Scots swim star Robbie Renwick unconvinced by Glasgow 2014 legacy
World champion and Commonwealth medal winners blasts "two faced" nature of legacy debate.
Scottish swimming star Robbie Renwick says he's unconvinced by talk over a lasting legacy from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The world and Commonwealth champion hit out at what he calls "two faced" nature of those who promote the legacy of the games at the same time as facilities are being closed across the country.
Speaking to STV, Renwick reiterated the importance of community facilities to bring through the next generation of stars.
A Scottish Government spokesman said: "The legacy programme from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has delivered many benefits for communities across Scotland, from the Legacy 2014 Physical Activity Fund helping organisations promote physical activity in their communities, to the Dalmarnock Legacy Hub which includes a bursary, GP surgery and community hall. The legacy programme also created thousands of jobs and improved infrastructure and facilities.
"The Scottish Government is supportive of grass roots sport, and over the next five years we will increase the number of community sports hubs to 200 by 2020, targeting areas of deprivation and a number of regional centres to support both community and elite sport to help people reach their full sporting potential."