Heptathlon star Johnson-Thompson fronts campaign for fans to show support ahead of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games medal hopefuls Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Eilidh Child, Becky James and Michael Conlan are involved in a new campaign to get fans showing their support ahead of this summer's event in Glasgow.

The stars, who represent England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, have joined energy firm and partner of the Games, SSE, to get fans behind their nation in the run up to Glasgow 2014.

Fans are being encouraged to tweet their support for their country using one of four hashtags - #GoEngland, #GoNI, #GoScotland and #GoWales.

Proud: Heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson wants fans to tweet their support ahead of the Commonwealth Games

Ready to go: Fans can support Welsh cyclist Becky James by tweeting #GoWales

For each tweet sent, SSE will provide financial support for promising young athletes aged 11-20 in their quest for success.

SSE Home Nation ambassador Johnson-Thompson, said: 'One of the greatest lifts any athlete can get going into a massive competition like the Commonwealth Games is knowing your whole country is behind you.

'That’s why we’re encouraging the four home nations to get behind their team by tweeting #Go and their country – it’s such an easy way to show your support and help the next generation of sports stars.'

Support: 400m hurdler Eillidh Child will compete on home soil at the Games

Going for gold: Northern Irish boxer Michael Conlan is hoping to leave Glasgow with a medal this summer

 

Follow @YourSSE to keep up-to-date on how SSE’s Next Generation programme and your tweets will help secure funding for future Commonwealth Games medallists.