The former chief executive of Glasgow 2014 has backed the city to make a success of a major European sporting event it is to host, four years on from the games.

David Grevemberg, who now holds same post with the Commonwealth Games Federation, spoke after it was revealed on Wednesday the city is to co-host the 2018 European Sports Championships with Berlin.

Mr Grevemberg said this was the kind of event which organisers had anticipated Glasgow attracting following last summer's games.

He said: "Last year Glasgow was the finest of hosts, and host cities, as we all experienced a truly memorable festival of sport and culture that people across Scotland, the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond could feel proud of and connected to.

"Seven months on, I'm thrilled that this great Commonwealth Sport City and its citizens have continued to build on their success, as this major event becomes yet another terrific example of Glasgow and Scotland's commitment to the on-going legacy priorities of Glasgow 2014 and the role sport plays in communities as a catalyst for prosperity, inclusion and cohesion.

"Making the most of the power of their citizens, the quality of their venues, the vibrancy of their culture and of course the invaluable experiences of hosting the XX Commonwealth Games, I commend Glasgow's continued ambition and wish them every success."

Around 2,900 leading athletes will travel to Scotland for the event which will shine the spotlight again on the city, with a TV audience of around 850 million. It is predicted the championships will boost the local economy by more than £100m.