is just the start; we wish the Games well and look forward to working further with Glaschu 2014 to enhance the status of Gaelic within this hugely significant event.Unveils identity Glasgow 2014 – Commonwealth Games. Glasgow 2014 (8 March 2010). Retrieved on 17 July 2013." The official website was built in phases, delivered by Dog Digital and Blonde.http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/glasgow-2014-selects-dog-digital Glasgow 2014 selects Dog Digital Glasgow 2014 2020-02-06 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215647/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/glasgow-2014-selects-dog-digital usurpedhttps://www.dadiawards.com/dadi-awards-2014/public-sector-website-app-or-campaign/glasgow-2014 Glasgow 2014 carnyx 2014-06-23 The Drum Awards 2020-02-06 18 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918232533/https://www.dadiawards.com/dadi-awards-2014/public-sector-website-app-or-campaign/glasgow-2014 live The Scottish art firm Artpistol were commissioned by the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee to paint a series of murals across Glasgow to help celebrate and promote the Games.https://www.artpistol.co.uk/art-pistol-projects/glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-murals Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Murals 2016-06-26 Art Pistol 2020-02-25 6 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220853/https://www.artpistol.co.uk/art-pistol-projects/glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-murals live The Big G thumb|The 'Big G' was set up two months before the Games in George Square The Big G is a standalone stage-set that was situated in George Square, Glasgow. It was unveiled in May 2014; with Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson commenting that it provided an "opportunity for everyone – residents, visitors and spectators – to be part of the Games". British designing firm Evolve designed the Big G.https://www.evolveuk.biz/portfolio_page/the-big-g/ The Big G – Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Stage Set Evolve 2020-02-25 23 September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200923022053/https://www.evolveuk.biz/portfolio_page/the-big-g/ live Mascot thumbnail|right|Mascot sculpture in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens Clyde (mascot) Clyde, an anthropomorphic thistle named after the river which flows through the centre of Glasgow, was the official mascot of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The mascot was designed by Beth Gilmour, who won a competition run by Glasgow 2014 for children to design the Mascot. Beth's drawing was then brought to life by digital agency Nerv, who turned it into a commercial character, created a full backstory, gave it a name – Clyde – and created a website for him. Clyde was finally revealed in a seven-minute animated film created by Nerv at a ceremony at BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow. The organiser, Glasgow 2014, said the mascot's design was chosen because of its "Scottish symbolism and Glaswegian charm and likeability".Thistle man Clyde is Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19651062 BBC News Glasgow and West Scotland 20 September 2012 20 September 2012 21 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120921021058/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19651062 live 25 life-size Clyde statues were erected at places of public interest across the city including the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and at George Square. However following vandalism at a statue in the Govan area of the city, the statues were taken down. They are expected to be re-erected in secure areas. By the final day of the Games, over 50,000 Clyde mascot cuddly toys had been sold.The Commonwealth Games – special because they're unique https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/28632068 BBC Sport 3 August 2014 10 August 2014 15 November 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151115192358/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28632068 live Due to popularity in the city, the Clyde mascots are currently proposed official mascots of the Glasgow City Council. Controversies Drug doping and testing Nigeria's Chika Amalaha failed a doping test and was stripped of a gold medal in the women's 53 kg weightlifting. Nigeria weightlifter Chika Amalaha stripped of Commonwealth Games gold https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/01/chika-amalaha-weightlifting-glasgow-drugs The Guardian 1 August 2014 2 August 2014 1 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140801224655/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/01/chika-amalaha-weightlifting-glasgow-drugs live In the women's 400 metres final, Botswana's Amantle Montsho placed fourth; she was subsequently provisionally suspended pending the results of a B sample after failing a doping test.BBC Sport – Glasgow 2014: Amantle Montsho fails doping test after 400m final https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28622841 2 August 2014 BBC News 2 August 2014 2 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140802180217/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28622841 live Montsho's B sample was reported as positive on 14 August 2014.BBC Sport – Glasgow 2014: Amantle Montsho B sample confirms positive drug test https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28776120 14 August 2014 BBC News 14 August 2014 14 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814125832/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28776120 live See also Commonwealth Games hosted by Scotland 1970 British Commonwealth Games – Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games – Edinburgh 2026 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow Commonwealth Youth Games hosted by Scotland 2000 Commonwealth Youth Games – Edinburgh Commonwealth Games hosted by England 1934 British Empire Games – London 2002 Commonwealth Games – Manchester 2022 Commonwealth Games – Birmingham Commonwealth Games hosted by Wales 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Cardiff Olympic Games hosted by Great Britain 1908 Summer Olympics – London 1948 Summer Olympics – London 2012 Summer Olympics – London Paralympic Games hosted by Great Britain 1984 Summer Paralympics – Stoke Mandeville 2012 Summer Paralympics – London Universiade hosted by Great Britain 1991 Summer Universiade – Sheffield European Championships hosted by Great Britain 2018 European Championships − Glasgow References External links Glasgow 2014 Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games "Glasgow 2014". commonwealthsport.com. Commonwealth Sport. "Results and Medalists—2014 Commonwealth Games" https://web.archive.org/web/20220801051734/https://thecgf.com/results/games/3052 1 August 2022 . Thecgf.com. Commonwealth Games Federation. "An Evaluation of Legacy from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Post Games Report". Gov.scot. The Scottish Government. "Official Website". Glasgow2014.com. Glasgow 2014. Delhi Commonwealth GamesGlasgowXX Commonwealth Games Gold Coast Sports Scotland Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Category:Commonwealth Games in Scotland Category:Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom Category:International sports competitions in Glasgow Category:2010s in Glasgow Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games