The Telegraph reports that EventScotland has invested 25,000 pounds to ensure a Commonwealth select side will compete at the Norwich Union International indoor meeting January 28 and help advertise Glasgow’s bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
EventScotland wants the event at Kelvin Hall to help back Glasgow’s commonwealth bid by ensuring the BBC-broadcast meeting is distributed globally, particularly to Commonwealth countries.
David Williams, chief executive said, “EventScotland is delighted to support the Norwich Union International as it returns to its established home in Glasgow. Our investment in the event has helped ensure the inclusion of a Commonwealth select team which will enhance BBC coverage of the event and increase international TV distribution.
“This will provide excellent opportunities to demonstrate that Scotland is one of the world’s foremost events destinations as we work towards developing the bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow”.
