Usain Bolt has denied labelling the Commonwealth Games are "a bit shit"

Glasgow: Superstar athlete Usain Bolt has denied labelling the Commonwealth Games are "a bit shit", dismissing quotes in a newspaper report as nonsense. According to The Times, the world's fastest man said the Glasgow Games were "a bit shit", and that he was "not really" having fun.

"The Olympics were better," he reportedly said as he waited for his car in the drizzle on Tuesday.

But the Jamaican runner used Twitter to deny the report on Wednesday.

"I'm waking up to this nonsense..journalist please dont create lies to make headlines," he said.

Bolt's manager Ricky Simms told BBC Sport the remarks attributed to the athlete were "utter rubbish".

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July 30, 2014 - 11:45PM
Usain Bolt dismisses making disparaging comments about the Commonwealth Games, throwing his support behind his team to watch the netball.
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Glasgow: Superstar athlete Usain Bolt has denied labelling the Commonwealth Games are "a bit shit", dismissing quotes in a newspaper report as nonsense. According to The Times, the world's fastest man said the Glasgow Games were "a bit shit", and that he was "not really" having fun.

"The Olympics were better," he reportedly said as he waited for his car in the drizzle on Tuesday.

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Not a happy selfie ... Usain Bolt at the netball on Thursday. Photo: AFP
But the Jamaican runner used Twitter to deny the report on Wednesday.

"I'm waking up to this nonsense..journalist please dont create lies to make headlines," he said.

Bolt's manager Ricky Simms told BBC Sport the remarks attributed to the athlete were "utter rubbish".

Bolt from the .... Prince Harry with Usain Bolt in Glasgow. Photo: Reuters
Simms added: "The atmosphere in and around the stadiums has been absolutely fantastic and I have absolutely no idea where these quotes have come from."

I'm waking up to this nonsense..journalist please don't create lies to make headlines

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) July 30, 2014
When asked about the reported criticisms from the Games' biggest drawcard, Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Hooper deferred to Bolt's Twitter statement.

"We take Mr Bolt at his word," he told reporters.

"We're very pleased with how he's responded and that's our position."

Referring back to Bolt's weekend press conference, Hooper said: "He's very upbeat, very positive, very focused on delivering for his fellow countrymen in the relay events.

"He has said what he's said and I don't wish to comment on the journalistic work of The Times."

The Jamaican spent part of Tuesday at a reception with the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, before the obligatory round of photo opportunities.

Other than that, he has kept a low profile, having earlier said he would be trying to avoid the cameras as much as possible.

Prior to Bolt's Twitter denial, Australia's team boss Steve Moneghetti said he'd spoken to all his 607 athletes and officials and had received nothing but positive feedback.

"Village life is terrific, the accommodation, the training venues are outstanding. Our athletes are saying they are some of the best they've ever had," he said.

Bolt arrived in Glasgow to a flurry of interest from the locals. Fellow athletes and officials have seemingly been desperate to get a ''selfie'' with the fastest man in the world.

So, why has Bolt chosen to make his way to Scotland this time around? Earlier this week he explained that having missed the 2006 Games in Melbourne with a strained hamstring and the 2010 Delhi version because it interrupted his world championships preparation, he was keen to run at an event "that Jamaicans have always been keen to take part in".