Today’s announcement means in just 18 months time, Glasgow will once again welcome hundreds of thousands of competitors, coaches, dignitaries and spectators to the city.
Like all major events, the 2014 games required huge planning and infrastructure projects – to ensure the city was ready
But ten years on, is the city prepared to host another global event? And with a guarantee no public money will be spent, what can be achieved in a city already undergoing major changes to its centre?
STV News has been out in the city to find out what you think about the games returning to Glasgow.
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