Public backing Island athletes ahead of CWG

Thu, 10 Jul 2014

Team Isle of Man

Despite main medal hope Mark Cavendish being out of Team Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games the team is still geared up for Glasgow 2014.

The Island will take its strongest and biggest squad yet with 46 athletes competing in nine of the 17 sporting events.

Among them will be Olympic gold medallist and British Champion Peter Kennaugh.

Millions of viewers from around the world are expected to watch the Games with a total of 71 nations taking part.

We asked the Manx public if they'd be getting behind the squad and showing their support: