Glasgow 2014 is set to officially launch its volunteer programme for the Commonwealth Games, by accepting expressions of interest from next week. Around 15,000 people will be required to help put on the event, with interest expected to be high following the success of the 70,000 London 2012 Games Makers. read more
Emirates has confirmed a 10-year naming rights deal for one of Glasgow’s key venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, with the £113 million venue to be known as the Emirates Arena when it opens its doors later this week. read more
A thistle man named Clyde has been unveiled as the official mascot of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The mascot, which has been named after the river which flows through the Commonwealth Games host city, was designed by Beth Gilmour, 12, after winning a competition. read more
South Africa will bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games, after pulling out of the race to stage the 2020 Summer Olympic Games – according to the country’s Olympic committee president Gideon Sam. read more
Suresh Kalmadi, former chairman of the Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, has been arrested by Indian police and is reportedly set to be charged after a probe into allegations of widespread corruption at the 2010 event. read more
The Commonwealth Games in Delhi has been plunged into a new crisis after women's track 100m gold medal winner Osayemi Oludamola of Nigeria failed a drugs test. read more
Despite concerns over the progression of construction, all of the venues to be used at this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi have been passed as fit for use. read more
SASCOC president Gideon Sam has hit out at critics of the national Olympic governing body's policies during its annual general meeting held in Bloemfontein this weekend. read more
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised a successful Commonwealth Games after he intervened to rescue the troubled event in Delhi that has been beset by delays and allegations of corruption. read more
The chief minister of New Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, has vowed that the city will be ready to host the Commonwealth Games in October, despite growing concerns about severely delayed preparations. read more
Whether at the Sharks or at the Springboks, I am going to push for a place to start.
Bismarck du Plessis is ready for his return into the Springbok side after 10 months out with injury.
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