MASCOTS from Glasgow's three universities put their differences aside to celebrate a new sponsorship deal.

They have secured a four-year deal which will see Glasgow Taxis Ltd continue as the title sponsor of the annual competition - The Glasgow Taxis Cup.

Announced at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, the £25,000 deal will secure the future of the competition which sees university sportsmen and women compete over 15 disciplines. The Emirates Arena will host next year's event on March 1, alongside other Glasgow 2014 venues.

Stuart Law, Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) president, said: "The Glasgow Taxis Cup is a massive event in the city's student sporting calendar and all our athletes are training hard to be ready for the main event in March."