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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

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

Every year, I think of Worlds as the big meet, but now, it's the Olympics. I'm blessed to even have the opportunity to think…

— Simone Biles

Even if you've been involved in a World Cup, the Olympics is huge. Only the Games has the power to change communities.

— Daley Thompson

Sport allows us to engage in dialogue and to build bridges, and it may even have the capacity to reshape international relations. The Olympic…

— Richard Attias

People tend to be consumed by sport when the big events come up.

— Gareth Thomas

As it happens, I have personally been something of an enthusiast for the London Olympic games, mainly on the grounds a) that a bit…

— Evan Davis

Certainly for me the Commonwealth Games were fantastic to compete in and I genuinely have so many great memories of the three I went…

— Chris Hoy

There are big tournaments going on around the world, and some of them you cannot ignore because, financially, they make a huge difference in…

— AB de Villiers

I think people know how we feel about the international game and the European game and how we can learn from each other.

— Mike Budenholzer

Whenever there's a big national event that brings the country together - whether it's the Olympics, a royal wedding or the 'Bake Off' final…

— Ed Davey