Queen starts Games baton relay
The Queen has launched the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games baton relay around the globe. She included a hand-written a note hidden in the baton to be read for the first time at the opening ceremony.
Hoy's 'body made decision' not to compete in Glasgow
Britain's most successful Olympian Sir Chris Hoy told ITV News his "body made the decision" not to compete in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Sir Chris added that he had "mixed feelings" about not taking part but looked forward to enjoying it as a spectator.
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