29/01/2014

Scottish Govt To Giveaway 5,000 Commonwealth Games Tickets

Community groups, people with disabilities and young people are to be given up to 5,000 free tickets for the 2014 Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow.

The Scottish government is leading the giveaway as part of its Legacy 2014 scheme aimed at recognising achievement.

Scottish Sports Minister Shona Robinson will announce details of the giveaway later today.

This is in addition to 6,000 tickets also being given away by Glasgow City Council, which will go to inspirational people and groups.

(MH/CD)

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