Games Federation delegates voted for Glasgow to beat off a tough
challenge from the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
The sensational news that the city had won its bid to host the 2014
spectacle sparked jubilant scenes among the Scottish delegation.
First Minister Alex Salmond said Glasgow had put forward a "great bid" and
city council leader Steven Purcell said the bid team had "won gold for
Glasgow".
The result followed days of mounting tension and intensive lobbying of the
71 voting delegates who had travelled to Colombo, the capital of Sri
Lanka, for the Federation's annual assembly.
Despite a highly positive report from the Commonwealth Games
Federation's Evaluation Commission, everything hinged on a final, crucial
30-minute long presentation by Mr Salmond, Mr Purcell, chair of the
Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland Louise Martin and
Commonwealth medal winner Jamie Quarry.
The atmosphere in the air-conditioned coolness of the ballroom of the
plush Cinnamon Grand Hotel, where the Federation was headquartered for
the week, was electric as the delegates took part in the secret vote,
marking their choice on a ballot paper.
The results were then counted and the result placed in an envelope.
Observers and other members of the delegations waited in an adjacent
room as the nail-biting tension grew.
But when Games Federation president Mike Fennell announced Glasgow's
fantastic victory, he sparked off exuberant scenes as the Scots and their
supporters celebrated.
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Council tax hike? Again?
Before the announcement was made I was thinking "Surely the committee
won't award the Games to a city with a crime epidemic, shanty housing,
corrupt local government and warring tribal factions" but, lo and behold -
Glasgow won.....
James H _________________ The blinding obvious is what you showed to me.....
Compact clusters of venues will share the games experience across our city
The sports venues lie at the heart of any Games. Our objective has always
been to have a compact Games, with the vast majority of our venues no
more than twenty minutes from the Athletes’ Village.
By organising the venues in clusters, we can ensure that every part of our
city will share in the experience. The world class facilities that we will offer
are a mixture of existing venues and state of the art new builds. All of them
will be suitable for use by our community when the Games have finished.
With 70 percent of our venues already in place, we are building on the legacy
of past investment to deliver a new legacy for the future.
Our venues will bring out the best in the athletes, and the roar of our
passionate Scottish crowd will push them to their limits.
Glasgow already has an outstanding range of sports venues. Our Games
will make best use of these facilities, upgrading them even further to
ensure that athletes and spectators enjoy world-beating facilities.
As with every aspect of our Games, we are planning for the future of our
great city. All of the venues will be returned to community use after the
Games - each upgraded, extended and sustainable.
Scotland’s National Stadium, Hampden Park
Track and field
Located in the Southern Venue Cluster, Hampden Park will play host to
track and field events during the Games. Hampden will also host our
closing ceremony.
The famous ‘Hampden Roar’ has inspired generations of the world’s best
footballers to achieve great things. In 2014 it will be the cream of the
world’s athletes who will be inspired by the passion of a Scottish crowd.
In keeping with Scotland’s reputation for innovation, our plans for
Hampden are exciting and unique. A specially created platform will ‘infill’
the stadium, allowing us to lay down an international standard athletics
track. After the Games, the platform will be removed and Hampden will
revert to being the home of Scottish Football.
These plans have already been approved by the International Amateur
Athletics Federation (IAAF), and we are sure they will meet with the
approval of the athletes, the 46,000 spectators and the millions of fans
watching around the world.
Glasgow2014 spectacular. It will be exhilarating. It will be an experience
that will never be forgotten.
Tollcross International Aquatics Centre
Race swimming
Located in the Eastern Venue Cluster, Tollcross will host the race swimming
events during the Games.
The plans for Tollcross are significant. Already home to a 50 metre pool,
winning the Games will see us build a second pool, and increase spectator
capacity to around 6000. After the Games, the seating area, will be
reduced to a sustainable 2500, more than adequate for attracting other
major swimming championships.
The additional pool, used as a warm up and training facility during the
Games, will provide more space for the community and for members of
the City of Glasgow swim team. Watch Bid Director, Derek Casey,
describe the changes planned for Tollcross.
Kelvinhall International Sports Arena
Wrestling and judo
Located in the Western Venue Cluster, the Kelvinhall International Sports
Arena will play host to wrestling and judo events during the Games. This is
a centre with an incredible sporting history and an equally exciting future.
This famous old building has been significantly upgraded over the years,
making it a regular venue for international indoor athletics and boxing, it is
also one of the busiest community sports centres anywhere in Scotland.
For 2014 this process of modernisation will continue, making it an ideal
venue for wrestling and judo. There will be room for thousands of fans and
the atmosphere will be electric throughout the competition, inspiring the
athletes onto the performance of their lives.
After the Games, the new Kelvinhall will continue to attract top class
boxing and other hall sports. It will also continue to be one of our biggest
and best community sports centres.
Ibrox Stadium
Rugby 7s
Located in the Southern Venue Cluster, Ibrox Stadium will host the rugby
7s competition during the Games.
One of the most famous sporting arenas in the world - Ibrox Stadium, the
home of Glasgow Rangers Football Club will generate an incredible
atmosphere for both players and fans during the Rugby 7s tournament.
Ibrox is one of a select few stadia in Europe that has been afforded 5 Star
Status by UEFA (Hampden also has this accolade) and regularly plays host
to the biggest names in world football.
The transformation for the Games will be stunning and effective. By
removing the nets and changing the football goals for rugby, Ibrox will be
easily converted to accommodate one of the largest spectator sports of the
Games. 50,000 people will cheer on world class teams such as Tonga,
New Zealand and Australia at Ibrox during Glasgow 2014.
Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Complex
Lawn bowls
Located in the Western Venue Cluster, Kelvingrove will play host to the
lawn bowls competition during the Games. The University of Glasgow and
the refurbished Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will form a stunning
backdrop for the four completely re-laid bowling greens, which will enable
athletes to have the performance of their lives, and leave a lasting legacy
for the people of Glasgow.
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
Boxing, press and broadcasting
Located in the Western Venue Cluster, the SECC will be at the beating
heart of our Games. As well as being a major sports venue, hosting the
boxing competition during the Games, it will also be the site of the Main
Press Centre and the International Broadcast Centre, housing the world's
press and media.
A huge expanse of indoor halls – there is more than enough room for all
the equipment that the modern media requires. There are also a number
of hotels on site which have been reserved for the media during our
Games.
The Clyde Auditorium
Weightlifting
Located on the site of the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC)
within the Western Venue Cluster, the Clyde Auditorium will host
weightlifting events during the Games.
Designed by the world famous architect Sir Norman Foster, the Clyde
Auditorium is one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings. Known locally as ‘The
Armadillo’ thanks to its unique design, this building will provide an exciting,
modern venue for competitors and spectators.
This venue is also within walking distance of the Main Press Centre and
International Broadcast Centre, ensuring that there will be plenty of media
on-hand to cover one of the most popular Commonwealth sports.
Scotstoun Stadium & Sports Centre
Table tennis and squash
Located in the Western Venue Cluster, Scotstoun will host the table tennis
and squash events during the Games.
Already a major athletics venue and home to the National Badminton
Academy, Scotstoun is due for significant upgrading and modernisation
between now and 2014.
The existing tennis courts will be transformed into the table tennis arena
and new squash courts will be built. This venue is already famous for the
atmosphere it generates during competitions, with our planned upgrades,
this will only get better.
As with all of our venue plans, Scotstoun will provide a magnificent setting
for the Games, and a sustainable legacy for our community.
Strathclyde Park
Triathlon
Located in the south of the city, Strathclyde Park will host the triathlon
during the Games.
Strathclyde Park is a world renowned rowing course and already hosts
major international events, Commonwealth and world championships on a
regular basis. The broadcasters know it and spectators love it. The
triathlon could not wish for a better venue during the Games.
A self contained site, just 20 minutes from the Games Village, Strathclyde
Park will be packed with crowds watching the athletes battle it out on land
and water.
Strathclyde Park is a picturesque setting for one of the most demanding of
events.
Celtic Park
Opening ceremony
Located in the Eastern Venue Cluster, Celtic Park will host the opening ceremony
of the Games.
The home of Glasgow Celtic Football Club, this is a stadium with one of the
most lauded and celebrated atmospheres of any football arena in the
world. This amazing atmosphere is not just due to capacity; the impressive
stands literally tower above the pitch, generating a ‘wall of sound’ that
brings the hairs on the back of the neck to attention.
The opening ceremony will be a magnificent celebration in a spectacular
arena. With the permission of the Commonwealth Games Federation, we
want to break with tradition and bring the athletes, the stars of the show,
into the arena at the start of proceedings. Situated within walking distance
of the Athletes’ Village, they will be able to easily walk, to and from the
opening ceremony.
Shooting Venues
Shooting will be staged at two venues, the Ministry of Defence Shooting
Ranges at Barry Buddon, near Carnoustie in Angus and the Strathclyde
Police Training Academy at Jackton near East Kilbride on the edge of
Glasgow. The well established full bore firing range at Barry Buddon (used
in the 1986 Commonwealth Games) will be utilised for full bore and clay
target shooting. The upgrading of targeting at Barry Buddon will be a
permanent legacy. The Hilton Hotel Dundee and the famous Carnoustie
Hotel and Golf Club will provide an attractive satellite Village.
Strathclyde Police's modern and recently built Training College, less than
20 minutes from the main Village, will provide the venue for the small bore
rifle, pistol and air rifle disciplines.
Further enhancing our reputation as a sporting city, new facilities
will be built in advance of the games coming to Scotland. These have
all been designed to be sustainable and affordable. The majority of
these facilities will be built regardless of the result of the bid,
making sure that the people of Glasgow and Scotland have access to
improved venues and infrastructure.
The National Indoor Sports Arena (NISA)
Badminton
A brand new venue for the community, the National Indoor Sports Arena,
within walking distance of the Athletes’ Village, will host badminton
during the Games.
A new international facility for Scotland, the NISA will play a huge
part in the development and regeneration of our city.
Situated next to Celtic Park, where the opening ceremony will take
place, and the new National Velodrome, NISA will have room for 5000
spectators. This will create an incredible atmosphere during the Games
and a wonderful, sustainable championship venue afterwards.
The National Velodrome
Track cycling
The National Velodrome will be the new home for Scottish cycling and
will host all of the track cycling events during the Games.
The velodrome will be a brand new venue for Scotland, within walking
distance of the village. Another new international facility for Scotland,
the National Velodrome will play a huge part in the development and
regeneration of our city.
Situated near to Celtic Park, where the opening ceremony will take place,
and the new National Indoor Sports Arena, the velodrome will be a wonderful
Games venue and a permanent home for successive generations of Scottish
cyclists.
With 4000 seats during the Games, reduced to 2500 afterwards, the velodrome
will generate huge amounts of noise and excitement. Cycling is a sport in
which Scotland excels, so this venue will be perfect for the passionate
home crowd.
After the Games, this venue will be large enough to host major championships,
but it will also be a sustainable community facility. As well as being a
training venue for the elite cyclists, our velodrome will also be a place
where youngsters can learn how to cycle safely.
The National Entertainments Arena (formerly SECC)
Gymnastics and netball
This brand new venue, on the site of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference
Centre (SECC), will host gymnastics and the netball finals during the Games.
Designed by world renowned architect, Sir Norman Foster, this new arena
will take your breath away. Incredible sight lines, an electric atmosphere
and world class facilities make the National Entertainment Arena one of
the most important new buildings in our country and with 12,500 seats,
it will be one of the largest indoor venues in the UK.
During the Games, The National Entertainments Arena will primarily be a
sports venue, but after the Games, there will be endless possibilities for
concerts, sports and cultural performances.
As a part of the ongoing regeneration of the River Clyde, this new arena
will leave a major sport and cultural legacy for our whole country.
The Glasgow 2014 Hockey Centre
Hockey
If we win the Games, a brand new National Hockey Centre will be built on
Glasgow Green, a short distance from the Athletes’ Village.
Hockey will have a new home at this amazing venue. Situated in the heart of
one of the largest public parks in Europe, the new Hockey Centre will not
only be a fantastic host venue during the games, but will leave a sustainable
legacy for the community afterwards.
Hockey is an incredibly popular sport in Scotland. This new facility will
undoubtedly generate an exciting atmosphere and inspire the next generation
of Scottish players.
As we have developed our plans for the Athletes’ Village we
have been increasingly conscious of the rising expectations
of athletes and officials. Our own Athletes’ Commission spent
more time advising us on the village than any other aspect of
our bid.
Space to breathe, stretch and play
With the help of our athletes, we have planned a new community
on the banks of the famous River Clyde. Not just a place to
sleep but a place to live - a place that sums up the whole
games experience. It will be twice the size of the 2006
Melbourne Commonwealth Games Village, giving the athletes
space to stretch out, meet new people and make use of the
on-site training facilities.
Our village will cater for up to 8000 people, allowing teams
room to live, work and prepare for the Games. With an
estimated 6000 - 6500 athletes and officials there is more
than sufficient space. With no more than 2 people per room,
and no more than 2 people per shower/WC, the athletes will
be able to relax and prepare for the performance of their lives.
After the Games, the village will be a lasting legacy for Glasgow.
The houses will be made available for sale or socially rented
housing, breathing new life into the area. The power of sport to
enhance lives will never be better demonstrated.
Great news indeed well done we won as the idea of going to dangerous Nigeria was too much.
Anyone else notice the gloryhunter Salmond jumping on the bandwagon at the last minute.
Wish the tosser would get as excited at domestic affairs in the 11th hour as he did about this.
The athletes would be able to walk from the village complex to the opening ceremony at parkhead ....
What planet do these people that think this stuff up live on.
In 2007 Glasgow has a problem with neds and street crime in the Parkhead area.
is this magically going to disapear before the games in 2014?
or are they living under the pretence that the athletes will be able to run faster than the obese residents of a Glasgow 2014.
Wee Gavin with a 4 ft long 4x2 chasing an athlete down the 100 meters would make for great TV.
Ladbrokes would stop taking money on Gavin who would be disqualified for rifling through the oppositions pockets.
Pity they demolished Barrowfield ...
This scheme had been training champion fencers for years without all the hassle of wearing protective facemasks
it was usually combined with the sprint.
Yes it will be good for the city and will generate a lot of income which might just about break it even on expenditure ((NOT))
On a lighter note i am looking forward to it with a passion...
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