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The two principal bids for the 2010 Commonwealth Games were from Delhi, India and [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada. A ballot of members was held in November 2003 at the [[Commonwealth Games Federation]] General Assembly in [[Montego Bay]], [[Jamaica]]. Delhi bid won by a margin of 46 votes to 22, confirming India's first successful bid for the Games. The bid was Canada's attempt to hold the games for the fifth time.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/14/1068674368167.html?from=storyrhs New Delhi to host 2010 Commonwealth Games]. ''[[The Age]]'' (2003-11-14). Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref><ref>[http://www.thecgf.com/games/future/delhi2010.asp?yr=2010 2010 Commonwealth Games]. [[Commonwealth Games Federation]]. Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref><ref>[http://urlabridger.p4o.net/url.php?b=30 The Report of the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Commission for the 2010 Commonwealth Games]. [[Commonwealth Games Federation]]. Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref> India's bid motto was ''New Frontiers and Friendships''.<ref name=dailytimes/>
The two principal bids for the 2010 Commonwealth Games were from Delhi, India and [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada. A ballot of members was held in November 2003 at the [[Commonwealth Games Federation]] General Assembly in [[Montego Bay]], [[Jamaica]]. Delhi bid won by a margin of 46 votes to 22, confirming India's first successful bid for the Games. The bid was Canada's attempt to hold the games for the fifth time.<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/14/1068674368167.html?from=storyrhs New Delhi to host 2010 Commonwealth Games]. ''[[The Age]]'' (2003-11-14). Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref><ref>[http://www.thecgf.com/games/future/delhi2010.asp?yr=2010 2010 Commonwealth Games]. [[Commonwealth Games Federation]]. Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref><ref>[http://urlabridger.p4o.net/url.php?b=30 The Report of the Commonwealth Games Evaluation Commission for the 2010 Commonwealth Games]. [[Commonwealth Games Federation]]. Retrieved on 2010-04-02.</ref> India's bid motto was ''New Frontiers and Friendships''.<ref name=dailytimes/>


India shifted the balance in its favour in the second round of voting with a promise that it would provide US$100,000 to each participating country, along with air tickets, boarding, lodging and transport. The successful [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]] held in Hyderabad was also seen as having showed India has the resources, infrastructure and technical know-how to stage a big sporting event. India also thanked Latif Butt, former vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, for his support in the winning bid, by saying, "You played a vital role in the Commonwealth Games 2010 being allotted to India. Such actions are worthy of emulation by all concerned in Pakistan and India. I have no doubt that if both sides continue to live by such ideals, one day, sooner than later our generations to come will reap the benefits of and be grateful to those making such contributions. You would certainly be such person."<ref name=dailytimes>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C04%5C13%5Cstory_13-4-2010_pg2_8 Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi: Pakistan played important role]. ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|]]'' (2010-04-13). Retrieved on 2010-04-23.</ref> The Indian government stated that it would underwrite the total cost of the Games.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-110178470.html India wins bid to host 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi]. [[The Press Trust of India Ltd]] (2003-11-14). Retrieved on 2010-04-23.</ref>
India shifted the balance in its favour in the second round of voting with a promise that it would provide US$100,000 to each participating country, along with air tickets, boarding, lodging and transport<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theworldreporter.com/2010/09/commonwealth-games-corruption-and-pride.html |title=Commonwealth Games: Corruption and Pride, a debate |publisher=Theworldreporter.com |date=2010-09-29 |}}</ref>. The successful [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]] held in Hyderabad was also seen as having showed India has the resources, infrastructure and technical know-how to stage a big sporting event. India also thanked Latif Butt, former vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, for his support in the winning bid, by saying, "You played a vital role in the Commonwealth Games 2010 being allotted to India. Such actions are worthy of emulation by all concerned in Pakistan and India. I have no doubt that if both sides continue to live by such ideals, one day, sooner than later our generations to come will reap the benefits of and be grateful to those making such contributions. You would certainly be such person."<ref name=dailytimes>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010%5C04%5C13%5Cstory_13-4-2010_pg2_8 Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi: Pakistan played important role]. ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|]]'' (2010-04-13). Retrieved on 2010-04-23.</ref> The Indian government stated that it would underwrite the total cost of the Games.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-110178470.html India wins bid to host 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi]. [[The Press Trust of India Ltd]] (2003-11-14). Retrieved on 2010-04-23.</ref>


==Organisation==
==Organisation==

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2010 Commonwealth Games

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be the nineteenth Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi and India, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main stadium, in Delhi. It will also be the first time the Commonwealth Games is held in India and the second time the event has been held in Asia (after 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

In the days running up to the Games, the event has been hit by a host of issues, including bad weather, infrastructural compromise, human waste strewn in the athletes' village, rampant corruption,[2] preparation delays — in particular, that of the Games Village,[3][4] and the withdrawal of prominent athletes.[5]. This has led to criticism of the event and its organisers, which was majorly reported in the news media. However no nations have withdrawn and the games have not been postponed.

Bidding

The two principal bids for the 2010 Commonwealth Games were from Delhi, India and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A ballot of members was held in November 2003 at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Delhi bid won by a margin of 46 votes to 22, confirming India's first successful bid for the Games. The bid was Canada's attempt to hold the games for the fifth time.[6][7][8] India's bid motto was New Frontiers and Friendships.[9]

India shifted the balance in its favour in the second round of voting with a promise that it would provide US$100,000 to each participating country, along with air tickets, boarding, lodging and transport[10]. The successful 2003 Afro-Asian Games held in Hyderabad was also seen as having showed India has the resources, infrastructure and technical know-how to stage a big sporting event. India also thanked Latif Butt, former vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, for his support in the winning bid, by saying, "You played a vital role in the Commonwealth Games 2010 being allotted to India. Such actions are worthy of emulation by all concerned in Pakistan and India. I have no doubt that if both sides continue to live by such ideals, one day, sooner than later our generations to come will reap the benefits of and be grateful to those making such contributions. You would certainly be such person."[9] The Indian government stated that it would underwrite the total cost of the Games.[11]

Organisation

Organising committee

The organisation was beset by delays: in January 2010, the Indian Olympic Association vice-chairman Raja Randhir Singh expressed concern that Delhi was not up to speed in forming and organising its games committee and, following a 2009 Indian Government report showing two thirds of venues were behind schedule, Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell stated that the slow progress of preparations represented a serious risk to the event.[12] Singh called for a revamp of the games' organising committees:[13] Jarnail Singh, a former Secretary of the Government of India, was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi was appointed as head of the committee.[14] In spite of delays and the corruption casses on the organisors, commentators stated that they are confident that India will successfully host the games and do so on time.[15][16]

At the launch of the Queen’s Baton Relay in October 2009, the Business Club of India (BCI) was formed through the partnership of the organizing committee, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The BCI was formed to both market the Games and promote Indian business interests internationally.[17]

Costs

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Terminal 3 Airport, Delhi

The official total budget estimated for hosting the Games is ₹11,494 crore (US$1.4 billion) and this amount excludes non-sports-related infrastructure development in the city like airports, roads and other structures.[18]. Business Today magazine estimates that the games cost ₹300 billion (US$3.6 billion)[19]. This makes the 2010 Commonwealth Games the most expensive Commonwealth Games ever.[20]

Transport

Further information: [[:Transport in Delhi]]

Delhi proposed a four-lane, 2.2 km underground stretch from Lodhi Road to trans-Yamuna, linking the Games Village to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and reducing travelling time between the village and the Stadium to six minutes.

Delhi Metro
Road Transport, Delhi
Delhi–Gurgaon Expressway, Delhi

In response to concerns over the large number of trains that pass by the Delhi metropolitan region daily, construction of road under-bridges and over-bridges along railway lines has been started. To expand road infrastructure, flyovers, cloverleaf flyovers, and bridges have been planned to improve links for the Games and city in general. Road-widening projects have begun with an emphasis being placed on expanding national highways. To improve traffic flow on existing roads, plans are underway to make both the inner and outer Ring roads signal free.

To support its commitment to mass transport, nine corridors have been identified and are being constructed as High Capacity Bus Systems (for example, one from Ambedkar Nagar to Red Fort). Six of these corridors are expected to be operational in 2010. Additionally, The Delhi Metro will be expanded to accommodate more people and boost the use of public transport during the 2010 games. The metro will extend to Gurgaon and the Noida area. For this large increase in the size of the network, Delhi Metro will deploy 14 tunnel boring machines.[21]

Indira Gandhi International Airport is being modernised, expanded, and upgraded. Costing nearly US$ 1.95 billion, Terminal 3 has improved airport passenger capacity to more than 37 million passengers a year by 2010. A new runway has been constructed, allowing for over 75 flights an hour and – at over 4400 metres long – it will be one of Asia's longest.

The airport will be connected to the city via a six-lane expressway (Delhi–Gurgaon Expressway) and the $580 million Delhi Airport Metro Express line.[22]

Green Games

Logo for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games being recognised as the first ever "Green Commonwealth Games"

The organisers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Environment Programme to show the

/* Green Games */

Other preparation

In preparation for an influx of English-speaking tourists for the Games, the Delhi government is implementing a program to teach English, and the necessary skills for serving tourists, to key workers – such as cab drivers, security workers, waiters, porters, and service staff. In the two years prior to the Games 2,000 drivers were taught English. The program aims to teach 1,000 people English per month in the hope of reaching all key workers by March 2010. In addition to Delhi, the Indian Government plans to expand the program to teach people in local tourist destinations in other parts of India.[23]

To prepare for the energy-usage spike during the Games and to end chronic power cuts in Delhi, the government is undertaking a large power-production initiative to increase power production to 7,000 MW (from the current 4,500 MW). To achieve this goal, the government plans to streamline the power distribution process, direct additional energy to Delhi, and construct new power plants. In fact, the government has promised that by the end of 2010, Delhi will have a surplus of power.[24]

In addition to physical preparation, India will offer free accommodation for all athletes at the Games Village, as well as free transport and other benefits, such as a free trip to the famed Taj Mahal and a reserved lane for participants on selected highways.[25] The Games Village will house over 8,000 athletes and officials for the Games. Indian states will train state police forces to handle tourist-related issues and deploy them prior to the Games. construction and "beautification" project has resulted in the demolition of hundreds of homes and the displacement of city dwellers – at least 100,000 of New Delhi’s 160,000 homeless people have removed from shelters, some of which have been demolished.[26][27] Bamboo screens have been erected around city slums to separate visitors from the sights of the slums,[28] a practice which human rights campaigners have deemed dishonest and immoral.[29]

The Delhi High Court is set to implement a series of "mobile courts" to be dispatched throughout Delhi to relocate migrant beggars from Delhi streets. The mobile courts would consider each beggar on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the beggar should be sent back to his/her state of residence, or be permitted to remain in government-shelters.[30]

Symbols

Mascot

File:Shera Mascot.svg
Shera, the mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Main article: Shera (mascot)

The official mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is Shera, an anthropomorphised tiger.[31] His name came from "Sher", an Urdu word meaning lion (Hindi "Bagh" means tiger. However, Sher is colloquially used for both lion and tiger). The logo and the look for the games were designed by Idiom Design and Consulting.There is one song for Shera also composed by the popular composer of INDIA the song contains initiative " Shera Shera " [32]

The mascot Shera is visiting many schools across Delhi to create enthusiasm and interest for the Commonwealth Games being held .

Official song

Main article: Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto

The official song of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto was composed and performed by the Indian musician A. R. Rahman.[33] The song's title is based on the slogan of the games, "Come out and play". The song is penned by Mehboob in Hindi with a sprinkling of English words. It was released on 28 August 2010. The music video, directed by Bharath Bala was released on 23 September and featured a shorter version of the song. A. R. Rahman also gave a live concert for the theme song in Gurgaon , Haryana which was previewed on various news channels . The official video of the song has been released on youtube .

Queen's Baton relay

The Queen's Baton Relay began when the baton, which contains Queen Elizabeth II's message to the athletes, left Buckingham Palace on 29 October 2009. The baton will arrive at the 2010 Games opening ceremony on 3 October 2010, after visiting the other 54 nations of the Commonwealth and travelling throughout India, reaching millions of people to join in the celebrations for the Games.The baton arrived in India on the 25th June 2010 through the Wagah Border crossing from Pakistan.[34]

The baton was designed by Michael Foley, a graduate of the National Institute of Design.[35] It is a triangular section of aluminium twisted into a helix shape and then coated with coloured soils collected from all the regions of India. The coloured soils are a first for the styling of a Queen's Baton. A jewel-encrusted box was used to house the Queen's message, which was laser-engraved onto a miniature 18 carat gold leaf – representative of the ancient Indian 'patras. The Queen's baton is ergonomically contoured for ease of use. It is 664 millimetres high, 34 millimetres wide at the base, and 86 millimetres wide at the top and weighs 1,900 grams.

The Queen's baton has a number of technological features including:

  • The ability to capture images and sound
  • Global positioning system (GPS) technology so the baton's location can be tracked
  • Embedded light emitting diodes (LEDs) which will change into the colours of a country’s flag whilst in that country
  • A text messaging capability so that people can send messages of congratulations and encouragement to the baton bearers throughout the relay

Calendar

The official calendar for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is as follows:[36]

    ●    Opening ceremony    ●    Event competitions    ●    Closing ceremony
October   3      4     5     6     7     8     9     10     11     12     13     14   Venue
Ceremonies ● ● Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Aquatics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Archery ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Yamuna Sports Complex
Athletics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium & India Gate
Badminton ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Siri Fort Sports Complex
Boxing ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Talkatora Stadium
Cycling ● ● ● ● ● ● I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex, India Gate
Gymnastics ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
Hockey ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Lawn Bowls ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Netball ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Rugby sevens ● ● Delhi University
Shooting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
Squash ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Siri Fort Sports Complex
Table Tennis ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Yamuna Sports Complex
Tennis ● ● ● ● ● ● ● R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex
Weightlifting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Wrestling ● ● ● ● ● ● I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
October 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Venue

Sports

There are 17 sports planned for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Kabaddi will also be a demonstration sport at the 2010 Games.[37]

The triathlon appears likely to be excluded from these games as there is no suitable location for the swimming stage. The organisers have also proposed removing basketball, but want to include archery, tennis, and billiards and snooker for men. Cricket, although in strong demand, may not make a come-back as the Board of Control for Cricket in India were not keen on a Twenty20 tournament, and the organisers did not want a one day tournament.[38]

Medal table

Main article: 2010 Commonwealth Games medal table

Participating nations

There are currently 72 nations planning to field teams at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. As Fiji is suspended from the Commonwealth, it has been banned from participating in the Games.[39] Rwanda will field a team for the games for the first time after becoming a Commonwealth member in 2009.[40] Numbers of athletes are shown in brackets.

Nations expected to compete at the 2010 Games

Venues

Competition venues

Existing and new stadiums in New Delhi that will be used during the Games:[89]

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , New Delhi
The opening and closing ceremonies will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.

The opening and closing ceremonies, athletics, lawn bowls, and weightlifting will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, which will have a capacity of 75,000 spectators after renovation for the games.It seems very beautiful from outside at day and as well as night time,the basic design of stadia such that a spectator can see the each activity very clearly.[90]

Archery, cycling, gymnastics, and wrestling will take place at the Indira Gandhi Arena, the largest indoor sports arena in India and the second-largest in Asia, which seats 25,000 people. Located at the Indraprastha Estate in the eastern region of New Delhi, the arena will be connected to other venues via dedicated bus lanes and mass transportation. The arena will be renovated for the Games.[91]

There are 26 new stadiums which will be utilised for the Commonwealth Games. Some older ones will be upgraded and some new will be constructed.[92]

Non-competition venues

  • OC CWG Delhi 2010 Headquarters
  • Main Media Centre

Media coverage

Further information: List of 2010 Commonwealth Games broadcasters

Concerns and controversies

Main article: Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games

There were various initial concerns about the games that varied from terrorist threats, sex slavery, delays, labour violations, child labour, racism and corruption allegations. The concerns over infrastructure came to media attention in late September 2010 after media outlets began reporting on "filthy and unlivable conditions" and taking photos of excrement in living quarters at the games village and safety concerns after the collapse of a pedestrian bridge near the main stadium. The footbridge collapsed injuring 27 and seriously injuring five on 21 September 2010. On 22 September 2010, a stadium false ceiling partly collapsed into the competitors area of the weightlifting venue with no reported injuries.[93]

The Central Vigilance Commission also released a report showing irregularities in up to 14 CWG projects.[94] As per official reports, in total 129 works in 71 organizations have been inspected.[95] The preliminary findings[96] include

  1. Complete lack of involvement of the city and the community at large
  2. Award of work contracts at higher prices
  3. Poor quality assurance and management
  4. Award of work contracts to ineligible agencies

There was also multiple cases of items being rented for the 45 days for more money than it would cost to actually buy the item.[97] eg, 72 golf carts were hired for ₹4.23 lakh (US$5,068.30) each, when they could have been purchased for ₹1.84 lakh (US$2,204.70) each.[98]

There were also allegations of widespread corruption in various aspects of organising the games including procurement and awarding contracts for constructing the game venues.[99] The Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee on 5th Aug 2010 suspended T S Darbari (joint director in the organising committee) and Sanjay Mahendroo (deputy director general in the organising committee) following the report of the three-member panel which was probing the financial irregularities related to the Queen's Baton Relay.[100] Organizing Committee treasurer Anil Khanna resigned from the post in the wake of allegations that his son's firm had secured a contract for laying synthetic courts at a tennis stadium.[101]. And on September 23rd the Telegraph UK showed photographs taken of child labour working on the games sites [102]

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