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It started way back in the wild imaginings of May '95 when the bid was presented...

Manchester aimed to deliver a world class event... an outstanding spectacle
'To leave a lasting legacy of new sporting facilities and social, physical and economic regeneration'

The evidence of that outstanding success... It's all here...
Why the people of Manchester and the North West took the games to their hearts and souls, lined the streets, bought the tickets and invited the world to party
How the volunteers played such a major role in the unfolding story
The Final Report
In words and images...

But you will also find the true reason why this was always a prize worth winning...
Why Manchester fought so hard to bring the third largest sporting event in the world to its doorstep.

The legacy runs on...

GAMES FINAL REPORT

Over one million words of information on the Games contained within these 5 volumes. Everything you need to know from operational expenditure to the number of litres of orange juice consumed. These fully searchable documents are available in a text only version or as downloadable PDF files.

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REGENERATION / LEGACY

Manchester entered the race to host the 2002 Games hoping it would be a catalyst to transform the city's fortunes. Discover how those hopes became reality as the Games breathed new life into the city by stimulating investment, revitalising areas of deprivation and boosting tourism.

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LATEST NEWS

Plaque to recognize volunteer contribution unveiled at Sportcity

In celebration of the National Year of the Volunteer Manchester City Council organised a special event at the National Squash Centre at Sportcity to give recognition to the volunteers who helped deliver the XVII Commonwealth Games in 2002.

On Friday 5th August volunteers were joined by Britain ’s most successful Paralympian, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson , who unveiled a plaque dedicated to the amazing contribution made to the success of the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

This was also an opportunity to launch the city council's Manchester Event Volunteers programme.
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Visitor centre opens at Sportcity

On the third anniversary of the Commonwealth Games, a new visitor centre opens at Sportcity .

The new centre hosts an exciting new permanent exhibition. The information panels provide a lively interpretation of the area's history ranging from 1790 when the Bradford colliery started production, through to the starring role in the staging of the Commonwealth Games. The centre also acts as a signpost and information service for the legacy of world class sports facilities available at Sportcity and the ongoing regeneration of East Manchester.

On Sunday 31 July 2005, an Open Day will be held at Sportcity from 10am – 4pm to mark the opening of the new visitor centre. This will be the first opportunity for members of the public to see the exhibition and visit other facilities including the City of Manchester Stadium, the Regional Athletics Arena, National Squash Centre, Regional Tennis Centre and the National Cycling Centre.

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