Glasgow, 2014 Commonwealth games venue winner
Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
There were celebrations in the Scottish city as the decision of the 71 voting nations was announced in Sri Lanka, with Glasgow winning by 47 votes to 24.
The city had been competing against Nigerian capital Abuja for the right to host the games.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: "We will make these games the greatest sporting event our country has ever seen."
He added: "They will be our chance to show the whole world the very best of Scotland."
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There are likely to be between 6000 and 6500 athletes and officials attending the Games in 2014. Getting to Glasgow
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The Games will be held over 11 days, with the opening ceremony on 23rd July 2014, and the last day of competition and Closing Ceremony on August 3rd 2014. Staying in Glasgow
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Hilton
There are also two bars; one which is set in colonial style with ceiling fans and palms and the Scottish bar, which is more formal and serves afternoon tea. The hotel also has extensive leisure facilities....
One Devonshire Gardens
In the heart of Glasgow's West End.
Crowne Plaza
Guests can enjoy a cocktail on the mezzanine promenade, or linger over a rare malt whiskey on the quarter deck. The hotel also has a leisure complex; the waterside club, which offers a swimming pool, jacuzzi,...
Marriott
The hotel offers leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, sauna, solarium, whirlpool and squash court. There is also a fully air conditioned gymnasium with cardiovascular and resistance equipment,...
Hilton Grosvenor
The Terrace Lounge offers impressive views of the Botanic Gardens. During the winter there is a roaring log fire. (BL 11/2005) It is a traditional Georgian building. This hotel is situated in the fashionable...
Radisson Sas
Opened in November 2002, the hotel is set to become a landmark in the centre. The extensive leisure club features state of the art equipment by LA Fitness and a 20-metre pool.(05/04) A stunningly futuristic...
Menzies
New 4-star property with excellent location and a superb leisure club, with spa facilities. (BL 03/2006) This property was completed in 2002. Situated a short walk west of the city centre, alongside...
Crowne Plaza Hotel GLASGOW
Welcome to Crowne Plaza Glasgow. A modern and stylish hotel overlooking the River Clyde, with a direct link to the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre(SECC),Crowne Plaza Glasgow is an excellent choice...
CITY INN GLASGOW HOTEL
The hotel opened in 2000 and offers good value accommodation and affordable luxury in a good location on the riverfront. (06/05IT) Modern, glass and steel structure that blends with the ultra modern buildings...
City Apartments Glasgow
The 30 city apartments have an absolutely fantastic location on the corner of Bath Street, opposite Sauchiehall Street - the most central address in Glasgow if you want to enjoy the cosmopolitan bars and...
The sports
The 17 sports
- Athletics
- Aquatics
- Boxing
- Badminton
- Squash
- Weightlifting
- Lawn bowls
- Hockey
- Rugby 7s (men)
- Netball (women)
- Cycling
- Shooting
- Wrestling
- Judo
- Gymnastics
- Table tennis
- Triathlon
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The next Commonwealth Games will be held in Delhi in 2010. See www.cwgdelhi2010.com for full information Glasgow 2014 links
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- BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Glasgow wins race for 2014 Games
- Scotland defeats Nigeria in the contest to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
- Glasgow: Scotland with style - Glasgow 2014
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