Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tonight

Wednesday, 23 July 2014 10:15

Team Isle of Man will be preparing for the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games tonight.

The 20th addition of the games will be formally opened in front of 40,000 spectators at Celtic Park.

The opening parade will commence from the athletes village in Dalmarnock, where shooter Tim Kneale will be lead out the team whilst carrying the Manx flag.

It’s predicted that one and a half billion viewers will tune into the ceremony - which will feature various Scottish acts such as; Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle and Amy McDonald.

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