Where did the Commonwealth Games take place in 2014?
Template:2014 Commonwealth Games. The 2014 Commonwealth Games (officially the XX Commonwealth Games) were held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 3 August 2014.
When did Scotland decide to host the 2005 Commonwealth Games?
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.
What is the mascot of the Commonwealth Games 2014?
Clyde, a thistle named after the river which flows through the centre of Glasgow, will be 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.
What is the history of the Commonwealth Games logo?
The official logo for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was unveiled on Commonwealth Day, 8 March 2010. Designed by Marque Creative, 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.
How many athletes did Australia compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Australia competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, between 23 July and 3 August 2014. It was the nation’s 20th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. 417 athletes competed for Australia,…
Where is the Commonwealth Games athletes village located?
The Athletes Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was situated on a 35 hectare site, in Dalmarnock, Glasgow. The whole project was designed by RMJM. 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.