Chief says CWG athletes make the Island proud

Saturday, 2 August 2014 08:15

Manx athletes are doing the Isle of Man proud and should be recognised for their achievements.

That's the message from the Island's Chief Minister who says Team Isle of Man has been outstanding.

Despite only securing one medal so far - Peter Kennaugh's silver from the point's race - a stream of national records have been broken and new personal bests achieved.

The team is due to return from Scotland on Monday - Allan Bell says the athletes are inspiring:

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