36 votes are all that is required for Scotland to win the biggest sporting prize of all.  To mark 36 days until Glasgow 2014 Decision Day on 9 November, students from across the Commonwealth who are studying in the City formed a giant number 36 when viewed from above yesterday.

Students from Glasgow Caledonian, and the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow joined together at Glasgow Caledonian University to show their support for bringing the Games to Glasgow. 

Inshan Ramsaroop from Trinidad and Tobago, who is studying a Masters in Communications Management at the University of Strathclyde, said: "Glasgow is a great sporting city with first-class facilities. If Scotland hosts the 2014 Games, the atmosphere will be fantastic, with huge crowds from around the world cheering the athletes on. The city is also rich in culture and tradition, so visitors will have a taste of this great city." 

Student Procheta Mallik, 25, from Bangalore, India, who is studying at the University of Glasgow said: "I chose to study in Glasgow because it is a really friendly and welcoming city with a fantastic cultural life. Since moving to Scotland to study at the University of Glasgow the people here have really made me feel at home."

"There is also a real passion for sport in Glasgow which I have particularly noticed as a member of the University's cricket team.  I think the sporting facilities, culture and atmosphere of Glasgow make it an ideal place to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games."

Professor Pamela Gillies, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University echoed these sentiments: "I am delighted to welcome all the International students to Glasgow Caledonian University today. With only 36 days to go until the bid is decided let us show what a fun, lively and friendly place this great city of Glasgow is."

Also backing Scotland's bid was up and coming singing sensation Lauren Tilly, who recently performed at the Urban Music Awards in New York.  Lauren, from Tillicoultry, delighted the students with an impromptu set, adding a Scottish twist to her Rn'B tones.  

After packing away her microphone Lauren Tilly, who will release the first of her three album record deal later this year, threw her weight behind Scotland's bid.  "This event was a brilliant idea and everyone seems to have really enjoyed themselves. The countdown is really on now and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that Glasgow wins the bid - it would be so exciting for the whole country." said Lauren.

Jon Doig, Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland, was there to thank the students for their continued support, he said: "With only 36 days to go until we find out the result of the race for 2014 the finish line is in sight now.  Like these students, who come from every corner of the Commonwealth, Scots at home and abroad have backed the bid in their thousands.  This demonstrates the hunger this country has for success.  We will continue to give it our all – making sure that we go to Sri Lanka and bring the home the biggest prize of all."

After backing the bid, students went on to show their support in an active fashion by attending various sporting events as part of a cross-University Intervarsity Sports Day, held at all three campuses across Glasgow.