Tom Walsh was brought to tears after being announced as one of the New Zealand flagbearers for tomorrow morning's opening ceremony at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Defending shot put champion Walsh and six-time squash medallist Joelle King will lead the team - the first time a male and female athlete have jointly carried the New Zealand flag at the Commonwealth Games.
Walsh told our reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe that he was a little surprised to be asked.
