BBC appointed as domestic broadcast rights holder for Glasgow 2014 Games
The BBC has been appointed as the domestic broadcast rights holder for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The BBC will offer coverage of the Games, being held in Glasgow, across both BBC One and BBC Two, as well as new coverage across BBC Radio and TV networks – including Radio 5 Live and Sports Extra. Other features will include red button interactive services, as well as coverage through the BBC Sport website and international promote across BBC World News and BBC World Service.
BBC’s Nations and Regions sport and news teams across all media platforms will also focus on local competitors competing at the games.
Lord Smith of Kelvin, chairman for Glasgow 2014 said: “I am delighted that the BBC has taken up the domestic rights for the Commonwealth Games and I believe this deal represents a huge vote of confidence in Glasgow 2014 as well as the Commonwealth Games movement in general. We anticipate some of the world’s highest profile athletes will compete at our Games, fresh from their successes at London 2012.
“The added spice will be seeing the stars of Team GB in their own national colours in Glasgow, just two years later. The BBC’s reach will help us to generate a huge level of excitement and anticipation in the lead up to the biggest event Scotland will ever have hosted.”
Meanwhile, Ken MacQuarrie, director of BBC Scotland, added: “BBC Scotland will have a special role at the heart of our coverage in giving the Games extensive exposure in Scotland across our dedicated TV, radio and online services – all of which will make the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a truly momentous occasion in Scotland.”