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Glasgow 2014: First medals as Commonwealth Games competition begins Glasgow 2014: First medals as Commonwealth Games competition begins
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The first medals have been won on the opening day at the Commonwealth Games.The first medals have been won on the opening day at the Commonwealth Games.
Scotland has won its first medal - Silver for Aileen McGlynn and Louise Haston in the Para-cycling women's tandem sprint. By early evening, Scottish competitors had secured five medals, including three golds.
Kimberley Renicks won Scotland's first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive victory in the judo at the SECC.
The Queen declared the event open on Wednesday night in front of a 40,000-strong crowd in Celtic Park after a live show featuring about 2,000 people.The Queen declared the event open on Wednesday night in front of a 40,000-strong crowd in Celtic Park after a live show featuring about 2,000 people.
Meanwhile, games organiser Glasgow 2014 has said there was no row surrounding the Red Arrows display on Wednesday.Meanwhile, games organiser Glasgow 2014 has said there was no row surrounding the Red Arrows display on Wednesday.
The RAF team used red, white and blue smoke at the opening ceremony.The RAF team used red, white and blue smoke at the opening ceremony.
Some people complained on social media after it emerged that the media pack handed to journalists at the opening ceremony stated the Red Arrows would fly over Celtic Park and Glasgow "in a v-formation trailing blue and white smoke".Some people complained on social media after it emerged that the media pack handed to journalists at the opening ceremony stated the Red Arrows would fly over Celtic Park and Glasgow "in a v-formation trailing blue and white smoke".
'UK ambassadors''UK ambassadors'
The display featured the traditional red, white and blue smoke.The display featured the traditional red, white and blue smoke.
In response to question from the media, the Ministry of Defence said: "The Red Arrows are ambassadors for the United Kingdom and are famous for their red, white and blue smoke trails which represent the whole of the UK.In response to question from the media, the Ministry of Defence said: "The Red Arrows are ambassadors for the United Kingdom and are famous for their red, white and blue smoke trails which represent the whole of the UK.
"The flypast was to celebrate the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth and the presence of Her Majesty so it was fitting that red, white and blue were used.""The flypast was to celebrate the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth and the presence of Her Majesty so it was fitting that red, white and blue were used."
A spokesman for Glasgow 2014 later said: "Glasgow 2014 would like to clarify that it was its ceremonies producers Jack Morton who had initial conversations requesting the Red Arrows for a blue and white trail to represent the Host Nation's Saltire but this was never formally requested.A spokesman for Glasgow 2014 later said: "Glasgow 2014 would like to clarify that it was its ceremonies producers Jack Morton who had initial conversations requesting the Red Arrows for a blue and white trail to represent the Host Nation's Saltire but this was never formally requested.
"We were delighted with the participation of the Red Arrows who deployed their standard trail of red, white and blue in last night's ceremony.""We were delighted with the participation of the Red Arrows who deployed their standard trail of red, white and blue in last night's ceremony."
The Scottish government said it made "no such approach" about a blue and white smoke display and said it believed the UK government did not want the suggestion to go ahead.The Scottish government said it made "no such approach" about a blue and white smoke display and said it believed the UK government did not want the suggestion to go ahead.
A spokesman said: "Glasgow 2014, as organisers of the Games, independently contract a private company to organise and stage the opening and closing ceremonies.A spokesman said: "Glasgow 2014, as organisers of the Games, independently contract a private company to organise and stage the opening and closing ceremonies.
"An approach was made by them to the MoD to explore whether it would be possible to have blue and white smoke in recognition of Scotland as the host Commonwealth nation."An approach was made by them to the MoD to explore whether it would be possible to have blue and white smoke in recognition of Scotland as the host Commonwealth nation.
"We believe that ultimately the UK government did not want to proceed with this suggestion.""We believe that ultimately the UK government did not want to proceed with this suggestion."
Scotland won its first medal - Silver for Aileen McGlynn and Louise Haston - in the Para-cycling women's tandem sprint.
The first day of competition in the Games brought news that Mo Farah would not take part.The first day of competition in the Games brought news that Mo Farah would not take part.
The double Olympic gold medallist withdrew after failing to recover from a recent illness.The double Olympic gold medallist withdrew after failing to recover from a recent illness.
Elsewhere, Scottish swimmer Michael Jamieson is aiming to secure a gold in the 200m breaststroke on Thursday evening.Elsewhere, Scottish swimmer Michael Jamieson is aiming to secure a gold in the 200m breaststroke on Thursday evening.
Another Scottish swimming hopeful, Hannah Miley, set a new Commonwealth Games record in her opening race.Another Scottish swimming hopeful, Hannah Miley, set a new Commonwealth Games record in her opening race.
The defending 400m individual medley champion recorded a time of four minutes 38.27 seconds in the opening swim of the competition to qualify for the final.The defending 400m individual medley champion recorded a time of four minutes 38.27 seconds in the opening swim of the competition to qualify for the final.
A total of 16 Scottish swimmers qualified for the final and semi final heats on Thursday evening - 12 in the individual events and four in the relay.A total of 16 Scottish swimmers qualified for the final and semi final heats on Thursday evening - 12 in the individual events and four in the relay.
Elsewhere, English cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins competes in track cycling's 4,000m team pursuit.Elsewhere, English cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins competes in track cycling's 4,000m team pursuit.
In total, about 4,500 athletes from 71 nations are taking part in the Games, which run until 3 August.In total, about 4,500 athletes from 71 nations are taking part in the Games, which run until 3 August.
Millions of people across the world watched the opening ceremony, which featured tartan-clad performers, spinning oversized Tunnock's tea cakes and a giant kilt.Millions of people across the world watched the opening ceremony, which featured tartan-clad performers, spinning oversized Tunnock's tea cakes and a giant kilt.
The star names involved in the ceremony included actor Ewan McGregor, comedian Karen Dunbar, entertainer and Torchwood actor John Barrowman, musician Nicola Benedetti, and singers Rod Stewart, Amy Macdonald and Susan Boyle.The star names involved in the ceremony included actor Ewan McGregor, comedian Karen Dunbar, entertainer and Torchwood actor John Barrowman, musician Nicola Benedetti, and singers Rod Stewart, Amy Macdonald and Susan Boyle.
The Queen declared the Games open by reading her own message from inside the baton, which travelled almost 120,000 miles on its route around the Commonwealth.The Queen declared the Games open by reading her own message from inside the baton, which travelled almost 120,000 miles on its route around the Commonwealth.
Sir Chris Hoy carried it on its final stage to Commonwealth Games Federation president Prince Imran of Malaysia, who struggled briefly to open the container and remove the message to hand to the Queen.Sir Chris Hoy carried it on its final stage to Commonwealth Games Federation president Prince Imran of Malaysia, who struggled briefly to open the container and remove the message to hand to the Queen.
Her Majesty then spoke of the "shared ideals and ambitions" of the Commonwealth and highlighted the "bonds that unite" the 71 nations and territories.Her Majesty then spoke of the "shared ideals and ambitions" of the Commonwealth and highlighted the "bonds that unite" the 71 nations and territories.
The ceremony also included an unprecedented appeal for donations to Unicef's Children of the Commonwealth Fund, which has raised more than £3.1m.The ceremony also included an unprecedented appeal for donations to Unicef's Children of the Commonwealth Fund, which has raised more than £3.1m.