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More information will be available on the site through the development of relationships with 17 sporting governing bodies, which will enable the site to have more content on each sport being held in the Games.

The website holds a wealth of information about the Games, from details of the sports and countries involved, to webcams of the various venues being built.

Eventually the site will also feature, a merchandising store and on-line ticketing and, during the Games, will show real-time results and delayed on-screen coverage of some events.

Atlantic, the Official Communications sponsor of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, has worked in partnership with M2002 to develop the site. As well as its technical and communications expertise, Atlantic has provided financial support and is funding full-time members of staff to work on the site.

Gerry Pennell, Manchester 2002, Director of Technology said: "This is the first step in a phased development plan for the M2002 website.

"The improvements provide a platform for growth towards Games-time requirements, where the website will be critical in the delivery of results and will have anticipated 140 million hits per day.

"The new content management system which has been put in place also allows the site to be regularly updated, making the site more dynamic and informative."

Mr Jackie Doyle, Atlantic's Commercial Director, commented: "The website is one of the most effective ways of getting people from around the world involved in the Games.

"We are working in partnership with M2002 to make sure that the site reflects the energy, dynamism and excitement of the Games, both before and during the event itself.

"Our relationship with M2002 shows that great things can be achieved by working in partnership and we are currently developing some exciting plans for the future development of the website - watch this space."