Glasgow's "rich and powerful" potential to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2018 has been presented to the event's governing body.

The city's capabilities were outlined by the Glasgow 2018 bid team in a pitch to the evaluation commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during a video conference.

Key elements to the Glasgow 2018 bid include empowering young people worldwide by drawing on the UK's experience and strong track record of delivering other multi-sports events such as London 2012.

Glasgow 2018 bid director Paul Bush said: "I was very proud to be chairing such an accomplished and passionate panel.

"We spoke a great deal about the importance of strong partnerships and the evidence was right there in the room, with the senior representatives of every Glasgow 2018 stakeholder.

"Our bid brings together national and municipal government, public agencies, the private sector and the sports community.

"That collaboration gives Glasgow 2018 the power to deliver world-class venues, open up new opportunities for young people and inspire them to live healthier, more active lives."

Speaking yesterday, British Olympic Association chairman Seb Coe said: "Today the evaluation commission got under the skin of our candidature file.

"Their searching questions allowed the panel to share precise details to give them a better understanding and belief that Glasgow 2018 can, in partnership with the IOC, deliver a creative, innovative and global Youth Olympic Games in 2018."

Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "We have proven our ability to stage major events time and again, and we continue to surprise the world with the inimitable Glaswegian flavour we give them. We are ready to take the next step with the IOC and push the bar even higher."

Meanwhile, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games announced the appointment of a new chief operations officer to the Organising Committee.

David Leather was finance director and deputy chief executive of Manchester 2002, where he was involved for more than six years, from the inception of the Games through to their delivery. He also played a key role in setting up the Olympic Delivery Authority for the London 2012 Olympics.

Mr Leather said: "Glasgow 2014 offers a unique opportunity for me to invest my energies and experience in delivering an outstanding Commonwealth Games. I'm proud of what we achieved at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002 and I'm delighted to be part of what I know will be a truly memorable event in Scotland."

He replaces Ralph Ord, who left this week.