Coe, who is now the figurehead of the bid having replaced Colin Moynihan as head of the BOA last month, made his claim as the Scottish revealed full details of its candidature file during a special event at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

The plans show the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), the country's premier national venue for public events, concerts and conferences, hosting six events, including judo, wrestling, table tennis and boxing.

George Square, the city's principal civic square, will be turned into beach volleyball courts with a spectator area if the bid gets the green light.


Other highlights include Glasgow Green, which is set to be the prime venue for road cycling and the city's newly opened Emirates Arena, which will be the venue for badminton and basketball.

The Arena, which was developed as part of a massive regeneration of Glasgow's East End, is linked to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome  and is one of the largest dedicated indoor sports venues in Europe.

Of the 17 venues that are part of the Glasgow 2018 bid, 15 are either already in use or are scheduled for completion before the end of next year as the city prepares to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Olympic Village will be "vibrant, welcoming and inspiring" and 85 per cent of the 17 proposed competition venues will be 20 minutes or less travel time away, claim Glasgow 2018 officials.

"Warmth and hospitality alongside an excellent reputation for hosting world-class sport events, makes Glasgow, and Scotland, the perfect stage for the Youth Olympic Games in 2018," said Shona Robison, Scotland's Commonwealth Games and Sport Minister.

"Young athletes competing at the top of their field rightly expect the very best facilities and support services.