Schedule
3rd to 14th October, 2010 (Tentative)
Introduction
The Commonwealth Games is a multinational multi-sport event that is held
every four years. It holds special significance for all the sports lovers of
the world and drives them crazy. Sports enthusiasts from worldwide
participate in the event and showcase their individual sportsmanship. In the
year 2010, the Commonwealth Games is scheduled to be held in New Delhi,
India.
History
Rev. Astly Cooper of England was one, who fathered the concept of
Commonwealth Games. In 1891, he suggested a "Pan-Britannic-Pan Anglican
Contest and Festival, to be held every four years as a means of giving a
boost up to the goodwill and good understanding of the overall English
empire.
The conduction of the first recorded Games between Empire athletes
coincided with the celebrations of coronation of His majesty King George the
fifth in 1911 and was known as the "Festival of the Empire".
The program, Festival of Empire consisted of track and field athletics,
boxing, wrestling and swimming events. A trophy of a silver cup was given to
the winning country, Canada. The hard work of a Canadian named M.M Robinson
led to the organization of the first Commonwealth Games in 1930. The event
proved to be a massive hit. Therefore a decision of making them regular was
soon taken in to consideration.
Delhi becomes the host of the Commonwealth Games - 2010
It was glorious day for India and the nationals as the Delhi bid team was
awarded the right to host the 2010 edition of Commonwealth Games. This
decision was taken during the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly
meeting in November 2003. India's theme was 2010 - Great Games For Sure. The
bid process included a 30 minute audio/ visual presentation.
Events of the Commonwealth Games - 2010
- Opening Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
- Aquatics
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lawn Bowls
- Netball
- Rugby 7s
- Shooting
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Weightlifting
- wrestling
Commonwealth Venues & Location in Delhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Lodhi Road, New Delhi
- Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium - India Gate, New Delhi
- Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, IP Estate, New Delhi
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
- Tyagaraj Sports Complex
- Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Willingdon Crescent Road, New Delhi
- Siri Forts Sports Complex, Khel Gaon Raod, New Delhi
- Yamuna Sports Complex, Yogna Vihar, TYA New Delhi
- Delhi University Sports Complex, University of Delhi, Delhi
News Related To Commonwealth Games-2010
Delhi University to get 'face lift' before Commonwealth Games
Delhi University, one of the venues of Commonwealth Games is to receive a
face lift in the overall infrastructure. The campus would soon have a
gymnasium and a practice track for the athletic events.
For more news:
http://www.indiaenews.com/politics/20071024/76922.htm
German Firm to upgrade Nehru Stadium
German architecture firm -Von Gerkhan, Marg and Partner have been licensed
the task of upgrading the Nehru Stadium in New Delhi for 2010 Commonwealth
Games.
For more news:
http://www.indiaenews.com/business/20071008/74227.htm
2010 Games budget now stands at Rs.230 bn: study
The 2010 Commonwealth Games is to cost the Indian Government a sum of Rs.
230 billion( $ 5.70 billion).
For more news:
http://www.indiaenews.com/sports/20070917/70711.htm
India targets 10 million tourists in 2010
The Tourism Ministry of India expects around 10 million foreign tourists to
come to India during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
For more news:
http://www.indiaenews.com/india/20070818/66123.htm
5000 more rooms for tourists in Delhi by 2010
To accommodate the huge hunk of tourists likely to be in India by 2010,
5000 more rooms for the tourists is being added in Delhi.
For more news:
http://www.itopc.org/travel-requisite/newspapers/latestnews.html
