Published>Fri, Oct 08 10 04:17 AM
Willie Wood is pushing for a fifth Commonwealth Games medal to cap his record eighth appearance but even if the 72-year-old lawn bowler misses out this time he has not ruled out a tilt at home glory in 2014.
Wood produced a game-winning shot to secure victory for his Scotland triples team against Australia on Thursday, proving his place in New Delhi, 36 years on from his first Games appearance in Christchurch, has nothing to do with sentiment.
Officials, volunteers and other competitors were the only witnesses earlier on Thursday when Wood and his team mates were losing to New Zealand on rink 20 outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium but it could all be very different at the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The silver-haired Scot would be guaranteed a more suitable reception for his efforts there and judging by his wry smile the idea clearly appeals to him, even if he remains doubtful about making it.
"This is probably my last Commonwealth Games... well, probably it is," Wood told Reuters, refusing to close the door.
"I'll be 76, well we'll see how things go in the next couple of years."
The slender Wood does not look his age. With a full head of silver hair, he jogged along the lawn and scribbled notes throughout the contest and showed childlike embarrassment when asked about his Games record.
"Just the same," he said looking away. "The emotions don't change. Like always I just want to win."
Wood boasts four Games medals, including two golds, and is looking for more after his game-winning shot against Australia in Thursday's night session.
"Elated," Wood told reporters after his decisive intervention. "You can wait years to get a shot like that."
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