Be a Volunteer Spirit of Friendship Festival Baton Relay Email Bulletin Registration Community Jobs at Manchester 2002 Contact Us   Primary schools to perform at team welcoming ceremonies Nearly 1000 school children from across the north west will welcome the 72 competing nations of the Commonwealth at this year’s Commonwealth Games. Race is on to define British citizens The prize for the competition, which is open to all 11 to 16 year olds, is to lead out the 72 teams in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Plan great days out at the Games By planning ahead it’s possible to create your own amazing day of sport at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Baton director calls for community spirit as Relay draws closer Games revisited for teacher Luke Scotland adopts Commonwealth Games education programme Archived Games news Ugandans preparing for Manchester Uganda’s veteran 400 metres runner, Davis Kamoga, has been handed the responsibility of putting together his country’s 400 metres relay team for Manchester 2002. Freeman returns to scene of triumph Cathy Freeman has been training back in Sydney, the scene of her glorious Olympic victory in 2000. Africans aiming for table tennis glory Nigerian table tennis star Lanre Jegede is determined to make the final team for the trip to Manchester. Caines now able to target major summer honours Bermuda storm gathering England put to early tests Baker reclaims world swimming record     175   Copyright © Manchester 2002 Ltd, all rights reserved. Media | Legal | Photography | Links | FAQ