
Commonwealth Games 2014, Glasgow
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Seventeen sports comprising: Athletics, Aquatics, Boxing, Badminton, Weight Lifting, Lawn Bowls, Hockey, Rugby 7s, Squash, Netball, Cycling, Shooting, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Judo, Table Tennis and Triathlon.
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The Games will be staged in three clusters: East End, South Side and West End.
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Cost estimated at GBP500m (about USD800m).
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6500 athletes.
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The biggest multi-cultural sports event hosted in Scotland.
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Legacy will be important.
Clearly, the Games will result in a surge of visitor numbers. Already Glasgow attracts some 3.0m visitors per annum.
Glasgow can offer a wide range of attractions and sites including Roman Era, Picts, Medieval, Industrial history, Art, Architecture and Design. See this blog post for an overview.











