Glasgow 2014 Hires Infostrada Sports to Deliver Official Games News Service

September 19, 2013

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games organisers have announced they have selected Infostrada Sports to deliver and run the official Games News Service.

The firm will supply the world’s media with accurate results, bronchi historical data and athlete biographies as well as information on previous Commonwealth Games via a Games Information System to be known as ‘GamesINFO’.

It will put more than 4,500 athlete biographies and the results and statistics of more than 80 years of Commonwealth Games history, as well as recent results on major competitions, at the fingertips of the anticipated 4,000 accredited broadcast and print media reporting on the Games.

In total Infostrada Sports will employ more than 75 media and journalism professionals during the Games and also recruit and train volunteers in support to deliver the huge volume of content that will be created during competition.

Infostrada Sports has significant experience in running such major sport Event News Services, having done so at the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 and Beijing Olympic Games 2008. Infostrada Sport also provided all the biographies and background data for Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002.

Ty Speer, Deputy Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014, said: “The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will create a myriad of memorable moments, from records being broken to the highs and lows of athletes involved in world-class competition. A Games News Service is an essential tool for those reporting on the Games to have the best and most accurate information at their fingertips.

“Infostrada as a strong track record of delivering a high standard of service at previous Commonwealth and Olympic Games and I’m delighted to have them on board.” 

Danny Menken, CEO of Infostrada Sports, added: “We are proud to have been selected by Glasgow 2014, one of the premium events on the sporting calendar, and it will be our third involvement at a Commonwealth Games. We believe we have the skills, expertise and experience to deliver first class content for the Games next year and are excited for the task ahead.”