Commonwealth Games news


Bowlers to get double the chances of a medal

GUERNSEY bowls’ new formula for the format of future Commonwealth Games has been accepted.


First Commonwealth incentive payments made

THREE cheques for £1,000 were handed out to the island’s most successful competitors as the Bailiff Sir Geoffrey Rowland hosted a welcoming reception for the Commonwealth Games team at Beau Sejour.


‘We’re not perfect’

THE method by which Guernsey selects its Commonwealth Games team can be improved, accepts Peter Sirett, chairman of the Guernsey Commonwealth Games Association.


World No. 10 ends Simpson’s fine run

CHRIS SIMPSON’S Commonwealth medal dream is over after suffering defeat to world number 10 Daryl Selby.


Team Guernsey show strength

BY RIGHTS yours truly should be in Delhi now rickshaw-ing my way between arenas to keep abreast of how Guernsey’s best ever Commonwealth Games team is faring.


Team Guernsey head off to Delhi

AFTER a week of uncertainty, Guernsey athletes will finally arrive in Delhi today to compete for honours at the Commonwealth Games.


Guernsey manager is confident of clean village for team

IT IS all hands on deck in Delhi in a race against time to clean up before the main body of athletes starts arriving tomorrow.


Commonwealth boss promises to iron out Delhi games problems

TEAM Guernsey’s chef de mission met the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation yesterday to discuss problems facing the event.


Team will go to Delhi

GUERNSEY will take part in the Commonwealth Games.


Security is the main concern

ANYONE who has put heart and soul into preparation for exams, a charity event, a speech, a wedding or, indeed, anything of importance in their lives, has to feel for the sportsmen and women and officials due to leave for New Delhi any day now.

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