Sportscotland has invested a total of £38m on the 17 Commonwealth Games sports during the four-year Glasgow 2014 funding cycle.

Figures released by the sports body today (30 September) show that during 2011-15 sportscotland’s investment in the 17 sports increased by 23 per cent – compared to the previous cycle of 2007-11, when the total spend was less than £31m.

The record investment is part of a strategy to better equip the sports to deal with anticipated membership rises and demands on the sports as a consequence of Glasgow 2014.

Louise Martin CBE, Chair of sportscotland, said: “We're putting record levels of investment into the 17 Commonwealth Games sports to allow the governing bodies to work with key local partners to increase capacity and cope with the expected growth from Glasgow 2014.

“It also allows the sports to enhance their governance, which underpins athletes performance and development strategies.”

Shona Robison, minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, added: “We’re committed to delivering a meaningful, lasting legacy from the Games in 2014. This additional investment will ensure our sports clubs, volunteers, and coaches are well prepared to cope with the anticipated interest in sport in 2014 and beyond.”