As the 2014 edition of the Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow, the city is set to host this major sporting event.

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As the 2014 edition of the Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow, the city is set to host this major sporting event. (All images AFP)

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The 'Big G' denotes the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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A member of the Canadian women's lawn bowls team warms up ahead of a practice session at the Lawn Bowls arena in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.

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A topiary rendering of the 2014 Commonwealth games mascot Clyde Thistle is displayed outside Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery next to the Lawn Bowls arena in Kelvingrove Park.

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Members of the Canadian sprint team ride past during a training session at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome at the Emirates Arena.

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Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond addresses journalists at the main media centre in the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 22, 2014.

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British cyclist Bradley Wiggins rides past during a training session.

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This picture shows a general view of the venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games swimming events, The Royal Commonwealth Pool in Glasgow.

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Gordon Strachan, manager of the Scottish National Football team, poses for pictures with 'games makers' as he carries the 2014 Commonwealth Games baton at Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland on July 22, 2014, ahead of the start of the 2014 Commonwealth Games which begin on July 23, 2014.

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Commonwealth Games 2014: Glasgow Gears up for Mega Event

As the 2014 edition of the Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow, the city is set to host this major sporting event.