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Glasgow 2014 doctor on the legacy of Commonwealth Games

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Glasgow is preparing to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the daily schedule for the upcoming event now available. As the city readies for the games, discussions regarding the long-term impact of the event on youth sports have emerged.

Professor Gordon Mackay, a doctor who worked during the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, has offered a perspective on the legacy of the event. He cautioned against the practice of "hothousing" young athletes and children, advising that they should not be pressured into specializing in only one sport at an early age.

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