DAYBYDAY GUIDE

TODAY

Must Watch: Opening Ceremony (7pm)

Brummies UB40 get things under way as the opening act at Alexander Stadium where Prince Charles is expected to officially declare the 22nd Games open. It’s only the third time England has been host, moving level with Scotland and New Zealand but trailing Australia (five) and Canada (four).

FRIDAY JULY 29

Must Watch: Triathlon (11am) In-form Beth Potter’s on a mission to upstage her English rivals on their own patch in the women’s event to boost her shot at Olympic selection in 2024. But not only will the top10 ranked Glaswegian need to beat home favourite Georgia TaylorBrown, there is Bermudan Flora Duffy.

Others: Cycling: Men’s tandem B 1km time trial; Gymnastics: Men’s team

SATURDAY JULY 30

Must Watch: Swimming (7pm) Duncan Scott could chase a sensational double in the 200metres freestyle and 400m individual medley if he feels up to a gruelling twin tilt after Covid. There’s also the men’s 4x100 freestyle final but a treble in a single evening is surely too much even for him.

Others: Athletics: Marathons; Cycling: Women’s sprint, men’s keirin

SUNDAY JULY 31

Must Watch: Swimming (7pm) Adam Peaty’s unbeaten streak in the 100m breaststroke pre-dates Glasgow 2014 but the Derbyshire dynamo’s been out for two months with a broken foot, giving his rivals a sniff of an upset. They include Scots Ross Murdoch and Craig Benson who’d love to go out with a bang as they call it quits.

Others: Rugby 7s: Men’s & women’s medals; Netball: Scotland v Wales

MONDAY AUGUST 1

Must Watch: Cycling (2pm) Olympic medallist Neah Evans is entered in five different cycling events but it’s the 10km scratch race that’s nudged the 31-year-old outside her usual lane. Laura Kenny could make it a cross-border duel. England’s Tokyo gold hero Matt Walls will be game to grab gold in the men’s points race.

Others: Gymnastics: Men’s pommel horse; Bowls: Men’s pairs semi-finals TUESDAY AUGUST 2

Must Watch: Swimming (7pm) Two-time Olympian Benson has been getting up at 6am to train for the 50m breaststroke after swapping full-time swimming for accountancy and reckons he can come good in his last big-time race.

Others: Basketball: 3x3 finals; Beach Volleyball: Scotland v England