An extra 4000 netball finals tickets for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have sold out within hours of going on release.
The tickets, which went on sale at 11am yesterday, were immediately seized by eager fans.
The extra release comes after the venue was changed to the SSE Hydro, doubling the number of spectators who would have the opportunity to see the world's top teams battle it out in the bronze and gold medal matches on August 3. David Grevemberg, who is the chief executive of Glasgow 2014, said: "It's a real thrill to see tickets for this world-class showcase for netball being snapped up so quickly.
"What a great vote of support for Glasgow 2014 and the sport of netball.
"It brings with it a fantastic opportunity to see the game played at the highest levels by its global stars."
The netball finals, which take place on the closing day of the Games, will be among the last medals awarded at Glasgow 2014.
Seats still remain in badminton, boxing, lawn bowls, rugby sevens, squash, weight-lifting and para-sport power-lifting, while there is limited availability for both the opening and closing ceremonies.
Organisers said the ticketing programme had enjoyed unprecedented success since it was launched in August 2013.
The 4500 Commonwealth athletes coming to the city for the sporting event will be competing in front of packed stadia.
The 20th running of the event will be held from 23 July to 3 August.
The Games will feature 17 sports in 11 days of competition with 261 medal events on show.
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