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\u201cThe decision to host the Games has been sitting with the Scottish government since May,\u201d said Ian Reid, the chair of CGS.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we have worked tirelessly to address all questions and concerns raised across the past few months. However, the window of opportunity is fast closing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be a travesty if instead of grabbing the opportunity of over \u00a3100m investment, we chose to let it go and instead be left needing to find millions elsewhere to upgrade public facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cA decision over the coming weeks is critical. We believe the concept is a no brainer and we are calling on the government to not waste the unique opportunity which is in front of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
In response, the Scottish government said they “continue to take forward discussions” on the Glasgow 2026 plan.<\/p>\n
In a statement, they added: \u201cScottish Ministers have continued to be clear about the current financial pressures facing the public purse. <\/p>\n
“They have a duty to balance potential benefits with the associated risks and ensure that staging the 2026 Games would be the right thing for Scotland at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n