“The choice to host the Video games has been sitting with the Scottish authorities since Might,” stated Ian Reid, the chair of CGS.
“And we have now labored tirelessly to handle all questions and issues raised throughout the previous few months. Nonetheless, the window of alternative is quick closing.
“It could be a travesty if as a substitute of grabbing the chance of over £100m funding, we selected to let it go and as a substitute be left needing to search out tens of millions elsewhere to improve public services.
“A call over the approaching weeks is vital. We consider the idea is a no brainer and we’re calling on the federal government to not waste the distinctive alternative which is in entrance of us.”
In response, the Scottish authorities stated they “proceed to take ahead discussions” on the Glasgow 2026 plan.
In a press release, they added: “Scottish Ministers have continued to be clear concerning the present monetary pressures dealing with the general public purse.
“They’ve an obligation to stability potential advantages with the related dangers and be certain that staging the 2026 Video games could be the precise factor for Scotland right now.”
