Team GB diver Tom Daley has confirmed he will not be competing at this summer's Commonwealth Games, after committing to spend time with his family. Daley who has four Commonwealth golds and one silver to his name, confirmed his absence following a post on his Instagram account.
In a statement the 28-year-old confirmed that he would be taking time 'to rest and be with my family' instead of heading to Birmingham. He wrote: " I won’t be competing in this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
"Before the Olympics last year, my coach and I decided I would take a year out from the sport to have some time to rest and be with my family.