Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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.

The city had been competing against Nigerian capital Abuja for the right to host the games.

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond said: “We will make these games the greatest sporting event our country has ever seen.”

At a press conference after the announcement, Mr Salmond spoke of “jubilation” on the streets of Glasgow and across Scotland.

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.”

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