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Manchester
is staging the largest sporting event in British history. Here's
your chance to get answers to any questions you might have.
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Will
there be any large tv screens around manchester and the stadiums for
those that don't have tickets but want some of the atmosphere and
if so where?
Simon Tapster
Saddleworth, England |
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will be big screens in Manchester showing action from the Games, plus
live events for visitors to enjoy. For more information check our
Festival Live
timetable. |
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Will
the games be on tv and if they are what channel?
Jodie Cooke
Oldham (Manchester) |
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Sport will be bringing you all the action from the Commonwealth Games
and a full schedule can be found on this site here.
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Which
roads will be closed during the games and when?
Ann Hunt
Stockport |
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information regarding road restrictions during the Games is available
on this site here.
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How
much toilet tissue will need to be provided in the athlete's village?
Steve R
Cheltenham |
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volume of toilet tissue to be used (if rolled out) will be 530 km
(331 miles). That is equal to the distance from Manchester to Fort
William. |
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How do I get hold of Tickets for the Commonwealth Games?
Harry Royston
Kent |
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on how to purchase tickets is available on this site in our Tickets
Section. |
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What companies are sponsoring the Commonwealth Games?
Tanya Edmondson
Stockport |
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information about the official sponsors and partners of the Commonwealth
Games can be found on this site in our Who's
Who section. |
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Can
you tell me how many medals of each type are due to be awarded during
the 2002 games (excluding ties)?
Luke Miller
Highbridge, Somerset |
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out more about the Commonwealth Games medals (click
here). |
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What
is the time difference between Manchester and Eastern Australia time
(Sydney, Melbourne)? Also there are no session times given for the
various sports.
Jim Mitsiou
Melbourne, Australia |
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time difference for Melbourne is GMT +10 hours (BST +11). Specific
times for sports are now available . |
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When
do the games start/finish?
Clare
Liverpool England |
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Opening Ceremony takes place on 25th July 2002 and the Closing Ceremony
takes place on Sunday 4th August 2002. |
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Is
there be a song specially written for or as as a theme song for the
Games?
Ellie Smart
Manchester |
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is no official theme song for the Commonwealth Games, however the
Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay does have a new version of 'Ain't no Stoppin'
us Now' as its anthem. Find out more and hear a sound clip here. |
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How
will holding the games in Manchester benefit the community or the
sport its self?
Phillip Harrison
Brighton, Sussex |
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The Games has
been the catalyst for a number of major physical improvements in
the city, including Piccadilly Plaza and Gardens and the Ancoats
Urban Village.
The Swimming
Complex, owned by the three universities of Manchester and Manchester
City Council, will be a resource for the local community as well
as a centre for elite training.
The Stadium
will become the home ground for Manchester City Football Club.
The other elements
of Sportcity, the athletics facility, Indoor Tennis and Squash facilities
will be used by regional and local clubs and will become a centre
of excellence in sports training of the North West.
East Manchester,
over the next 10-15 years is aiming to attract a total investment
plan of more than 拢400 million - an investment unparalleled in both
its size and complexity. The Commonwealth Games in 2002 is the catalyst
for all of this happening. .
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How
many people take part in the Commonweath Games? Also how many people
go to watch the Games?
Ashleigh
Carisle |
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Athletes Village will cater for 4,820 Commonwealth Games residents,
consisting of athletes and team officials. 450 athletes and officials
will be accommodated at the Bisley Shooting Village. The Games will
be watched live in the venues by around 1 millon spectators plus a
worldwide television audience approaching one billion. |
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How
much food will be used each day during the games?
Will F
London |
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average, 14,000 meals will be prepared each dayand over the period
of the Games, approximately 300,000 meals will be prepared. Just some
of the items on the shopping list will be 90,000 eggs, 20,000 litres
of milk, 300,000 pieces of fruit, 1,840 kgs of lettuce, 11,600 kgs
of mushrooms, 365 kgs of raisins and 25,000 kgs of cheese. |
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With
all the upheavals in the World these days security must be a huge
task. How are things going in this area of planning?
Roy
Adelaide, Australia |
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closely with the relevant agencies, including the Greater Manchester
Police Force, there will be a security presence at all key Games locations.
For security reasons, specific details cannot be released on the security
plan. |
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What
arrangements have been made for car parking around Heaton Park for
the bowls tournament?
M.Duckworth
Manchester |
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park capacities at Heaton Park are 2000, but further exploration is
being made into how many additional places can be accommodated on
site.. |
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How
much is it estimated that the games will cost?
Stuart Richardson
Preston |
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budget cost of the Games is estimated at 拢261m. |
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Won't
the Games leave a huge mess in Manchester?
Ellen Graves
Openshaw |
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Bright and Clean is a campaign that was launched in 1998 and by 2002,
the campaign will be well established and the differences seen already
in small pockets in the city in terms of extra bins, flowers, new
signs etc, will be extended across all neighbourhoods. During the
Games themselves, Operational Services will be conducting extra collections
within the city centre and at venues. |
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