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News Archive

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Meet the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 mascot
Released:  20 September 2012
“Clyde is great fun and the perfect mascot to spread the Glasgow 2014 message across Scotland, the UK and the Commonwealth” – 2012 Olympic medallist Michael Jamieson

Paralympics a shining example of courage and determination
Released:  10 September 2012
The athletes of the London 2012 Paralympics are an inspiration to the world for their courage and determination to excel, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma.

Secretary-General commends Commonwealth Olympians
Released:  13 August 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has commended Commonwealth Olympic champions for their record-breaking accomplishments at the 2012 London Olympics. He said they had done the Commonwealth proud.

Commonwealth ministers commit strongly to Sport for Development and Peace
Released:  25 July 2012
"The importance of sport as an effective instrument for social and economic development is well-recognised" – Hugh Robertson, UK Minister for Sport and the Olympics

Two year countdown begins for Commonwealth Games in Scotland
Released:  23 July 2012
Scottish athletes visit village where 6,500 athletes and officials will stay

Commonwealth sports ministers to meet on eve of the Olympics
Released:  18 July 2012
6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting will consider policy guidelines to strengthen Sport for Development and Peace

CABOS prepares recommendations for 6th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting
Released:  11 April 2012
Advisory body says sports should be embedded in development activities

CABOS to hold annual meeting in London
Released:  3 April 2012
Global experts to discuss strengthening the sport for development agenda

Commonwealth meeting 'catalyst' for promoting rights of persons with disabilities
Released:  12 January 2012
“There has not been enough recognition of the immense contribution that persons with disabilities can make" - Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General

Promoting inclusive education and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities
Released:  9 January 2012
Commonwealth meeting to consider policies and best practices to facilitate progress towards empowerment