Reaction
Alex Salmond the First Minister of Scotland said:
| “ | 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 | ” |
Michael Fennell the CGF President, said:
| “ | Glasgow has shown enormous professionalism in putting the bid together and we are very confident that they will back that up now with a strong organising committee and one that recognises the necessary partnerships required in making the Games a success...Our evaluation commission came away very impressed with the plans Glasgow have for the Games...People of Glasgow are passionate about their sport. We know we will get good spectator support across all events and we are very confident that the Games in Glasgow will attract the necessary commercial support as well. | ” |
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