Manx team leaves for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

The biggest team the Isle of Man has ever sent to the Commonwealth Games has left for the event in Glasgow.

Forty-five athletes will compete in nine of the 17 sports.

The Commonwealth Games is the highest level at which a Manx sportsman or woman can represent the island.

General team manager Trevor Taubman said: "It's been a long journey to get here but all of the athletes and coaches feel very excited and well prepared."