Nov
9
Glasgow wins 2014 Commonwealth Games bid
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Today Glasgow celebrates their successful bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow competed against the Nigerian capital Abuja for the right to host the games in 7 years time and won with 47 votes to 24.
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister was proud to say, “We will make these games the greatest sporting event our country has ever seen. They will be our chance to show the whole world the very best of Scotland.” Hundreds of people gathered in Glasgow’s George Square to celebrate the result, alongside motorists blaring their horns in support.
In 2014, approximately 6000 sports men, women and officials will descend on Glasgow. Bid officials predict the new Athletes Village, situated on the banks of the River Clyde, will be twice the size of that of the 2006 Melbourne Games and cater for up to 8000 people. After the games, the village will act as a legacy for Glasgow, and all homes built will be made available for sale or renting – breathing new life into the area.
Citylets would like to congratulate Glasgow’s City Council for their efforts to secure the bid and we look forward to the positive impact this will have on the Glasgow’s city centre and the banks of the River Clyde.
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