Career Quote by Abhinav Bindra

For athletes traditionally it's such a fantastic stepping stone to greater things down the track and in the future. Don't undermine the Commonwealth Games!

— Cathy Freeman

It is an important competition and I certainly rate my gold medals at the Commonwealth Games right up there with my world titles and…

— Chris Hoy

The Commonwealth Games here are a model for what sport can, and should, be. It's an incredible environment and an amazing atmosphere. Without any…

— Laurel Hubbard

The Commonwealth Games is an event for everyone. I believe it continues because of the unity and appreciation in respect of diversity, different nationalities…

— Denise Lewis

Being an Olympian is the ultimate test of one's sporting ability.

— Anonymous

For every athlete, Olympics is the target, but mine is a little different. I am focusing on improving my timing; that's what I think…

— Hima Das

I am an athlete first and foremost, and it is vital for my competitiveness, my well being, and for my preparations for events during…

— Caster Semenya

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

— Joe Sakic

For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in…

— Fedor Emelianenko

The Olympic Games are always in the head of every sports athlete. We work for that. The Olympics are the most important race. They're…

— Tina Maze

The most important part of this is to prepare the athlete for life in general and then be able to compete.

— Alberto Juantorena

I think that to be a competitive athlete, you have to be goal-oriented.

— Shannon Miller