Bowls legend Paul Foster MBE, from Troon, and Ayr's wheelchair basketball star Robyn Love, joined former president of scottishathletics, Leslie Roy, on stage during the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The trio performed the Commonwealth Games oath in front of the Hydro audience, which included His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla, along with new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Scottish Baton Relay
The Scottish Baton arrived into The Hydro to an acoustic version of 500 Miles, sung by Nina Nesbitt with a relay from Hannah Miley MBE to Neil Fachie OBE, before being handed from Kieron Achara MBE to the Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty King Charles, who then officially declared the Games open.
Legacy of the Games
Dr Donald Rukare, President of Commonwealth Sport, said: “Over the coming days, records will fall, medals will be won, champions will emerge, and somewhere in this city, a young person will watch an athlete and quietly decide, “One day, that will be me.” That is the true legacy of these Games.”
Scotland is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time, with the event returning to Glasgow hosting 3,000 athletes to compete in 10 sports and six Para Sports across an eight-mile corridor and iconic venues.
