Glasgow bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in a thoughtful and practical approach considering currently codified Commonwealth Games requirements. In particular, venue and legacy issues were appropriately addressed with obvious sensitivity to Glasgow's long term needs...Glasgow has shown it has the ability to stage the 2014 Commonwealth Games to a standard which would continue to enhance the image and prestige of the Games." This put Glasgow ahead in terms of the technical comprehensiveness of its bid. Alex Salmond the First Minister of Scotland said: Michael Fennell the CGF President, said: Glasgow bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games The Glasgow bid for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was the
Durban bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games however, Durban may be unable to host the games due to financial constraints. On 13 March 2017, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) stripped Durban of their rights to host. The following were the proposed venues for the games: Durban bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games The Durban bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games was a rejected bid by Durban, South Africa and South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The coastal South African city had previously considered bidding for the 2020 or 2024 Summer Olympics. If Durban were to host the games, it