Glasgow Central tour guide to carry Tanzanian flag at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

A Glasgow Central tour guide has been selected as Tanzania’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.

Sinead Fielding volunteered as a host for the Tanzania team during the opening ceremony, supporting athletes as they prepared to walk out in front of thousands at the Hydro.

And she will now represent Tanzania once again at Sunday’s closing ceremony as the team’s flag bearer.

She said: “To have the chance to take part in both the opening and closing ceremonies is such a privilege and something I’ll never forget.

“As a tour guide at Glasgow Central, I meet people from all over the world every week, but the Commonwealth Games has meant I’ve met people from even more countries and cultures.

“Glasgow has done a fantastic job of welcoming them and I’m really proud to have played my part.”

Sinead is one of several Network Rail staff helping make the Commonwealth Games a success.

Project planner, Ann Gardiner, also stepped into the spotlight as a dancer in the opening ceremony, while many others have volunteered their time across the city, supporting spectators and events.

Ross Moran, route director at Network Rail, added: “We’ve got people from all walks of life working across Scotland’s railway and, as we’ve seen over the past week or so, many of them have talents that go far beyond the day job.

“It’s been great to see so many staff getting involved, both behind the scenes and in the ceremonies.

“We’re really proud of them and know there will be plenty of people across Network Rail cheering on Sinead and the Tanzania team at the closing ceremony on Sunday.”

Simple Minds are set to headline the closing ceremony, with acts including Cammy Barnes, Sandy Thom and Diversity also performing.