Figures from the world of sport have posted their congratulations to Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill on Twitter following her announcement that she is pregnant.

The 27-year-old is expecting her first child with husband Andy, whom she married in May last year, but as a result has had to pull out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.

Following the heptathlete's announcement, Sports Mole have compiled a list of some of the congratulatory tweets from the sporting world.

"Huge congratulations to @J_Ennis who has announced she is pregnant. All the best from everyone @TeamGB. Olympic champion in the making?"
Team GB

"Congratulations @J_Ennis & Andy on your very exciting news!! What an exciting year you both have ahead 🍼 #2014Baby."
British swimmer Keri-Anne Payne

"Congratulations @J_Ennis!"
Former British heptathlete and sprinter Kelly Sotherton

"Lovely news this morning @J_Ennis and Andy expecting their first child. Happy and excited for you x"
British long-distance runner Paula Radcliffe

"Congratulations to @J_Ennis who has announced this morning that she is expecting her first child later this year."
British Athletics

"@J_Ennis congratulations Jess, what wonderful news. Good luck for the remainder of the pregnancy. Send my best to Andy as well x"
Olympic long-jump champion Greg Rutherford