Daley Unveiled As Latest Glasgow 2014 Ambassador

As ticket sales for Glasgow 2014 enter their final week, diving star Tom Daley has been unveiled as the latest and youngest Official Games Ambassador for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. 

To celebrate the announcement, the 19 year-old will meet fans at a special event in Glasgow on Sunday in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City. 

Daley announced the appearance – his first-ever visit to the city – to his 2.4m strong Twitter audience. DJ and presenter Romeo will host the show in the historic Fruitmarket, which will also include a performance from Official Games Mascot Clyde and his dancing crew. 

The hope for the Games Organisers is that the event will ensure as many young people as possible get involved in the Games before ticket sales close on 16th September. 

The appearance will be on a first come first served basis and full details can be found at glasgow2014.com/tominglasgow

David Grevemberg, chief executive of Glasgow 2014, said: ‘Tom’s the prefect ambassador to inspire young people about sport and help us get everyone involved in the UK’s next major sporting celebration.’ 

‘We’re delighted to welcome him as an Official Ambassador for the Games and look forward to introducing him to Glasgow this weekend, and working with him over the next year to deliver the friendliest of family-friendly Games.’

Glasgow 2014 ambassador Tom Daley added: ‘I’m really looking forward to seeing Glasgow and be a part of the countdown to the Commonwealth Games. I want everyone to get behind the Games & all the athletes.  It’ll be fun but tough. I have great memories of winning Gold in Delhi, so I’m totally focused on training and holding on to my title!’ 

‘In April, I experienced the enthusiasm of Scottish crowds when I won Gold at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, which is the same pool for the Commonwealth Games. I can’t wait to be back there next year and go for Gold again.’