After a pretty eventful Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010, the flag has been passed to Glasgow.
Delhi suffered from many construction and planning problems as reports on the Athletes Village were highly detrimental and would have wounded Indian pride.
The Games recovered well though, and I am sure the Delhi Games will be remembered as being a good experience for everyone involved.
What lessons will Glasgow learn from Delhi?
Preparation of events and facilities must be 100%. Not only Glasgow, but Scotland and the Commonwealth Games' future and reputation is at stake.
An atmosphere has to be created in the venues. Delhi did have some empty seats early on, but that was then tackled.
Attracting the big names is another concern. Not to have Usain Bolt at the flagship 100 metres final was a massive blow. How can Glasgow ensure they attract the big stars?
So although four years may seem a long time, the planning and building is underway... and so is the countdown to Scotland's biggest ever sporting event!
Delhi suffered from many construction and planning problems as reports on the Athletes Village were highly detrimental and would have wounded Indian pride.
The Games recovered well though, and I am sure the Delhi Games will be remembered as being a good experience for everyone involved.
What lessons will Glasgow learn from Delhi?
Preparation of events and facilities must be 100%. Not only Glasgow, but Scotland and the Commonwealth Games' future and reputation is at stake.
An atmosphere has to be created in the venues. Delhi did have some empty seats early on, but that was then tackled.
Attracting the big names is another concern. Not to have Usain Bolt at the flagship 100 metres final was a massive blow. How can Glasgow ensure they attract the big stars?
So although four years may seem a long time, the planning and building is underway... and so is the countdown to Scotland's biggest ever sporting event!
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