Former Olympic, European and Commonwealth heptathlete champion Dame Denise Lewis has been announced as the new President of Commonwealth Games England.

Lewis, who succeeds Dame Kelly Holmes in the role, said 'The Commonwealth Games is a very special event that every athlete wants to experience. Winning in 1994 and 1998 were some of the highlights of my career. I particularly enjoyed the unique feel of the Games and the experience of being part of Team England. I am thrilled that I have the chance to work with, and support, England's athletes and help them work towards becoming a Commonwealth medalist'.