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Prime Minister's Statement

“The Manchester Commonwealth Games in 2002 will have a special significance, not only because these are the first Games of the new Millennium, but also because they fall in the year of Her Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Tony Blair
Tony Blair

“The Commonwealth Games will not only be a major sporting event which will be enjoyed by millions throughout the world, but the Games will also showcase both Manchester and Britain. Universally known as "The Friendly Games", the Manchester 2002 emblem highlights this theme. It clearly demonstrates the spirit of friendship associated with the Games and will be a lasting image of what we all hope will be a memorable sporting occasion.”

Manchester is undergoing a new and exciting renaissance building on its rich heritage, and with its passion for sport, music and the arts and much much more, will seize this once in a lifetime opportunity to host a set of Games that all members of the Commonwealth can be proud.

Tony Blair

The Prime Minister
September 2 1998

 
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