We want to makes the Games a reality, says CGA chief in the wake of Victoria’s decision to pull out as host
The Scottish government had been expected to rubber-stamp an offer to host from the Commonwealth Games Federation .The Scottish government had asked the UK government to underwrite the Games and chip in about $A4.5m to cover any security cost blowouts.Both the Scotland and UK governments say they support Glasgow hosting the Games, as the city did so successfully in 2014.
And 51% of Australians who medal at the Commonwealth Games also medal at their next international competition.
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