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Scotland awaits 2014 Games result Glasgow wins race for 2014 Games
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Scotland is waiting to find out if its bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been succesful. Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Glasgow and Abuja in Nigeria have a final opportunity to win votes during a 30 minute presentation on Friday. There were celebrations in the Scottish city as the decision of the 71 voting nations was announced in Sri Lanka, with Glasgow winning by 47 votes to 24.
All 71 Commonwealth member countries will then vote at 1230 GMT in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the result announced a short time later. The city had been competing against Nigerian capital Abuja for the right to host the games.
Bid director Derek Casey said the road to Sri Lanka had been an "incredible journey" around the Commonwealth. Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: "We will make these games the greatest sporting event our country has ever seen."
"We are in the very last lap of the race and racing towards the finish line," he said. At a press conference after the announcement, Mr Salmond spoke of "jubilation" on the streets of Glasgow and across Scotland.
VOTING PROCESS Glasgow will begin its 30-minute presentation at 1100 GMT, followed by 10-minute Q&A sessionAbuja will then make its presentation and take questionsThe announcement is expected at about 1245 GMT He added: "The schools across our country have been watching this and I think that it will be a moment of inspiration for that generation that looks forward to the 2014 Games."
"We are determined to leave nothing to chance and to bring home the gold medal for Glasgow and for Scotland." We've struck gold for Glasgow but the hard work starts from here. It's about making sure there is a lasting legacy for the city. Steven PurcellLeader, Glasgow City Council class="" href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=3802&edition=1">Send us your reaction class="" href="/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7086680.stm">Glasgow starts the party class="" href="/1/hi/in_pictures/7087222.stm">In pictures: Bid success
First Minister Alex Salmond added: "We have been working to present what we believe is a first-class bid for Glasgow and for Scotland. The announcement was greeted with delight by hundreds of people who had gathered in Glasgow's George Square to hear the result.
"Obviously the competition is intense, but it is a friendly competition. Motorists also joined in the celebrations by blaring their horns.
"We have got great respect for our rival bid, but we are very confident about Glasgow and Scotland's prospects." About 2,000 children had gathered for the announcement at Tollcross Leisure Centre in the east end of the city, which will host the swimming events.
General Yakubu Gowon, who is leading the Abuja bid, said: "It is going to be a very fair fight and we will give it our best shot." In the pool, more than 20 young swimmers who will now be going for gold jumped and splashed with delight when the result came through.
Scotland and Nigeria are competing for votes In the grandstand, hundreds of people waved Glasgow 2014 flags and cheered.
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The delegates will take part in a secret vote, marking their choice on a ballot paper. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has decorated its subway trains to mark Glasgow's success.
The votes will then be counted and the result will be placed in an envelope. Following the announcement from Sri Lanka at lunchtime, five new cars were rolled out with the slogan "It's gold for Glasgow".
Micke Fennell, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, will open the envelope and announce the winning city. The leader of Glasgow City Council, Steven Purcell, was in Sri Lanka to hear the final decision.
The announcement will be broadcast by BBC Scotland on television, radio and online. He said: "We've struck gold for Glasgow but the hard work starts from here.
In Glasgow, the announcement will be broadcast on large screens at The Fruitmarket and at some of the sports venues where the 2014 games would be held. "This is not about politicians taking glory, or about the sporting world coming to Glasgow on its own.
BBC Radio Scotland's Morning Extra programme will be discussing Glasgow's games bid on Friday morning from 0850 GMT. If you want to give Gary Robertson your views, you can call the show on 0500 929500, email morningextra@bbc.co.uk or text 80295. "It's about making sure there is a lasting legacy. A legacy for the people of the east end of the city who will benefit from first class housing, retail and leisure developments in a city that's been crying out for that kind of change."
In a message, the Queen said: "I send my warm congratulations to everyone involved in Glasgow's successful bid to hold the 2014 Commonwealth Games - the third time that a Scottish city has been chosen as a venue for the games.
"My good wishes go to you all and to the people of Glasgow as you celebrate this impressive achievement."
Alex Salmond and council leader Steven Purcell cheer the result
Scottish Secretary Des Browne said: "Glasgow's bid was exceptional and I am confident that the people of Glasgow will excel in hosting the games.
"This will bring further hope to Glasgow's east end, building a beacon of regeneration that will offer opportunities for generations."
Louise Martin, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland, said: "I am absolutely ecstatic. I am shattered, I can't believe it, it is fantastic."
Speaking about Glasgow's competitor, Abuja in Nigeria, she added: "This was a race to see who could win it but no matter what happened, we would still be friends after it."
It has been estimated that it will cost the city £288m to stage the sporting event, with most of the funding coming from the Scottish Government.