The agreement will see CBC/Radio Canada provide comprehensive daily coverage from the Games across television, radio and online.

CBC has a long history of broadcasting Commonwealth Games and was the host broadcaster for Vancouver 1954 when both John Landy and Sir Roger Bannister ran the famous "Miracle Mile" in under four minutes, becoming the first to do so.

CBC has also extensively covered Olympic Games and is the Canadian broadcast rights holder for Rio 2016.

"We are committed to providing Canadians with access to the best national and international sporting events connecting viewers with the victories, challenges and stories of home-grown athletes and teams," said CBC executive director of sport properties and general manager Olympics, Jeffrey Orridge.

"Through our partnership, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will reach a broad audience and further the connections between Canadians and the world-class athletes that represent them as they journey to Rio in 2016."

Canada is one of only six countries, along with Australia, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales, to have competed at every Commonwealth Games since the inaugural event took place in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1930.

Canadian athletes have competed in every Commonwealth Games since Hamilton in 1930 ©Getty Images



Glasgow 2014 says it is anticipating a total global TV audience of 1.5 billion for the 11 days of competition during this year's Games, which is due to take place from from July 23 to August 3.

"I'm delighted that CBC will be sharing the excitement of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games with millions of Canadians this summer," said Mike Hooper, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation.

"Canada is a hugely important market for the Commonwealth Games family, and we hope Canadian viewers will be showing their support for the dedicated athletes of Team Canada, thanks to the daily coverage provided by CBC, and enjoying the celebration of the Commonwealth that will be Glasgow 2014."

In 2011, Glasgow 2014 appointed the BBC as the domestic rights holder in the UK, continuing the corporation's long association with the Commonwealth Games that dates back to Vancouver 1954.

With a number of other international broadcast deals, Glasgow 2014 organisers say they hope to generate around £100 million ($166 million/€120 million) in revenue through licensing, merchandise, sponsorship and ticketing.

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