With just 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Network Ten is proud to announce it will give viewers extensive coverage of every day of the competition, 24 hours a day across TEN and ONE. More than 260 hours of action, excitement and drama from the Glasgow Games will go to air, presented by a stellar team of hosts and commentators.
As the only television broadcaster for the XX Commonwealth Games in Australia, Network Ten will deliver first-class coverage from Glasgow live into lounge rooms around the country from July 24, 2014. In addition to 24-hour coverage on TEN and ONE each day, eight dedicated digital channels will also be available on www.tenplay.com.au, enabling viewers to watch their favourite events and athletes from anywhere, at any time.
Hosted from Glasgow by TEN’s Mel McLaughlin and Brad McEwan, the expert commentary team features an all-star line-up of former Olympians including Nicole Livingstone, Rob DeCastella, David Culbert, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and more. Two of Australia’s most decorated netballers – Liz Ellis and Sharelle McMahon – will bring fans all the action from the SECC Precinct while former Wallaby and TEN Eyewitness News Presenter, Matt Burke, will be joined by TEN’s Gordon Bray for the Rugby Sevens from Ibrox Stadium. The expert commentary team also features a host of experienced specialists including TEN’s Greg Rust, Mark Howard and Lachy Reid, and experienced sports broadcasters Peter Donegan and Ian Cohen, with more to be announced soon.
Network Ten Head of Sport, David Barham, said: “The Glasgow Games are on track to be one of the most memorable Commonwealth Games ever and Network Ten is delighted to bring all the action to Australians with some of the country’s most successful athletes.
“The combination of TEN, ONE and tenplay, as well as our experienced presenters and commentators, will ensure that Network Ten’s coverage of this international sporting event is comprehensive, compelling and engaging.”
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