Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Athletes visit accommodation to mark start of countdown

Published on 23/07/2012 12:54

WE may be just days from the London Olympics, but the countdown has also started to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with two years to go until the Opening Ceremony.

Athletes visited accommodation for the event as part of the landmark date.

The launch will be held at Celtic Park on 23 July, 2014, and the countdown was marked with a visit to the nearby Athletes’ Village.

Scotland’s most capped hockey player Rhona Simpson, swimmer Ross Muir and long-jumper Jade Nimmo were among those visiting the site which will be home to 6,500 athletes and officials during the games.

Ms Simpson, who has competed at three Commonwealth Games and two Olympics, said: “The focus at the Organising Committee is to ensure the Athletes’ Village provides the comfort and convenience needed by today’s performance athletes.

“The development is still in construction but with two years to go until the Games, it’s fantastic to witness how well the village is progressing and to learn more about the venue that will be home to the athletes in 2014.

“The excitement being generated by the Olympic Games will only increase the anticipation and desire the people of Glasgow and Scotland have to welcome the athletes of the Commonwealth back to the UK in two years’ time.”