2014 Commonwealth Games#Provisional competition schedule

{{Main|Bids for the 2014 Commonwealth Games|Glasgow bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games|Abuja bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games}}

File:Dawn over Glasgow (48659596342).jpg was selected by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland as the main Scottish candidate city for the 2014 Commonwealth Games]]

Scotland was the first country to consider hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games in 2004, with Scottish cities being invited by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland to consider making a bid. In September 2004, Glasgow was announced as the Scottish candidate city over Edinburgh (which hosted the Games in 1970 and 1986, and the inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games in 2000) following a cost-benefit analysis by the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland. The Scottish Executive under then First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, with the support of the United Kingdom government and all main parties in the Scottish Parliament, formally announced Glasgow's intention to host the games on 16 August 2005.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4846034.stm|title=BBC NEWS – Asia-Pacific – Blair enjoys Games as tour begins|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=26 March 2006|archive-date=4 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080404172033/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4846034.stm|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7077966.stm|title=Final push for Glasgow 2014 Games|publisher=BBC News|date=5 November 2007|access-date=14 May 2010|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7077966.stm|url-status=live}}

In March 2006, the bidding process began, with the Glasgow Bidding team presenting their case to the Commonwealth Games Federation at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, along with the other confirmed candidate cities; the Nigerian capital, Abuja and Halifax in Canada.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4154634.stm|title=Glasgow launches Commonwealth bid|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=16 August 2005|archive-date=20 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061220121459/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4154634.stm|url-status=live}} In October 2006, the first voting delegates arrived in Glasgow, to inspect the city's existing and proposed amenities and facilities. Glasgow announced on 16 January 2007, the 17 sports to be included should its bid be successful.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/6267309.stm|title=Glasgow reveal 2014 bid sports|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=16 January 2007|archive-date=12 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/6267309.stm|url-status=live}} Halifax later withdrew its bid on 8 March 2007, following the withdrawal of funding from the municipal government.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6431603.stm|title=Commonwealth bid city pulls out|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=9 March 2007|archive-date=7 September 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070907192152/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6431603.stm|url-status=live}}

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That left Abuja and Glasgow as the remaining bidders, with Abuja seen as a likely favourite due to the basis of its campaign that an African nation has never before hosted the Commonwealth Games.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7086584.stm|title=Nigerians keen to host games|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=9 November 2007|archive-date=12 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040330/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7086584.stm|url-status=live}} The deadline for formal submission of bids to the Commonwealth Games Federation, in the form of a Candidate City File, was set for May 2007.{{cite web |date=May 2007 |title=The Story so Far |publisher=Glagow 2014 |url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/Our-Bid/The-story-so-far/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624082132/http://www.glasgow2014.com/Our-Bid/The-story-so-far/ |archive-date=24 June 2008 |url-status=usurped}} Both bids were highly recommended, though Glasgow's bid team had made use of extensive benchmarking against the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and as a result, its bid was deemed technically superior according to the CGF Evaluation Report that was released in September 2007. The Commonwealth Games Evaluation Commission concluded that: "Glasgow has shown it has the ability to stage the 2014 Commonwealth Games to a standard which would continue to enhance the image and prestige of the Games." This put Glasgow ahead in terms of the technical comprehensiveness of its bid.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6977764.stm|title=BBC NEWS – UK – Scotland – Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West – City ahead in Commonwealth race|publisher=BBC|access-date=4 June 2015|date=4 September 2007|archive-date=12 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190912040329/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6977764.stm|url-status=live}}

The final decision on the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 9 November 2007 at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly, attended by all 71 Commonwealth Games member associations. Each bid city made a presentation to the General Assembly, the order of which was determined by drawing lots. Glasgow's delegation was led by Louise Martin, chair of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland, First Minister Alex Salmond, athlete Jamie Quarry and Leader of Glasgow City Council Steven Purcell. The presentation also included a promotional film narrated by Sean Connery.{{cite press release |title=Text of the Presentations from Sri Lanka |publisher=Glasgow 2014 |url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/Media-Centre/News-releases/TEXTOFTHEPRESENTATIONSFROMSRILANKA.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723121116/http://www.glasgow2014.com/Media-Centre/News-releases/TEXTOFTHEPRESENTATIONSFROMSRILANKA.htm |archive-date=23 July 2008|url-status=usurped}} Abuja's delegation was led by General Yakubu Gowon, head of the Abuja 2014 Commonwealth Games bid team.

The CGF members later voted for their preferred candidate in a secret ballot. As there were only two bids, the winner was announced by the CGF President, Mike Fennel, after the first round of voting, with the winner only requiring a simple majority. The results of the bidding process were as follows:

The Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee was responsible for organising and delivering the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us|title=About us|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=19 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519095453/http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us|url-status=usurped}} It was established as a limited company{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC325245|title=GLASGOW 2014 LIMITED – Overview (free company information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215905/https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/SC325245|url-status=live}} whose members included the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and Commonwealth Games Scotland. The Glasgow City Council was responsible for delivering a number of the venues and lasting benefits from the Games for the city and people of Glasgow. The Scottish Government was the third organisation in the partnership and was the main funder of the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17507|title=Who are the key partners?|website=Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Guide to Getting Involved|publisher=Glasgow City Council|page=7|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222055/http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=17507|url-status=live}} Lord Robert Smith was the chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/team/board/rt-hon-lord-smith-kelvin-kt|title=The Rt Hon The Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906221330/http://www.glasgow2014.com/about-us/team/board/rt-hon-lord-smith-kelvin-kt|url-status=usurped}}

{{Main|Venues of the 2014 Commonwealth Games|l1 = Venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games}}

File:Celtic Park September 2023 17.jpg hosted the opening ceremony]]

File:Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh.JPG hosted Diving events]]

File:Emirates Arena - Glasgow.jpg hosted the Badminton and Track Cycling events|left]]

File:Hampden Park Glasgow Commonwealth Games Day 9.JPG hosted athletics and closing ceremony]]

File:Finnieston, Glasgow (27101316103).jpg hosted Weightlifting and SSE Hydro hosted Gymnastics and Netball events|left]]

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Celtic Park hosted for the opening ceremony of the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/celtic-park|title=Celtic Park|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028001004/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/celtic-park|url-status=usurped}} The Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome precinct, situated at Parkhead in the East End of the city, hosted the Badminton as well as Track cycling.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/emirates-arena-including-sir-chris-hoy-velodrome|title=Emirates Arena including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027233746/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/emirates-arena-including-sir-chris-hoy-velodrome|url-status=usurped}} Glasgow Green was the starting point for the free Athletics (Marathon), Cycling (Road Race) and Cycling (Time Trial) events.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/venues/glasgow-city-road-courses|title=Glasgow City Road Courses|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929004506/http://www.glasgow2014.com/games/venues/glasgow-city-road-courses|url-status=usurped}} Glasgow Green was the venue for Field hockey and saw the construction of a new Glasgow Green Hockey Centre.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/glasgow-national-hockey-centre|title=Glasgow National Hockey Centre|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028000206/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/glasgow-national-hockey-centre|url-status=usurped}} Tollcross International Swimming Centre, was the venue for Swimming events. It already had one Olympic standard 50 metre swimming pool, which was extensively upgraded, and a second 50-metre pool was added for the Games as a warm-up facility. The existing permanent seating capacity was increased by 1,000. Combined with additional temporary seating the venue had over 5,000 seats for the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/tollcross-international-swimming-centre|title=Tollcross International Swimming Centre|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107122716/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/tollcross-international-swimming-centre|url-status=usurped}}

Ibrox Stadium, in the South Side, was the venue for the Rugby Sevens tournament.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/ibrox-stadium|title=Ibrox Stadium|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929010022/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/ibrox-stadium|url-status=usurped}} Mountain biking was held on the Cathkin Braes in Rutherglen, the Royal Burgh neighbouring the city.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/cathkin-braes-mountain-bike-trails|title=Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Trails|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929013346/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/cathkin-braes-mountain-bike-trails|url-status=usurped}} Hampden Park hosted all the track and field events as well as the closing ceremony.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/hampden-park|title=Hampden Park|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=5 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200205200832/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/hampden-park|url-status=usurped}}

The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, located in the West End of the city, hosted the Wrestling, Judo and Boxing, as well as the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcast Centre, benefiting from its strategic position adjacent to the headquarters of BBC Scotland and STV at Pacific Quay. The Clyde Auditorium hosted Weightlifting, whilst the new OVO Hydro was used for the Gymnastics and Netball events.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/secc-precinct|title=SECC Precinct|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929004743/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/secc-precinct|url-status=usurped}} Kelvingrove Park, also in the city's West End, was the venue for Bowls and has five bowling greens installed for competitive use. A comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment of the park was completed ahead of the Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/kelvingrove-lawn-bowls-centre|title=Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027202443/http://glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/kelvingrove-lawn-bowls-centre|url-status=usurped}} Scotstoun Leisure Centre hosted Table tennis and Squash.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/scotstoun-sports-campus|title=Scotstoun Sports Campus|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929005019/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/scotstoun-sports-campus|url-status=usurped}}

The Shooting competitions took place at the Ministry of Defence full-bore rifle and clay target ranges at Barry Buddon, near Dundee, which were also used in the 1986 Commonwealth Games. There were temporary ranges built for the small-bore rifle and pistol events.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/barry-buddon-shooting-centre-carnoustie|title=Barry Buddon Shooting Centre, Carnoustie|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929020218/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/barry-buddon-shooting-centre-carnoustie|url-status=usurped}} Diving was held at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, located 45 miles (72 km) to the east, which held the annual Edinburgh Festival at the same time as the 2014 Commonwealth Games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool-edinburgh|title=Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929000135/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool-edinburgh|url-status=usurped}} Strathclyde Country Park, beside Hamilton and Motherwell, hosted the Triathlon event.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/strathclyde-country-park|title=Strathclyde Country Park|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929005610/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/strathclyde-country-park|url-status=usurped}}

The Athletes' Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was situated on a {{convert|35|hectare|acre|adj=on}} site, in Dalmarnock, Glasgow.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/athletes-village|title=Athletes' Village|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929015010/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/venues/athletes-village|url-status=usurped}} The whole project was designed by RMJM.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rmjm.com/portfolio/athletes-39-village-for-2014-commonwealth-games-scotland/|title=Athletes' Village for Commonwealth Games 2014|website=RMJM|access-date=2020-01-30|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020113604/https://www.rmjm.com/portfolio/athletes-39-village-for-2014-commonwealth-games-scotland/|url-status=live}} Primarily the site was used as accommodation for the athletes competing in the games as well as team officials from every competing nation for the duration of the games. As well as accommodation, the athletes' village also housed a retail zone, dining hall, medical facilities, gym, religious centre and recreational spaces.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28112325|title=Glasgow 2014: Sleepover in the Athletes' Village|last=Pettigrew|first=Laura|date=2014-07-05|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2017-03-27|archive-date=27 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327173955/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28112325|url-status=live}}

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The countdown clock was unveiled at the Glasgow Central Station on 10 March 2014 during the Commonwealth Day. The clock was sponsored by the Swiss watchmaker Longines. A special ceremony was organized for the clock inauguration at the station which was attended by the members of the organising committee of the Games and Scottish swimmer Michael Jamieson.{{Cite web|title=Longines Countdown clock unveiled as Scots gear up on Commonwealth Day for a great Games|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/longines-countdown-clock-unveiled-scots-gear-commonwealth-day-great|access-date=2021-05-01|website=Glasgow 2014|url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140919140340/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/longines-countdown-clock-unveiled-scots-gear-commonwealth-day-great |archive-date=2014-09-19}}{{Cite news|date=2014-03-10|title=Countdown clock unveiled in Glasgow's Commonwealth Day celebrations|publisher=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26517849|access-date=2021-05-01}}

The total budget for the Games was £575.6 million. This figure included £472.3 million for Glasgow 2014 and £90 million for security. The Glasgow 2014 budget of £472.3 million was made up of £372 million of public money with the remainder coming from commercial income generated through sponsorship, ticket sales, broadcasting rights and merchandise sales. The budget included contingency of £66.1 million, which was made up of a £42.3 million general contingency and £23.8 million special reserves. In February 2015, it was reported that the Games was delivered £35.5 million under budget.{{Cite news|date=2015-02-06|title=Glasgow Games '£35m under budget'|publisher=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-31162802|url-status=live|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205180809/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-31162802|archive-date=5 December 2020}}

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The first round of the Games ticket sales were from 19 August to 16 September 2013.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24108085 |title = Glasgow 2014: 'High demand' for Commonwealth Games tickets |publisher = BBC News |date = 16 September 2013 |access-date=17 December 2020 |archive-date=15 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715075340/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24108085 |url-status=live }} Over two-thirds of tickets sold were priced at £25 or less. The ticket price ranges for the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony were £40-£250 and £30-£200 respectively.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22496538|title=Commonwealth ticket prices revealed|date=2013-05-13|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=9 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309174357/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22496538|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|last=Brocklehurst|first=Steven|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23634109|title=High demand for Commonwealth tickets|date=2013-08-19|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=5 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190505103514/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23634109|url-status=live}} The 100m men's final event received over 100,000 applications which was the most of any event of the Games.{{Cite news|last1=Gibson|first1=Owen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/04/glasgow-commonwealth-games-ticket-sales|title=Glasgow Commonwealth Games: 9 out of 10 tickets sell out|date=2013-11-04|work=The Guardian|access-date=2020-02-06|last2=|first2=|issn=0261-3077|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220034/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/nov/04/glasgow-commonwealth-games-ticket-sales|url-status=live}} Boxing had the most expensive ticket of any sport in the Games whose category 1 tickets cost £120.{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2014-07-22/commonwealth-games-2014-glasgow-ceremony-numbers/|title=The 2014 Commonwealth Games in numbers|publisher=ITV News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206210621/https://www.itv.com/news/2014-07-22/commonwealth-games-2014-glasgow-ceremony-numbers/|url-status=live}} A total of 96% of tickets were sold.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28722157|title=Glasgow 2014: 96% of tickets sold|date=2014-08-09|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=23 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123135933/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28722157|url-status=live}} Ticketmaster was the official ticket services provider of the Games.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22388793|title=Ticketmaster to sell Games tickets|date=2013-05-03|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=25 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140425050126/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22388793|url-status=live}}

The medals for the Games were unveiled on 14 April 2014 at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow.{{Cite web|title=Coveted medal every athlete wants unveiled to mark 100 Days to Go to Glasgow 2014|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/coveted-medal-every-athlete-wants-unveiled-mark-100-days-go-glasgow-2014|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112041613/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/coveted-medal-every-athlete-wants-unveiled-mark-100-days-go-glasgow-2014|archive-date=12 November 2020|access-date=2020-02-26|website=Glasgow 2014}} The medals were designed and hand-crafted by the renowned jeweller Jonathan Boyd and a team of specialist jewellery-makers from the prestigious Glasgow School of Art.{{Cite web|title=Glasgow 2014 medals designed by Jonathan Boyd revealed, marking 100 days until the start of the Commonwealth Games|url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/04/14/glasgow-2014-medals-designed-jonathan-boyd-revealed-marking-100-days-until-start|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220455/https://www.thedrum.com/news/2014/04/14/glasgow-2014-medals-designed-jonathan-boyd-revealed-marking-100-days-until-start|archive-date=6 September 2020|access-date=2020-01-30|website=The Drum}} The hand-turned quaichs gifted to winning athletes and the carved ceremonial podiums were all created from local woods by Glasgow-based artisan Paul Hodgkiss.{{Cite news|date=2014-07-25|title=A quaich guide to the medal gifts|publisher=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-28481332|url-status=live|access-date=2020-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701125540/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-28481332|archive-date=1 July 2018}} Scottish designer Kerry Nixon designed the medalbearers' dresses.{{Cite web|last=Burns|first=Janice|date=2014-03-27|title=Dresses to be worn by Glasgow 2014 medal bearers unveiled.. and they're sure to be a winner with the crowds|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/commonwealth-games-medal-bearer-dresses-3290874|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/commonwealth-games-medal-bearers-dresses-3290874|archive-date=17 December 2020|access-date=2020-01-30|website=dailyrecord}}

File:Queen's Baton Relay in Thurso (14435809807).jpg in Thurso, Scotland|left]] File:Queen's Baton (14248102059).jpg]]

File:Queen's Baton Relay in Thurso (14435759587).jpg at the rear of the Queen's Baton Relay, in Olrig Street in Thurso]]

The Queen's Baton Relay began its 190,000 km journey on 9 October 2013. The baton travelled via 70 nations and territories over 288 days before opening the games on 23 July 2014. At the ceremony, 32 volunteers from across Scotland carried the baton around Celtic Park Stadium after being nominated for giving their time to developing the nation's youth through sport. The baton was then passed to Sir Chris Hoy, who delivered it to President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Prince Imran and the Queen who then declared the games open.{{Cite web|url=http://thecgf.com/qbr/qbr2014.asp|title=Commonwealth Games Federation – Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton Relay|website=thecgf.com|access-date=2017-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032320/http://thecgf.com/qbr/qbr2014.asp|archive-date=3 September 2017|url-status=dead}}

The Queen's Baton was designed by the Glasgow-based firm 4c Design.{{Cite web|url=http://www.4cdesign.co.uk/work/queens-baton-2014/|title=Glasgow 2014 – Queen's Baton Design|website=4c Design|access-date=2020-02-07|archive-date=26 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126232009/http://www.4cdesign.co.uk/work/queens-baton-2014/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23681810|title=Commonwealth Games baton unveiled|date=2013-08-16|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-07|archive-date=4 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104235330/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-23681810|url-status=live}} The BBC provided coverage of the relay. Adventurer Mark Beaumont presented a series of documentaries filmed on the relay for BBC One Scotland, there were also weekly updates for BBC News and a BBC News website and blog written by Mark.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/us/world-24733934|title=Queen's Baton Relay|date=2014-07-20|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2017-09-02|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408014224/http://www.bbc.com/news/us/world-24733934|url-status=live}}

The Glasgow Airport was used to welcome and depart the athletes and officials of the Games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jcdecaux.co.uk/news/commonwealth-games-2014|title=Commonwealth Games 2014|last=admin|website=jcdecaux.co.uk|date=5 July 2013|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222002/https://www.jcdecaux.co.uk/news/commonwealth-games-2014|url-status=live}} The main terminal building of the Glasgow Airport was upgraded at a cost of £17 million.{{Cite web|url=http://www.insider.co.uk/news/glasgow-airport-begins-second-phase-9879821|title=Glasgow Airport begins second phase of £17m Commonwealth Games upgrade|last=McCulloch|first=Scott|date=2013-11-13|website=businessInsider|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=7 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907040902/https://www.insider.co.uk/news/glasgow-airport-begins-second-phase-9879821|url-status=live}}

During the games, spectators were encouraged to use the public transport, particularly for longer journeys as they make their way to the venues of the games. The Glasgow 2014 ticket included access to local public transport services (trains, buses and Subway) to and from the venue on the day of the event. In order to access those services, the spectators had to show the valid event ticket on request. The spectators were also encouraged to walk or use bicycles instead of motor vehicles to reach the venues in order to avoid traffic jam.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/travel-and-transport/getting-around-glasgow/public-transportt|title=Getting around Glasgow|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2018-07-19|archive-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720022630/http://www.glasgow2014.com/your-games/travel-and-transport/getting-around-glasgow/public-transportt|url-status=usurped}}

The athletes were transported in minibuses or coaches, which used, where necessary, dedicated lanes – known as the Games Route Network – to ensure they were given priority over other traffic in a similar way buses are in bus lanes. These lanes formed part of a larger dedicated Games Route Network that was also used by the people working on the Games.{{Cite web|url=https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|title=Transport|website=Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report|publisher=CGF|pages=29–30|access-date=2020-01-30|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|url-status=live}}

Approximately 12,500 volunteers were hired for the Games{{Cite web|url=https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|title=Our volunteers|website=Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report|publisher=CGF|page=65|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|url-status=live}} out of over 50,000 applicants which was more than the number who applied for Melbourne 2006 and Manchester 2002.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21627068|title=Volunteers set new Games record|date=2013-03-01|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=6 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406060047/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21627068|url-status=live}} The army of volunteers enlisted to help during the Games were known as Clyde-siders.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24428298|title=Clyde-siders take on 2014 games role|date=2013-10-07|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-05|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202855/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-24428298|url-status=live}} The uniforms for the volunteers were created by the outdoor clothing manufacturer Trespass.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26474643|title=Games volunteer uniforms unveiled|date=2014-03-07|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=10 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710204204/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-26474643|url-status=live}}

An integrated security team which involved Police Scotland, Glasgow 2014's Security team and private sector partners, was developed to manage the security and stewarding requirements for the Games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/commonwealth-games-preview/|title=Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games|website=Professional Security|date=5 June 2014|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215249/https://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/commonwealth-games-preview/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/glasgow-2014-police-scotland-call-private-security-input/1221452|title=Glasgow 2014 and Police Scotland call for private security input|website=campaignlive.co.uk|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220645/https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/glasgow-2014-police-scotland-call-private-security-input/1221452|url-status=live}} More than 17,000 individuals were involved in this operation, where over 2,000 members were from the armed forces and the rest from the Police Scotland and 17 private sector companies.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-at-the-commonwealth-games|title=Armed forces at the Commonwealth Games|website=GOV.UK|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220935/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/armed-forces-at-the-commonwealth-games|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|title=Security|website=Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games Post-Games Report|publisher=CGF|page=30|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=17 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190617162605/https://thecgf.com/sites/default/files/2018-02/G2014-Official-Post-Games-Report.pdf|url-status=live}} The budget for the Games security was around £90 million.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20769485|title=Games security cost rises by 200%|date=2012-12-18|publisher=BBC News|access-date=2020-02-08|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202856/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-20769485|url-status=live}}

{{Main|2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony|l1=Opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games}}

The programme, which included about 2,000 performers, featured Karen Dunbar, John Barrowman, Amy Macdonald, Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, Nicola Benedetti, Julie Fowlis, Eric Whitacre, and Pumeza Matshikiza, as well as a message from the International Space Station. The ceremony began with a countdown and a recorded video message from Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, explaining the partnership between the Games and UNICEF. Following the arrival of the Queen there was a flypast by the Red Arrows display team. The venue featured the largest LED video screen in Europe, supplied by Sports Technology. Scotland's then First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the participants and spectators, and introduced a moment of silence in memory of the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 disaster. The final part of the Queen's Baton Relay was run by 32 Scottish volunteers nominated for giving their time to developing the nation's youth through sport. The baton was then passed to Sir Chris Hoy, who delivered it to President of the Commonwealth Games Federation Prince Imran and the Queen. The display of the message concealed within the baton was delayed by a difficulty in opening the device. The Games were launched in partnership with UNICEF, to save and change children's lives. The unique partnership aimed "to use the power of sport to reach every child in Scotland and benefit children in every Commonwealth nation and territory." In the culmination of a groundbreaking partnership with UNICEF, the ceremony inspired millions to text donations to our shared 'Put Children First' campaign, which raised £3.5 million on the night and more than £5 million to date. The ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer with David Proctor (Executive Producer) and Sarah Gardiner (Creative Producer).{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/10985675/Commonwealth-Games-2014-opening-ceremony-as-it-happened.html|title=Commonwealth Games 2014 opening ceremony: as it happened|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=2017-03-27|archive-date=14 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181114141838/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/10985675/Commonwealth-Games-2014-opening-ceremony-as-it-happened.html|url-status=live}}

{{Main|2014 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony|l1=Closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games}}The closing ceremony took a visual theme of a music festival, with performers, tents, and flags within the stadium. The ceremony began with Scottish singer Lulu welcoming the athletes of the games. Scottish band Deacon Blue performed their signature song "Dignity". During this the workers of Glasgow were recognised as they paraded along the front of the main stand at Hampden, some on foot, others in their work vehicles. Local band Prides performed their hit song "Messiah". Speeches followed, with Prince Imran telling the crowd that the games were "pure dead brilliant", a local Glaswegian term. The games were officially closed and handed over to the Gold Coast for 2018, who began their own performance with Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. Kylie Minogue then performed a seven-hit songs set list, while the volunteer cast told the story of "a typical Glasgow night out". Her costume was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and headpiece designed by millinery designer Lara Jensen. The show ended with Dougie MacLean performing Caledonia with the other performers, and a performance of "Auld Lang Syne". The closing ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer with David Proctor (Executive Producer) and Sarah Gardiner (Creative Producer).{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/11009618/Glasgow-2014s-golden-glory-shines-through-the-rain.html|title=Glasgow 2014's golden glory shines through the rain|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|access-date=2017-03-27|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217202856/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/11009618/Glasgow-2014s-golden-glory-shines-through-the-rain.html|url-status=live}}

There were 71 participating nations at the 2014 Commonwealth Games with approximately 4,950 competing athletes,{{cite news|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17792770.2014-games-voted-best-tourist-moment-ever-plenty-highlights/|title=2014 Games voted our best tourist moment ever... but there are plenty more highlights|date=25 July 2019|newspaper=Glasgow Times|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-date=7 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107233306/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/17792770.2014-games-voted-best-tourist-moment-ever-plenty-highlights/|url-status=live}} making it one of the largest Commonwealth Games staged to date. On 7 October 2013, The Gambia, having withdrawn from the Commonwealth five days earlier, confirmed that it would not be taking part in the Games.{{Cite web |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/glasgow-2014-gambia-out-commonwealth-games-1558790 |title = Glasgow 2014: Gambia out of Commonwealth Games |work= The Scotsman |date = 7 October 2013 |access-date=17 December 2020 |archive-date=5 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105141219/https://www.scotsman.com/news/world/glasgow-2014-gambia-out-commonwealth-games-1558790 |url-status=live }}

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{{see also|Chronological summary of the 2014 Commonwealth Games}}

The following table shows a summary of the competition schedule.{{cite web|title=Full competition schedule|url=http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/default/files/competition-schedule.pdf|publisher=Glasgow 2014 Ltd|access-date=28 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007164618/http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/default/files/competition-schedule.pdf|archive-date=7 October 2013|url-status=usurped}}

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A total of 18 sports and 261 medal events were contested at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.{{cite web|url=http://www.commonwealthgames.org.au/templates/Glasgow2014_Medal_Event_Programme.pdf |title=Medal Event Programme for Glasgow 2014 |date=25 November 2012 |publisher=Australian Commonwealth Games Association |access-date=14 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419054433/http://commonwealthgames.org.au/Templates/Glasgow2014_Medal_Event_Programme.pdf |archive-date=19 April 2013 }}

A record 22 para-sport events were contested in five different sports (athletics, cycling, lawn bowls, swimming and weightlifting) and para track cycling was held for the very first time.{{cite web |url=http://www.paralympic.org/news/glasgow-2014-stage-biggest-ever-commonwealth-para-sport-programme |title=Glasgow 2014 to Stage Biggest Ever Commonwealth Para-Sport Programme |date=1 May 2012 |publisher=International Paralympic Committee |access-date=14 December 2012 |archive-date=14 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414044050/http://www.paralympic.org/news/glasgow-2014-stage-biggest-ever-commonwealth-para-sport-programme |url-status=live }}

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Archery and tennis from the 2010 games were replaced on the sports programme with triathlon (who turned back after the 2010 absence){{cite news |title=No Triathlon at Delhi Games |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-183090979.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510153132/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-183090979.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 May 2013 |newspaper=Isle of Man Newspapers |date=10 February 2007 |access-date=14 December 2012}} and judo (after eight years absence). Among sport disciplines removed from 2010 include the walking events in athletics, synchronised swimming and Greco-Roman wrestling, while mountain biking also returned after the absence in Delhi. The number of Shooting medal events also dropped from 44 in 2010 to 19. Among new disciplines on the Commonwealth Games programme for the first time were the triathlon mixed relay event, more medal chances for women at shooting and the addition of women's boxing to the programme.{{cite web |url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/press-releases/glasgow-2014-sports-programme-finalised |title=Glasgow 2014 Sports Programme Finalised |date=1 May 2012 |publisher=Glasgow 2014 |access-date=14 December 2012 |archive-date=29 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629060102/http://www.glasgow2014.com/press-releases/glasgow-2014-sports-programme-finalised |url-status=usurped }}{{cite news |title=Commonwealth Games 2014: Women's boxing included |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/19798518 |publisher=BBC |date=2 October 2012 |access-date=14 December 2012 |archive-date=6 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006103133/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/boxing/19798518 |url-status=live }}

Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of medal events contested in each sport.

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• Rhythmic gymnastics (6)
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Sunset + Vine Global Television Host Broadcasting Limited (SVGTV), a joint venture between Sunset + Vine, subsidiary of Tinopolis, a Wales-based television production group and Australia-based television production company, Global Television served as the host broadcaster of the Games.{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/host-broadcaster-announced-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games|title=Host broadcaster announced for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games|agency=Glasgow 2014|url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208021404/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/host-broadcaster-announced-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games |archive-date=2022-12-08}}{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/17579/sunsetvine-and-global-television-win-host-broadcaster-contract-for-glasgow-2014|title=Sunset+Vine and Global Television win host broadcaster contract for Glasgow 2014|agency=Inside the Games|author=Tom Degun|date=5 July 2012}}

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The interim logo for the Games was first used during Glasgow's bid, with the "Candidate City" section removed following 9 November 2007, when the bid was approved. The logo depicts two sprinters woven into a tartan motif, representing Scotland. The logo also vaguely resembles the Clyde Auditorium, one of Glasgow's most recognisable landmarks. The pattern, forming the Roman numerals XX, also represents the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games. The text is more specifically Glaswegian, with its stylised Mackintosh font.

A flag featuring the logo was used extensively during the bid process. The flag was flown above Merchant House in George Square daily.[http://www.britishflags.net/Glasgow%20Commonwealth%20Games%202014.html britishflags.net, Glasgow Commonwealth Games Logo] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

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The full Games brand identity was developed by Glasgow design studio Tangent Graphic, the lead creative agency between 2010 and 2014. Tangent's first major project was the official sport Pictograms, launched on 23 July 2011, and they continued to deliver and influence every aspect of the Glasgow 2014 identity.{{Cite web|url=https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/july-2011-online/tangent-graphics-glasgow-commonwealth-games-pictograms-unveiled/|title=Tangent Graphic's Glasgow Commonwealth Games pictograms unveiled|date=2011-07-22|website=Design Week|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920073614/https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/july-2011-online/tangent-graphics-glasgow-commonwealth-games-pictograms-unveiled/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_look_of_the_games_for_2014_commonwealth_games_by_tangent.php|title=Ring Around the Everything|last=UnderConsideration|website=underconsideration.com|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906222241/https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_look_of_the_games_for_2014_commonwealth_games_by_tangent.php|url-status=live}} Tangent inherited the official logo which was designed by Marque Creative.{{Cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/107619/glasgow-2014-chooses-companys-to-create-identity-and-design-website|title=Glasgow 2014 chooses firms to create identity and design website|date=2009-10-23|website=insidethegames.biz|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=3 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003035346/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/107619/glasgow-2014-chooses-companys-to-create-identity-and-design-website|url-status=live}} The logo was unveiled on Commonwealth Day, 8 March 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/9159-glasgow-2014-launches-new-logo|title=Glasgow launches new logo for 2014 Commonwealth Games|work=insidethegames.biz|date=9 March 2010 |access-date=4 June 2015|archive-date=22 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150222024743/http://www.insidethegames.biz/commonwealth-games/2014/9159-glasgow-2014-launches-new-logo|url-status=live}} It was inspired by three factors, time, data and measurement. Its rings are proportioned to represent the 20th Commonwealth Games, across 17 sports, over 11 days in 1 city. An animated version of the logo has also been produced.{{cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/video/glasgow-2014-logo-animation|title=Glasgow 2014 Logo Animation|work=Glasgow 2014|access-date=4 June 2015|archive-date=5 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105033139/http://www.glasgow2014.com/video/glasgow-2014-logo-animation|url-status=usurped}}

There is also a version of the logo in Scottish Gaelic. Arthur Cormack, the Chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, made the following official statement:

Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes the Gaelic version of the logo for the Glaschu 2014 Commonwealth Games and we have been happy to work with the Glaschu 2014 team in helping them develop their identity. Given the unique importance of Gaelic to Scotland and the many Scots in the diaspora throughout the Commonwealth, we believe it should be seen, heard and spoken as widely as possible.

Given the worldwide interest there will be in the Games when they take place in Glasgow, a city with a large number of Gaelic speakers, we believe they offer an exciting opportunity for Gaelic to be seen and, we hope, heard and appreciated in an international setting. We hope this is just the start; we wish the Games well and look forward to working further with Glaschu 2014 to enhance the status of Gaelic within this hugely significant event.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20131105033038/http://www.glasgow2014.com/press-releases/glasgow-2014-unveils-identity Unveils identity {{!}} Glasgow 2014 – Commonwealth Games]}}. Glasgow 2014 (8 March 2010). Retrieved on 17 July 2013."

The official website was built in phases, delivered by Dog Digital and Blonde.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/glasgow-2014-selects-dog-digital|title=Glasgow 2014 selects Dog Digital|website=Glasgow 2014|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906215647/http://www.glasgow2014.com/media-centre/press-releases/glasgow-2014-selects-dog-digital|url-status=usurped}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dadiawards.com/dadi-awards-2014/public-sector-website-app-or-campaign/glasgow-2014|title=Glasgow 2014|last=carnyx|date=2014-06-23|website=The Drum Awards|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918232533/https://www.dadiawards.com/dadi-awards-2014/public-sector-website-app-or-campaign/glasgow-2014|url-status=live}} The Scottish art firm Artpistol were commissioned by the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee to paint a series of murals across Glasgow to help celebrate and promote the Games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.artpistol.co.uk/art-pistol-projects/glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-murals|title=Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Murals|date=2016-06-26|website=Art Pistol|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=6 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906220853/https://www.artpistol.co.uk/art-pistol-projects/glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-murals|url-status=live}}

File:The Big G 2014 Commonwealth Games.jpg ]]The Big G is a standalone stage-set that was situated in George Square, Glasgow. It was unveiled in May 2014; with Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson commenting that it provided an "opportunity for everyone – residents, visitors and spectators – to be part of the Games". British designing firm Evolve designed the Big G.{{Cite web|url=https://www.evolveuk.biz/portfolio_page/the-big-g/|title=The Big G – Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Stage Set|website=Evolve|access-date=2020-02-25|archive-date=23 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923022053/https://www.evolveuk.biz/portfolio_page/the-big-g/|url-status=live}}

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Clyde, an anthropomorphic thistle named after the river which flows through the centre of Glasgow, was the official mascot of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The mascot was designed by Beth Gilmour, who won a competition run by Glasgow 2014 for children to design the Mascot. Beth's drawing was then brought to life by digital agency Nerv, who turned it into a commercial character, created a full backstory, gave it a name – Clyde – and created a website for him. Clyde was finally revealed in a seven-minute animated film created by Nerv at a ceremony at BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow. The organiser, Glasgow 2014, said the mascot's design was chosen because of its "Scottish symbolism and Glaswegian charm and likeability".{{cite news |title=Thistle man Clyde is Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19651062 |publisher=BBC News Glasgow and West Scotland |date=20 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012 |archive-date=21 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921021058/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19651062 |url-status=live }}

25 life-size Clyde statues were erected at places of public interest across the city including the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and at George Square. However following vandalism at a statue in the Govan area of the city, the statues were taken down. They are expected to be re-erected in secure areas. By the final day of the Games, over 50,000 Clyde mascot cuddly toys had been sold.{{cite news |title=The Commonwealth Games – special because they're unique |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28632068 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 August 2014 |access-date=10 August 2014 |archive-date=15 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115192358/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28632068 |url-status=live }}

Due to popularity in the city, the Clyde mascots are currently proposed official mascots of the Glasgow City Council.

Nigeria's Chika Amalaha failed a doping test and was stripped of a gold medal in the women's 53 kg weightlifting.{{cite news |title= Nigeria weightlifter Chika Amalaha stripped of Commonwealth Games gold |url= https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/01/chika-amalaha-weightlifting-glasgow-drugs |newspaper= The Guardian |date= 1 August 2014 |access-date= 2 August 2014 |archive-date= 1 August 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140801224655/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/01/chika-amalaha-weightlifting-glasgow-drugs |url-status= live }} In the women's 400 metres final, Botswana's Amantle Montsho placed fourth; she was subsequently provisionally suspended pending the results of a B sample after failing a doping test.{{cite news |title=BBC Sport – Glasgow 2014: Amantle Montsho fails doping test after 400m final |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28622841 |date=2 August 2014 |publisher=BBC News |access-date=2 August 2014 |archive-date=2 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802180217/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28622841 |url-status=live }} Montsho's B sample was reported as positive on 14 August 2014.{{cite news |title=BBC Sport – Glasgow 2014: Amantle Montsho B sample confirms positive drug test |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28776120 |date=14 August 2014 |publisher=BBC News |access-date=14 August 2014 |archive-date=14 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814125832/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28776120 |url-status=live }}

• Commonwealth Games hosted by Scotland
• 1970 British Commonwealth Games – Edinburgh
• 1986 Commonwealth Games – Edinburgh
• 2026 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow
• Commonwealth Youth Games hosted by Scotland
• 2000 Commonwealth Youth Games – Edinburgh
• Commonwealth Games hosted by England
• 1934 British Empire Games – London
• 2002 Commonwealth Games – Manchester
• 2022 Commonwealth Games – Birmingham
• Commonwealth Games hosted by Wales
• 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games – Cardiff
• Olympic Games hosted by Great Britain
• 1908 Summer Olympics – London
• 1948 Summer Olympics – London
• 2012 Summer Olympics – London
• Paralympic Games hosted by Great Britain
• 1984 Summer Paralympics – Stoke Mandeville
• 2012 Summer Paralympics – London
• Universiade hosted by Great Britain
• 1991 Summer Universiade – Sheffield
• European Championships hosted by Great Britain
• 2018 European Championships − Glasgow

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• [https://www.commonwealthsport.com/commonwealth-games/glasgow-2014 "Glasgow 2014"]. commonwealthsport.com. Commonwealth Sport.
• [https://thecgf.com/results/games/3052 "Results and Medalists—2014 Commonwealth Games"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801051734/https://thecgf.com/results/games/3052 |date=1 August 2022 }}. Thecgf.com. Commonwealth Games Federation.
• [https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/research-and-analysis/2015/07/evaluation-legacy-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-post-games-report/documents/commonwealth-games-evaluation-legacy-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-post-games-report/commonwealth-games-evaluation-legacy-glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-post-games-report/govscot%3Adocument/00482151.pdf "An Evaluation of Legacy from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Post Games Report"]. Gov.scot. The Scottish Government.
• {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20141108125222/http://www.glasgow2014.com/ "Official Website"]}}. Glasgow2014.com. Glasgow 2014.

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