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Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi by Apurv Bhagat
Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi
The Commonwealth Games is a multi sport event, which takes place after every four years. The nineteenth edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2010 is scheduled to take place in Delhi. For the first time, India is hosting a game of such repute. The Commonwealth Games are usually organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation. The federation is a union of about 70 different countries. Delhi won the right to host the game after it defeated Hamilton by 46 votes at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in November 2003, at Montago Bay. The Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi is a much awaited event and is being looked forward by all.
History of Commonwealth Games: The concept of establishing the Commonwealth Games originated after the rebirth of the Olympic Games. Ashley Cooper in 1891 took the initiative and proposed a sporting competition by bringing together the members of the British Empire. It was initially termed as the ‘Festival of Empire’. There was however, no progress on the games until 1928. The first official Commonwealth Games was held in Hamilton in 1930, after the revival of the Empire meetings. It was then referred to as the ‘British Empire Games’. The games have since then been, conducted after every four years. The games were also known by the name of ‘British Empire and Commonwealth Games’ and ‘British Commonwealth Games’ in two respective periods. In the 1978 Games in Edmonton, the game was finally renamed as the Commonwealth Games.
Date of the Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi: The Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi is scheduled to take place from 3rd October to 14th October 2010.
Participating Nations of the Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi : There are around 85 nations, participating in the Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi. They are:
* Afghanistan
* Algeria
* Anguilla
* Antigua and Barbuda
* Australia
* Bahamas
* Bahrain
* Bangladesh
* Barbados
* Belize
* Bermuda
* Bhutan
* Botswana
* British Virgin Islands
* Brunei
* Cameroon
* Canada
* Cayman Islands
* Christmas Island
* Cook Island
* Cyprus
* Dominica
* England
* Eritrea
* Falkland
* Fiji
* Gambia
* Ghana
* Gibraltar
* Grenada
* Guernsey
* Guyana
* India
* Israel
* Isle of Man
* Jamaica
* Jersey
* Kenya
* Kiribati
* Lesotho
* Malawi
* Malaysia
* Maldives
* Madagascar
* Malta
* Mauritius
* Montserrat
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Nauru
* New Zealand
* Nigeria
* Niue
* Norfolk Island
* Northern Ireland
* Palestine
* Pakistan
* Papua New Guinea
* Rodrigues
* Rwanda
* Saint Helena
* Saint kitts and Nevis
* Saint Lucia
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
* Samoa
* Scotland
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Singapore
* Solomon Islands
* South Africa
* Sri Lanka
* Swaziland
* Tanzania
* Tokelau
* Tonga
* Trinidad and Tobago
* Turks and Caicos Islands
* Tuvalu
* Uganda
* Vanuatu
* Wales
* Yemen
* Zambia.
Types of sports in Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi: The Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi will include the following games:
* Aquatics
* Athletics
* Archery
* Badminton
* Boxing
* Cycling
* Gymnastics
* Hockey
* Lawn Bowls
* Net Ball
* Shooting
* Squash
* Rugby 7′s
* Table Tennis
* Tennis
* Weightlifting
* Wrestling
The Commonwealth Games Sports are divided into three main types. They are the core sports, optional sports and recognized sports.
Venue for the various sports of the Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi.
* Athletics, lawn bowl and weightlifting – Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
* Hockey – Dhyan Chand National Stadium
* Archery, Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling – Indira Gandhi Arena
* Rugby 7s – Delhi University Sport Complex
* Netball- Tyagaraj Sports Complex
* Badminton and Squash – Siri Fort Sports Complex
* Shooting – Dr. Karni Sing Shooting Range
* Boxing – Talkatora Stadium
* Aquatics – SPM Swimming Pool Complex
* Tennis – RK Khanna Tennis Complex
* Table Tennis – Yamuna Sports Complex.
The Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhiis going to play a major role in not only boasting the image of the country but, also in flourishing up the Indian Tourism Industry. Around two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million national tourists are believed to be gathering up in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games 2010. Preparations are going on in full fledged to accommodate the 8, 500 participants in the new and modern Games village. The village is being constructed near the famous Akshardham Temple, along the banks of the Yamuna River.
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