Alexjc Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 That's one example of positive legacy. There's other examples which tell a different story. All depends on whether cities have a long-term strategy in mind when bidding for events. Oh yeah, Glasgow clearly following on from London and Sydney (as two examples of go-getters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 Glasgow will also host the European swimming championships in 2018, after London hosts them next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerdown Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Glasgow will also host the European swimming championships in 2018, after London hosts them next year. Glasgow will be hosting the Inaugural European Sports championships. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Sports_Championships ''The European Sports Championships is a multi-sport event involving the co-branding of the individual European championships of some of the leading sports in Europe. It is organized by the individual continental federations of those sports under a single brand. This competition is not related to the European Games which are organised in the Olympic tradition by the European Olympic Committees.'' So in 2018 Glasgow will have the European Aquatics champions, the Europe Track Cycling championships, the Gymnastics championships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugbed Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Glasgow will be hosting the Inaugural European Sports championships. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Sports_Championships ''The European Sports Championships is a multi-sport event involving the co-branding of the individual European championships of some of the leading sports in Europe. It is organized by the individual continental federations of those sports under a single brand. This competition is not related to the European Games which are organised in the Olympic tradition by the European Olympic Committees.'' So in 2018 Glasgow will have the European Aquatics champions, the Europe Track Cycling championships, the Gymnastics championships. Don't forget Triathlon and golf! Overall, Galsgow will be hosting 126 medal events and Berlin will host 47. It is meant to attract bigger TV audiences and hopefully the best athletes in Europe. At least that is the idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsnotmypuppy Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Quick question - I've had a look online (amazon.co.uk etc) - did Glasgow 2014 release any commemorative DVDs? I can't seem to find one - and after the good sets London 2012 put out I was sure Glasgow would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Quick question - I've had a look online (amazon.co.uk etc) - did Glasgow 2014 release any commemorative DVDs? I can't seem to find one - and after the good sets London 2012 put out I was sure Glasgow would too. Nope- not even a download on the BBC Store, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsnotmypuppy Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I guess YouTube serves that purpose these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 I guess YouTube serves that purpose these days. Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Here you can vote on where the big G sculpture will have its permanent home... http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/14603813.Glasgow_Green_early_favourite_as_city_votes_on_home_for_Big_G/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 2 years ago.....the games were in full swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Edited July 24, 2016 by Scotguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamel042 Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Anybody a copy of the official report available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 26/03/2017 at 6:51 PM, wamel042 said: Anybody a copy of the official report available? It's downloadable from the CGF website: http://www.thecgf.com/games/2014/glasgow2014-report.asp?yr=2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 With the XIst Commonwealth Games over i thought i would do a comparison between Glasgow and the Gold Coast to see who came out on top. Baton - Glasgow Mascot - Tie Medals - Glasgow Podium design - Glasgow Medal ceremony music - Glasgow Medal Ceremony outfits - Glasgow Look of the games - Glasgow Opening Ceremony - Gold Coast Weather - Gold Coast (although it rained more than it did in Glasgow) Outside event scenery - Glasgow Closing Ceremony - Glasgow Overall winner - GLASGOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Scotguy said: With the XIst Commonwealth Games over i thought i would do a comparison between Glasgow and the Gold Coast to see who came out on top. Baton - Glasgow Mascot - Tie Medals - Glasgow Podium design - Glasgow Medal ceremony music - Glasgow Medal Ceremony outfits - Glasgow Look of the games - Glasgow Opening Ceremony - Gold Coast Weather - Gold Coast (although it rained more than it did in Glasgow) Outside event scenery - Glasgow Closing Ceremony - Glasgow Overall winner - GLASGOW No bias I'm sure. lolol I'd probably put it Baton: Glasgow Mascot: Gold Coast Medals: Glasgow Podium Design: Tie Medal Ceremony Music: Glasgow Medal Ceremony Outfits: Gold Coast Look of the Games: Gold Coast (had a dynamic London 2012 appeal which I loved) Opening Ceremony: Gold Coast Weather: Gold Coast Outside event scenery: Tie (whatever floats ya boat really. I'm always a beach boy, but that's personal preference) Closing Ceremony: Tie (both were bloody awful) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy II Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 A few weeks ago was the 7th anniversary of the Glasgow Games Take me back! Glasgow is the perfect city for the new concept of sporting events, unfortunately the IOC can't/won't see it. Still pissed about them not giving 2018 YOG to the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Were any reasons given for Glasgow's 'failure'? Was it too close to London 2012 for the IOC, was the uncertainty over the looming referendum mentioned, or was it just one of those things (there have to be losing bids, it's just the way it is)? I find it hard to believe there were major venue or technical issues. Glasgow 2014 was a fabulous Games and I agree with what you said in the CWG thread that it really provides the blueprint for the size and vibe for what that event should be. The YOG seemed a natural fit as well. Maybe one to try for again at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 Closing Ceremony: Tie (both were bloody awful) At least Glasgow had Kylie and Lulu...a couple of big names. Nothing was worse than GC Closing- even the athletes (and half the crowd) left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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