THE decision to include women's boxing at Glasgow 2012 could pave the way for the sport's first ever Scottish female Commonwealth champion, boxing bosses claimed.

Games bosses revealed they will include the sport at the event for the first time in Commonwealth history thanks to the recent success at London 2012.

Team GB's Nicola Adams wowed the country when she won gold in the women's flyweight division at the Olympic Games, giving a massive boost to the sport.

Local boxing figures say the move by 2014 organisers could bring forward a new generation of sport stars.

Glasgow boxing boss Tommy Gilmour said: "Now the platform will be provided by Glasgow 2014, it will perhaps give a Scottish girl the chance to fight for a medal and to get some acclaim and recognition for all her hard work and dedication just like Nicola Adams did."

"Hopefully a Scottish girl can make the most of home advantage and make a name for herself.

"We should never underestimate all the dedication and effort these girls put into their sport, and it is only right they should have the chance to box for medals at the Commonwealth Games."

Women's boxing will feature as a full event when the city hosts the sporting event from July 23 to August 3, 2014.

There will be medals in three weights: flyweight (48-51kg), lightweight (57-60kg) and middleweight (69-75kg), the same as during London 2012.

Keiran Stockwell, treasurer of Bellahouston Amateur Boxing Club, said it would help raise the profile of the sport, which has come under fire from opposition in the past.

He said: "I think having female boxing in 2014 will make even more young women excited about the sport.

"It is good for us as a club because we want more females to come to our gym.

"There are always going to be critics but it is not like the old days when people were thrown into the ring too soon.

"Yes, punches are thrown and it is tough, but it is a myth that it is all about aggression."

Glasgow Kelvin MSP Sandra White, who has previously spoken out against about contact female sports, said she welcomed the decision – as long as it was portrayed in the right way.

She said: "As long as the girls are not having to wear skimpy clothes or anything, then I'm happy about it. I think female boxing has come a long way and these girls are really committed and dedicated."

Glasgow 2014 will feature 17 sports and 250 medal events.

Organisers said the move to include female boxing marked a "historic moment" for female athletes.

David Grevemberg, chief executive of Glasgow 2014, said: "As an organising committee we are delighted to be delivering an inclusive Games with more opportunities for women."