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Games off to flying start at opening ceremony

Games off to flying start at opening ceremony

Published: Thursday 4th August 2011

The world came together tonight at the opening ceremony of the Lanarkshire 2011 International Children's Games.

Final day of conference looks at participation

Final day of conference looks at participation

Published: Thursday 4th August 2011

The emphasis was on sports participation in day three of the ICG Health and Wellbeing Conference.

Tonight we welcome the world

Tonight we welcome the world

Published: Thursday 4th August 2011

Tonight Lanarkshire officially welcomes almost 2000 visitors from 33 countries around the world to the 45th International Children's Games.

800m runner Mhairi talks to Lord Coe

800m runner Mhairi talks to Lord Coe

Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2011

In the run-up to the practice day tomorrow Hamilton based Mhairi Hendry had an inspirational meeting with one of Britain's most high profile sporting figures.

Team Lanarkshire meets Lord Coe ahead of Games

Team Lanarkshire meets Lord Coe ahead of Games

Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2011

With only one day to go until the Games, Team Lanarkshire had an inspirational meeting with one of Britain's most high profile sporting figures.

Teams arrive from around the world

Teams arrive from around the world

Published: Wednesday 3rd August 2011

Teams from across the world are already arriving in the run-up to the Games later this week.