Commonwealth Games

Common Wealth Games 2010
Visit the Capital City of India- Delhi- in 2010 to view the most spectacular Common Wealth Games. Scheduled between 3rd October to 14th October, Delhi welcomes all sports lovers from around the globe.

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Seek some information about Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi, the Commonwealth Games Federation, the security in New Delhi during Commonwealth Games, Hospitality in Delhi during Commonwealth Games.

Minister Urges Delhi Motorists to Get Into Gear Before 2010 Commonwealth Games
Palaniappan Chidambaram wants Indian capital's drivers to stop jumping red lights and driving at high speed

Commonwealth Games Return Pride to the Clyde
Kevin McKenna: The citizens of North East Glasgow have a chance to show their contempt for the SNP in an impending by election

Common Wealth Games 2010
Common Wealth Games 2010 would be held in New Delhi, India. The sports fiesta is been awaited and India hopes high revenue generation from it.

Commonwealth Games Has No Ipl Option to Up Sticks From Delhi
Steve Cram: The credibility of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi will be undermined unless the negativity surrounding Asia is banished

Making Delhi Commonwealth Games Ready
Commonwealth games are knocking at the door of Delhi. A large number of national as well as international travelers are expected to visit the capital at that time. Not all of them can afford the luxury of staying in big Hotels. Delhi has a very less number of budget hotels as of now. What is the Government doing? This article takes a look

The Commonwealth Games 2010 New Delhi, India Coming Soon
The Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi, India.

Delhi Cleans Up for Commonwealth Games But Leaves Locals Without Sporting Chance
Businesses, farmers and drivers in India enraged by plans for 'world-class' city by 2010

Glasgow to Host 2014 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2014 after they fought off competition from the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Battle Lines Drawn in Commonwealth Tale of Two Cities
Commonwealth Games: Glasgow and Abuja have both officially lodged their bid documents to stage the event in 2014.

Commonwealth Games: Tennis Served an Ace
Andy Murray could represent Scotland in 2010 after it was decided that tennis should be put onto the programme of events.

Glasgow Seethes at Sports Rival's 'dirty Tricks'
Olympic Games: Battle to host Commonwealth Games turns nasty.

Glasgow Suffers Backlash From Oval Furore
Digger: Inzamam-ul-Haq's plans to help promote Glasgow's 2014 Commonwealth Games bid have been cancelled due to the Oval controversy. By Duncan Mackay

Athletics: Ohuruogu Suspended for Missing Tests
England's Commonwealth Games 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu has been suspended from the European Championships for missing three drugs tests.

Rugby Union: Return of Globetrotter Tait Could Be Silver Lining for England
After his eye-catching contributions in the Commonwealth games, Matthew Tait's return for Newcastle could be significant for England's trip to Australia this summer.

Cycling: Britain Attempt to Match Glory of Melbourne
Britain's track cyclists arrive at the world championship in Bordeaux today hoping to maintain their blistering form from the Commonwealth Games.

Foot Problem Keeps Radcliffe Sidelined
Athletics: Paula Radcliffe has withdrawn from the London Marathon with the injury that ruled her out of the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games: Why Can't We Love the Games for What They Are?
The Commonwealth Games is an opportunity for athletes to learn how it feels to line up with big medals at stake and to succeed, says Richard Williams.

Athletics: Late Fireworks a Smokescreen for Misfiring Athletes
English athletics once again faces severe criticism, with late gold medal performances saving England from their worst tally in the 76-year history of the Commonwealth Games.

England Stripped of Gold
Commonwealth Games: England's women were stripped of 4x400m relay gold but Britain's boxers enjoyed a successful end to the Commonwealth Games.

The Commonwealth Games: Isn't It Just Britain v Australia?
Christian O'Connell ponders the value of the Commonwealth Games as British athletes take on the might of such sporting giants as Uganda, Cyprus, the Isle of Man and Nauru.

Red Faces for England in Relay
Commonwealth Games: A disastrous baton exchange in the 4x100m left England's sprinters facing more embarrassment in Melbourne.

Commonwealth Games: Pittman Back in Aussie Hearts
Australia's Jana Pittman won the women's 400m to regain the nations admiration.

Silver for Danvers-smith
Commonwealth Games: Natasha Danvers-Smith finished second in the 400m hurdles in Melbourne.

Devonish Fails to Make 200m Final
Commonwealth Games: Britain has no representative in the 200m final for the first time since 1966 - a year when Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell narrowly missed out by finishing fifth in his semi-final.

Killeen Takes Mountain Bike Gold
Commonwealth Games: Liam Killeen was 90 seconds behind Australian champ Chris Jongewaard at one stage, but battled back to win gold.

Commonwealth Games: 'rubbish' Sotherton Strikes Gold
Kelly Sotherton celebrated the first major title of her career but admitted she may never win more illustrious titles without a vast improvement in the javelin.

Sotherton Saunters to Gold
Commonwealth Games: Kelly Sotherton justified her position as overwhelming favourite by claiming heptathlon gold in Melbourne today.

Commonwealth Games: Gold for Nearly Man Macey Lifts England's Spirits
First in the decathlon for Dean Macey and golds in the women's 400 and 1500 metres offered a shaft of light for what has so far been a below-par England athletics team.

Golden Touch at Last for Macey
Commonwealth Games: Dean Macey shrugged off injury worries to claim the decathlon gold in Melbourne.

Out for a Duck at Fanfare for the Commonwealth
Commonwealth Games: Screen Break: Feathered friends, white straw boaters and singing Happy Birthday to the Queen more than a month early is what the friendly games are all about, writes Martin Kelner.

Commonwealth Games: Gault Targets Record
A medal of any description in the 10m air pistol pairs will mean Mick Gault will become England's most decorated athlete.

Commonwealth Games: Davenport Takes Thorpe's Crown in England One-two
England's Ross Davenport claimed the 200 metres freestyle ahead of team-mate Simon Burnett in the absence of Ian Thorpe.

Clay and Davenport Strike Gold
Commonwealth Games: England's swimmers take two golds and two silvers in one glorious hour in the pool.

Commonwealth Games: England Secure Cycling Clean Sweep
England completed an historic 1,2,3 in the men's 4,000 metres individual pursuit with Paul Manning taking gold.

Scottish Pair Strike Swimming Gold
Commonwealth Games: Caitlin McClatchey and David Carry won two gold medals today as Scotland made a dream start in Melbourne.

In Praise of the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games: Leader: Four years ago Manchester's Commonwealth Games were a stunning success.

Commonwealth Games: Early Injury Blow for England
The English team suffered an early blow after Beth Tweddle, a gold medal hopeful in the gymnastics, was forced to pull out with an ankle injury.

Commonwealth Games: Pittman Pulls Out of Relay
Australian hurdler Jana Pittman pulled out of the Queen's baton relay amid fears over crowd reaction.

Athletics: Lack of Sponsor Leaves English Team Facing Financial Crisis
England's Commonwealth Games federation is bankrolling the cost of sending a team to Melbourne because of its failure to find a sponsor.

Commonwealth Games: O'sullivan Will Be Last Through Loophole
The Commonwealth Games federation have confirmed they will close the loophole which has allowed Sonia O'Sullivan to compete for Australia.

Foot Injury Rules Radcliffe Out of Games
Athletics: Paula Radcliffe misses the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne after picking up a foot injury.

Athletics: Christie Steps in for Malcolm
Former Olympic champion Linford Christie is in line to coach Christian Malcolm at the Commonwealth Games after Malcolm's coach retired.

Athletics: Sprint Champions Pull Out of Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 100 metres champions Kim Collins and Debbie Ferguson are both set to withdraw from the event in Melbourne next month.

Athletics: Kiwis Hire Thompson for Commonwealth Games
Former Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson will help New Zealand's athletes prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Athletics: Globe-trotting Gardener Races Quickly on Towards Melbourne
Despite a hectic winter schedule, Jason Gardener looks to be in fine fettle ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Athletics: Mcconnell in Two Minds Ahead of Melbourne
Scottish medal hopeful Lee McConnell remains unsure of whether to run the 400m or the 400m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in March.

Athletics: O'sullivan in Line to Run for Australia
An IAAF loophole means that Sonia O'Sullivan will be able to represent Australia in the Commonwealth Games and Ireland at the European Championships.

Athletics: Collins Gives Melbourne a Miss to Concentrate on Europe
UK Athletics performance director Dave Collins will snub the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in order to begin preparations for August's European Championships.

Athletics: Wales Add Fit-again Morris to Commonwealth Squad
Tracy Morris, the jogger turned international marathon runner, has been added to Wales' squad for the Commonwealth Games after recovering from injury.

Athletics: To Run or Not to Run - Holmes Riles Selectors
Kelly Holmes' prevarication over her participation in next spring's Commonwealth Games has annoyed England's selectors.

Sports Politics: Government Backs Glasgow Commonwealth Games Bid
Scotland's bid to stage the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 has received the backing of UK sports ministers.

Glasgow Chases Commonwealth Games
Glasgow has become the UK's frontrunner to bid for the 2014 Commonwealth games after Scottish ministers gave their official backing to the city.

Commonwealth Games: Bigger England Team for Melbourne
Sport politics: After London's 2012 success, Sport England has promised to help send as many as 580 competitors to Australia.

Baulch to Retire
Jamie Baulch, one of Britain's most successful 400 metres runners, is to join Kelly Holmes and retire after next year's Commonwealth Games.

Athletics: Relay Hero Faces Ban From All Games
Olympic gold medallist Mark Lewis-Francis could miss next year's Commonwealth Games after testing positive for cannabis.

Minister Seeks India's Backing for Olympic Bid
Olympic Games: The culture secretary, Tessa Jowell, today takes London's case for the 2012 Olympics to India, a key Commonwealth ally, as campaign chiefs open a new front in the race for the games focusing on the sporting aspirations of developing nations.

Radcliffe Set Fair for Track Comeback
May 14: Paula Radcliffe is set to compete in her first race on the track in Britain since she won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in Manchester.

New Delhi to Host 2010 Games
November 15: the decision to award the 2010 Commonwealth Games to India is good news for London's Olympic bid.

How the Games Lit Up a Bright and Glorious Future
Manchester said farewell to the Commonwealth Games a year ago. Duncan Mackay reports on how the city was left with rich rewards.

Kylie's bum is fine but Jade needs to keep 'em guessing
Jade Johnson is a rising star of British sport. Last year she won silver medals in the long jump in both the Commonwealth Games and European championships and finished sixth in the world rankings.

Hansen jumps for joy after taking Britain's first title
Ashia Hansen staged yet another of her dramatic late, late shows to snatch victory in the triple jump and clinch Great Britain's first gold medal of these championships. In a repeat of the eleventh-hour heroics that brought her last-gasp victory at last year's Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the European Championships, she again relied on pulling out the stops when she had to.

Manchester games track split four ways
Athletics: The super-fast £6m track used for the athletics in the City of Manchester Stadium during the Commonwealth Games has found a new home at four sites around the country.

Wiggins Pursues Britain's First Revenge
September 25: Australian cyclists were resounding winners at the Commonwealth Games but Britain's Bradley Wiggins will be aiming to redress the balance in the track world championships.

Martin Wainwright: In Praise of the North
The last two years have been a giddy ride for the north of England, from the miseries of foot and mouth to the triumph of Manchester's Commonwealth Games.

If Thorpedo can ditch his coach, is anyone safe?
You're a living legend and in the fast lane to becoming the greatest swimmer ever. At the last Commonwealth Games you won six gold medals, a silver and broke your own 400m record. You are canonised by the press and a walking talking advertisers' dream.

The Spanish flier
I remember seeing Matt Dawson at the Commonwealth Games Sevens in Manchester at the beginning of August. I asked him about Northampton's new signings. 'We've got him,' the England scrum-half said, nodding down at Bruce Reihana who was busy masterminding New Zealand's successful defence of their Games title.

Commonwealth Stars Still Sparkling After Magic Munich
August 12: These championships carried on from where the Commonwealth Games in Manchester left off; wonderful competition watched by sell-out crowds in the spectacular Olympiastadion and huge television audiences around the world.

The weekend's highlights
The Commonwealth Games brought and end to the British men's 4x100m relay team's Keystone Cops approach to major championship finals.

Kenya upsets Samoa at Commonwealth Games
Kenya made their case for the inclusion of the Safari Sevens as an I.R.B Sevens Circuit event when at the Commonwealth Games they trounced Samoa 28-20 in their opening match. Here's the details.

Johnson's Magic Medal
August 8: Jade Johnson has overcome her sand allergy to take silver in the long jump to add to the silver she won at the Commonwealth Games.

Whiteman slams 'dismal' organisation
The British athlete Tony Whiteman last night led criticism of the poor organisation of this event after being forced to dodge a cameraman on the track during his 1500m heat, as Munich failed to live up to the standards set by Manchester's Commonwealth Games last week.

Time to can the vitriol and swim against the tide
Screen Break: In the current exultant climate it's hard to take on the Commonwealth Games, but I might be able to make an exception for swimming.

'No Girl Shall Ever Visit the Top Deck After Dinner'
Frank Keating: Flinty-eyed coaches from the Commonwealth are changing with ruthless zeal the carefree attitudes to women's team games in Britain.

Gold for Canada's Iron Duo As British Stars Flop
August 5: For the second time in two years Britain's much-hyped triathletes failed to rise to the occasion as the sport made its official debut in the Commonwealth Games yesterday.

A Festival of Sport That Manchester Did Proud
August 5, Richard Williams: For Manchester, rain-sodden cloth-capped red-brick Manchester, the Commonwealth Games has been an absolute triumph.

Dwain hits the water bottle
John Regis says Dwain Chambers can shine in Munich. It has been a busy week for Dwain Chambers. Since about 8.30 last Saturday evening, when he came to a grinding halt in front of a packed stadium in Manchester, and in front of a television audience of millions watching the Commonwealth Games 100 metres final, he has been tested, probed and analysed to discover what might have been wrong with his preparation for one of the biggest races in his career.

Weekend highlights
Commonwealth Games: This afternoon the England women's hockey team try to win gold against India. Five English boxers, led by Darran Langley go for gold in the ring. Tomorrow the main stadium is sold out for the conclusion of the rugby sevens, while the first triathlon ever held in the Commonwealth Games takes place tomorrow morning.

England strike liquid gold
Commonwealth Games: Four English golds in one evening all started by a British 1-2-3 in the men's 200m backstroke made it a marvellous night for home supporters.

Campbell May Cry Off the Dash to Munich
August 2: Darren Campbell has admitted that he may miss the European Championships as a result.of feeling "drained" after the Commonwealth Games.

England Reap Harvest of Pure Gold
August 1: Six gold medals brought English athletics to the boil on the final evening of the Commonwealth Games athletics competition last night.

Commonwealth Games round-up
Ian Thorpe maintained his quest for seven Commonwealth golds, easing through his 200m freestyle heat as the fastest qualifier, while England's Sarah Price shattered the Games 100m backstroke record.

Commonwealth Games round-up
Today's action: Australia seem to be blowing everyone else out of the water today. And that's before Thorpedo swims into action, too.

Frank Keating: Bowls is Dozily Addictive and Redolent of Empire
Frank Keating: There is going to be an awful lot of bowls about at the Commonwealth Games all this week, so stay awake there at the back.

English sprint aces crash out of final
Dwain Chambers and Mark Lewis-Francis saw their gold medal dream turn into a nightmare as Kim Collins roared to the Commonwealth Games 100m title in Manchester.

Island of adventure
What is one to make of the Commonwealth Games? Traditionally they are seen as a starting point for athletic careers. You win your Commonwealth gold and then you move on and win an Olympic, world or European gold.

Beckham cleared for beating the ban on sponsor logos
Commonwealth Games organisers last night denied a rift with David Beckham despite the England captain's blatant plug for Adidas at the multi-million pound opening ceremony.

Triathlete tests positive
The Canadian triathlete Kelly Guest has been sent home from the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for nandrolone.

Gladiator grabs England's first medal
A former Gladiators champion won England's first medal here yesterday but the national anthem which rang around the Aquatic Centre after the one-metre springboard diving competition is set to become the theme tune of these XVII Commonwealth Games.

Baton charge duty for Becks
David Beckham is tipped to be one of the runners who will bring the Queen's jubilee baton into the City of Manchester Stadium for tonight's opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.

Views from the Commonwealth
Sports writers based throughout the Commonwealth describe their nation's feelings for the games.

Commonwealth Games 2002: Day one
The main event is, of course, the five-hour extravaganza that is Manchester's opening ceremony, scheduled to start at 7pm. But by then the first two gold medals will have been decided on the diving boards, which means some people's games will be over before they've even begun.

Now for the Most Glittering Prize of All
July 25: How ironic it would be, given the capital's snotty attitude towards Manchester's abortive Olympic bids, if a successful Commonwealth Games led to London hosting the big one a decade from now. Stephen Bierley reports.

Scot Who is Proud to Play for England
Dennis Sherriffs: Squash player Peter Nicol is confident of winning gold for England at the Commonwealth Games - a feat which may not necessarily guarantee him a hero's welcome when he returns home to his native Scotland.

Historic First for Disabled Swimmer
July 24: South African swimmer Natalie Du Toit is aiming make sporting history when she competes in both the able-bodied and disabled events at the Commonwealth Games.

Athletics Heats Off Due to Low Turnout
July 24: A lack of entries in many events in the athletics has forced Commonwealth Games organisers to refund £100,000 to spectators.

Size is Not Enough to Knock Australia Off Top
July 23: Get ready to see more English losers than ever as the country pits its biggest ever Commonwealth Games team against an 'unbeatable' Australia.

End of the Road for Whitlock
July 23: Janine Whitlock will definitely miss the Commonwealth Games after being suspended from competition while a disciplinary committee investigates her positive drugs test.

The Vision Thing Lifts Chambers
July 23: British sprinter Dwaine Chambers has pledged to break Maurice Greene's 100 metres world record in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester next weekend.

Athletes to Face Surprise Blood Tests
Not content with taking the urine, Commonwealth Games officials may be springing surprise blood tests on athletes, Australia's team medical director has revealed. Olympic and world swimming champion Ian Thorpe said last week he was disappointed that athletes at the Games would not be...

Northern Soul Distilled From Sydney Formula
July 22: Manchester sees the Commonwealth Games as the perfect showpiece for the regeneration of the area, writes David Ward.

The Monday Interview: Ashia Hansen
She is one of England's best medal hopes in the Commonwealth games, but Ashia Hansen is better known as the victim a hoax race threat scam. Here she talks about the incident for the first time. Interview by Simon Hattenstone.

'A Bucketload of Pointless Contrivance is in the Offing'
July 22, Frank Keating: finds the sporting significance of the Commonwealth Games less than compelling.

Rogge Talks Up London's 2012 Bid
July 22: If Britain makes a success of the Commonwealth Games here it could pave the way to hosting the 2012 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said yesterday.

Expect the unexpected to shine in Manchester
A guide to the less popular sports due to feature in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

In with a sporting chance
Booted out of the World Cup. Thrashed at Wimbledon. Could the Commonwealth Games change our luck? Pete Stanton is spreading his bets in the search for a medal.

Guide to the Commonwealth Games' Less Popular Sports
July 20: A guide to the less popular sports due to feature in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Macey's Golden Dream in Meltdown
July 20: Dean Macey added his name to the list of notable absentees from the Commonwealth Games when he withdrew because of a hamstring injury.

'A ghostly memory of a master race'
The Commonwealth Games begin next week, but aside from offering athletes another chance to compete, and leaders another excuse for an expensive get-together, does anyone care about the Commonwealth anymore? Is it a mutually beneficial gathering of nations bonded by history and tradition, or merely the last echo of empire? Five writers from member countries offer their personal views.

Paul Weaver Reports on Australian Swimmer Ian Thorpe
Paul Weaver reports on Australia's swimming sensation Ian Thorpe who has been called "the world's most outstanding athlete" and will be looking to live up to that title when he aims for seven golds at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Edwards recovers heart of gold
The veteran is sustained by hope of fresh success at home. Just before Christmas the Commonwealth Games held very little appeal for Jonathan Edwards. The prospect of winning in Manchester did not excite him greatly, even though it would mean him joining Daley Thompson, Linford Christie and Sally Gunnell in an exclusive club of winners of every major athletics title.

Whitlock Gives Up Manchester
July 18: Janine Whitlock has withdrawn from England's team for the Commonwealth Games after she tested positive for Dianabol.

Freeman relays the good news
On the day that the Commonwealth Games faced the prospect of losing another of its major stars, Cathy Freeman's decision to make the trip to Manchester after all was a welcome piece of good news.

Games Champion Tied Up By Red Tape
July 16: A Commonwealth Games gold medallist will be denied the chance to defend his title in Manchester this month because he cannot get a visa to enter Britain.

UK athlete drug shame
Athletics: One of England's best prospects for a gold medal at next week's Commonwealth Games has tested positive for anabolic steroids.

Radcliffe Back, Fraser Out
July 10: Injury has forced Donna Fraser to withdraw from the 400 metres in the Commonwealth Games. Meanwhile Paula Radcliffe will be fit after recovering from a virus.

Thomas Fails in Wales
July 9: The reputation of British 400m Commonwealth Games hope Iwan Thomas suffered a further blow with another depressing performance at the Welsh Games.

Wembley of the north boosts deprived area
Athletics: Manchester's £110m surreal stadium within new 'Sports City' area gets ready for Commonwealth Games after proving pessimists wrong.

Brilliant Britain come to the boil in Europe
Athletics: A stirring return to former glories in the 4 x 400 metres relay helped secure a fifth European Cup for Britain ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Myerscough Gets Games Go-ahead
June 21: Carl Myerscough was yesterday allowed to join the England team for the Commonwealth Games, having served out a ban for using banned substances.

Manchester Lifeline for Campbell
June 19: Darren Campbell has been given four weeks to prove his fitness for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Virus leaves Campbell in the 100m soup
Few athletes had their heart set on competing in the Commonwealth Games here as much as Darren Campbell, born and raised two miles from the City of Manchester Stadium.

Old Coach Keeps Chambers Going
Athletics: Dwain Chambers will start as favourite to win the 100 metres in the Commonwealth Games trials in the magnificent new City of Manchester Stadium today.

Blighted Runner Pulls Out of Games
June 12: Mark Richardson, Britain's No1 400 metres runner, has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Manchester next month because of an achilles injury.

Blows for Merry and Macey
June 7: Katharine Merry has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to injury - and Dean Macey is a minor worry thanks to a slight back strain.

Holmes Back on Track After Stomach Op.
May 30: Kelly Holmes has almost certainly clinched selection for both the Commonwealth Games and European Championships with a convincing victory in Germany.

MPs Lend Their Weight to Manchester Games
The Commonwealth games in Manchester are vital to Britain's reputation as a venue for international sports events, MPs said yesterday. After the disastrous effort to recast Wembley as a combined national football and athletics stadium, and the loss of the world athletics championships,...

Howey Suffers Unlucky Break
Great Britain's Olympic silver medallist Kate Howey expects to be fit in time for this summer's Commonwealth Games despite breaking a bone in her wrist on Saturday. Howey, who had only recently returned from a five-month lay-off with a back injury, was competing in the final of the...

Games to Get Hi-tech Launch
A spectacular light show, visible from miles away, will signal the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, it was revealed yesterday. Some details of the opening and closing ceremonies, which together will cost £12m, were announced at the City of Manchester stadium. There...

Manchester Clock Ticks for Freeman
April 16: Olympic 400 metres champion Cathy Freeman has until the beginning of June to qualify for the individual event in this summer's Commonwealth Games.

Freeman May Miss Manchester
April 10: The Commonwealth Games are facing the prospect of losing their star attraction after Cathy Freeman suffered an injury that could see her struggle to be fit in time.

Birth Puts Games in Doubt for Lewis
April 5: Following the birth of her daughter, there are doubts about whether Denise Lewis will return to competitive athletics in time for the Commonwealth Games.

Games Baton Sent on 64,000 Mile Trip
The Queen's jubilee baton - the Commonwealth Games version of the Olympic torch - began its journey from London to Manchester yesterday with a star-studded send-off at Buckingham Palace. But eschewing the normal route - up the M40, hope for the best around Birmingham, and on to the M6 -...

Scottish Hurdler's Dream of Glory Foiled By Red Tape
Despite representing his country for 11 years, a 400-metres hurdles champion will not fulfil his childhood dream of running at the Commonwealth Games because sporting authorities have decided that he is not Scottish.

Manchester set to prove Commonwealth cynics wrong
After many years of jokes about Manchester's ill-fated Olympic bids and jibes that it has been handed a turkey in the Commonwealth Games, the city is finally close to getting the opportunity to answer the cynics' criticism. The XVII Commonwealth Games will be opened by the Queen at the...