The Commonwealth Games Federation ended its technical inspection Thursday of Abuja’s bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and arrived in Glasgow Sunday to begin inspecting that city’s infrastructure and sporting facilities over the next five days.
John Tierney, head of the CGF evaluation team, said Thursday, “Abuja is a youthful city full of hope and promise. It is a city with a growing number of sports and entertainment values. Abuja and its people show great promise as a future Games host”.
He added, “we have seen first-hand how important these Games are to Abuja. They can see the social and economic benefits, which will last well beyond the closing ceremony and we know the Games would inspire this beautiful and exciting nation. Your organization should be proud that you are being considered as a host for the 2014 Games”.
In Glasgow the five-member assessment committee, which includes Mike Hooper, head of the Commonwealth Games Federation, is expected to look at a wide range of criteria including transport links, accommodation, security and medical facilities. The general social, political and economic climate of Glasgow and Scotland as a whole will also be examined.
BBC News reports the visit is likely to include a tour of Hampden Park, where the athletics program will be staged if the bid is successful.
Shops and businesses across the city have been asked to display a Glasgow 2014 sticker in their windows as part of the Stick Up for Glasgow campaign.
