commonwealth games 2010

11/24/200911/24/2009 11Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

XIX Commonwealth GamesHost cityDelhi ,India

MottoCOME OUT AND PLAY

Nations participating72 Commonwealth Teams

Athletes participatingTBA

Events17 disciplines

Opening ceremony3 October

Closing ceremony14 October

Officially opened byThe President of India

Queen's Baton Final RunnerTBA

Main StadiumJawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Websitewww.cwgdelhi2010.org11/24/200911/24/2009 22Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

IntroductionIntroductionThe The 2010 Commonwealth Games2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth edition of the are the nineteenth edition of the

Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. , and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are scheduled to be held in The Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, , India between 3 between 3 October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest

multi-sport event conducted to date in conducted to date in Delhi and and India generally, generally, which has previously hosted the which has previously hosted the Asian Games in in 1951 and and 1982. The . The

opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi. It will also be the first time the . It will also be the first time the

Commonwealth Games will be held in India and the second time the will be held in India and the second time the event has been held in event has been held in Asia (after 1998) (after 1998)..

In addition to the Commonwealth Games, the city of In addition to the Commonwealth Games, the city of Pune, , India hosted the hosted the 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games between October 12 between October 12 and 18, 2008. The Youth Games offered nine sports: athletics, and 18, 2008. The Youth Games offered nine sports: athletics, badminton, boxing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, badminton, boxing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling .weightlifting and wrestling .


Games PreparationGames PreparationIn January 2005, the In January 2005, the Commonwealth Games Federation vice- vice-president president Raja Randhir Singh expressed concern that Delhi was expressed concern that Delhi was behind schedule in forming an organising committee. On 18 January behind schedule in forming an organising committee. On 18 January 2008, however, the 2008, however, the Commonwealth Games Federation expressed its expressed its approval of Delhi's progress.approval of Delhi's progress.On On 15 October 2009, , Jarnail Singh, a former Secretary of the , a former Secretary of the Government of India was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Government of India was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Organising Committee.the Organising Committee.India's Sports Minister will head the apex committee for conducting India's Sports Minister will head the apex committee for conducting the games while the the games while the Indian Olympic Association president president Suresh Kalmadi will head the organising committee. The Games will will head the organising committee. The Games will be held from the 3rd to 14 October 2010.be held from the 3rd to 14 October 2010.The total budget estimated for hosting the 19th Commonwealth is The total budget estimated for hosting the 19th Commonwealth is US$ 1.6 billion and this amount excludes non sports related US$ 1.6 billion and this amount excludes non sports related infrastructure development in the city like airports,roads and other infrastructure development in the city like airports,roads and other structures. This makes the 2010 Commonwealth Games as the most structures. This makes the 2010 Commonwealth Games as the most expensive Commonwealth Games ever (compared to expensive Commonwealth Games ever (compared to Manchester 2002 - approx. US$420 million, and - approx. US$420 million, and Melbourne 2006 - - approx. approx. ( U.S. $ 1.1 billion ).( U.S. $ 1.1 billion ).


InfrastructureInfrastructureDelhi proposed a four-lane, 2.2 km underground stretch from proposed a four-lane, 2.2 km underground stretch from Lodhi Road to trans-Yamuna, linking the to trans-Yamuna, linking the

Games Village to the Games Village to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and reducing traveling time for athletes traveling and reducing traveling time for athletes traveling between the Village and the Stadium by six minutes.between the Village and the Stadium by six minutes.

In response to concerns over the large number of trains that pass by the 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 metropolitan region daily, construction of road under-bridges and over-bridges along railway lines has been

started.started.To expand road infrastructure, flyovers, cloverleaf flyovers, and bridges have been planned to provide To expand road infrastructure, flyovers, cloverleaf flyovers, and bridges have been planned to provide

connectivity to the Games Village, to sports venues, to hospitals, and for intra-city connectivity. Road-connectivity to the Games Village, to sports venues, to hospitals, and for intra-city connectivity. Road-widening projects have been under process, with an emphasis being placed on expanding national widening projects have been under process, with an emphasis being placed on expanding national highways. To improve traffic flow on existing road, plans are underway to make both the inner and outer highways. To improve traffic flow on existing road, plans are underway to make both the inner and outer Ring roads signal free.Ring roads signal free.

To support its commitment to mass transport, nine corridors have been identified and are being constructed as 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 High Capacity Bus Systems (for example, one from Ambedkar Nagar to Red Fort). Six of these corridors ). Six of these corridors are expected to be operational in 2010.are expected to be operational in 2010.

Additionally, the Additionally, the Delhi Metro will be expanded to accommodate more people and boost the use of public will be expanded to accommodate more people and boost the use of public transport during the 2010 games. By then it will have the second longest network in the world and later transport during the 2010 games. By then it will have the second longest network in the world and later the longest, which will be more than 420 km.To achieve this exponential increase in the network's length, the longest, which will be more than 420 km.To achieve this exponential increase in the network's length, the Delhi Metro has deployed 14 tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The Delhi Metro reports that no the Delhi Metro has deployed 14 tunnel boring machines (TBMs). The Delhi Metro reports that no country in Asia has ever put to work so many TBMs at the same time.country in Asia has ever put to work so many TBMs at the same time.

To further support air travel, the To further support air travel, the Indira Gandhi International Airport is being modernized, expanded, and is being modernized, expanded, and upgraded. By the 2010 games, a new terminal (Terminal 3) will have been constructed at a cost of nearly upgraded. By the 2010 games, a new terminal (Terminal 3) will have been constructed at a cost of nearly US$ 1.94 billion, with the capability to cater to more than 37 million passengers a year by 2010 and the US$ 1.94 billion, with the capability to cater to more than 37 million passengers a year by 2010 and the planned expansion program will increase its capacity to handle 100 million passengers by 2030. Terminal planned expansion program will increase its capacity to handle 100 million passengers by 2030. Terminal 3 will be a two tier building, with the bottom floor being the arrivals area, and the top being a departures 3 will be a two tier building, with the bottom floor being the arrivals area, and the top being a departures area. This terminal will have over 130 check in counters, 55 area. This terminal will have over 130 check in counters, 55 aerobridges, 30 parking bays, 72 , 30 parking bays, 72 immigration counters, 15 X-ray screening areas, duty free shops, and much more. The airport will also immigration counters, 15 X-ray screening areas, duty free shops, and much more. The airport will also have a new runway to cater more than 75 plus flights an hour; the runway will be more than 4400 meters have a new runway to cater more than 75 plus flights an hour; the runway will be more than 4400 meters long and one of Asia's longest. The entire airport will be connected to the city via a 6 lane highway long and one of Asia's longest. The entire airport will be connected to the city via a 6 lane highway (National Highway 8) and the Delhi Metro.(National Highway 8) and the Delhi Metro.


Energy ConsumptionEnergy ConsumptionTo prepare for the energy-usage spike To prepare for the energy-usage spike

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


SecuritySecurityIn preparation for the Games and to In preparation for the Games and to

promote security at major tourist promote security at major tourist destinations, Indian states will be destinations, Indian states will be deploying a force of "tourist police" far deploying a force of "tourist police" far before the Games begin. These tourism before the Games begin. These tourism police are regular state police forces, but police are regular state police forces, but will be trained to handle tourist-related will be trained to handle tourist-related aspects. A number of states have already aspects. A number of states have already implemented this program; other states implemented this program; other states are expected to emulate this model are expected to emulate this model within the end of the year.within the end of the year.11/24/200911/24/2009 77Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

The Queen’s Baton RelayThe Queen’s Baton RelayThe Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi containing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 'message to the athletes' left The Buckingham The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi containing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 'message to the athletes' left The Buckingham

Palace on 29 October 2009. The baton will arrive at the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Palace on 29 October 2009. The baton will arrive at the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi some 11 months later on 3 October 2010, after visiting the other 70 nations of the Commonwealth and travelling Delhi some 11 months later on 3 October 2010, after visiting the other 70 nations of the Commonwealth and travelling throughout India.The Queen's Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will take the baton to the home of one third of the world's throughout India.The Queen's Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will take the baton to the home of one third of the world's population, enabling many millions of people across the globe to join in the celebrations for the Games.population, enabling many millions of people across the globe to join in the celebrations for the Games.

The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi is a fusion of handcrafted elements interplayed with a precision engineered body, and The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi is a fusion of handcrafted elements interplayed with a precision engineered body, and ornamented with an intricate hand layered soil pattern.The shape and design of the baton is created using a triangular ornamented with an intricate hand layered soil pattern.The shape and design of the baton is created using a triangular section of aluminium which has been twisted in the form of a helix and then coated with a diverse range of coloured section of aluminium which has been twisted in the form of a helix and then coated with a diverse range of coloured soils collected from all corners of India. The interweaving of coloured soils, including white sands, deep reds, warm soils collected from all corners of India. The interweaving of coloured soils, including white sands, deep reds, warm yellows, dark browns and an array of other hues creates a very distinctive design, form and texture never before seen yellows, dark browns and an array of other hues creates a very distinctive design, form and texture never before seen in the styling of a Queen's Baton.in the styling of a Queen's Baton.

The very essence of India with its diversity and unrelenting endeavour towards a harmonious and progressive nation The very essence of India with its diversity and unrelenting endeavour towards a harmonious and progressive nation has shaped the inspiration of the baton. Culminating at the pinnacle of the Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi is a precious has shaped the inspiration of the baton. Culminating at the pinnacle of the Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi is a precious jewellery box containing the Queen's 'message to the athletes'. The Queen's message has been symbolically engraved jewellery box containing the Queen's 'message to the athletes'. The Queen's message has been symbolically engraved onto a miniature 18 carat gold leaf, representative of the ancient Indian 'patras'. Modern laser technology known as onto a miniature 18 carat gold leaf, representative of the ancient Indian 'patras'. Modern laser technology known as micro calligraphy has been used for the first time to reproduce the Queen's message in this method.micro calligraphy has been used for the first time to reproduce the Queen's message in this method.

The Queen`s Baton 2010 Delhi stands at 664 millimetres high is 34 millimetres wide at the base, and 86 millimetres wide at The Queen`s Baton 2010 Delhi stands at 664 millimetres high is 34 millimetres wide at the base, and 86 millimetres wide at the top and weighs a mere 1,900 grams. The baton’s ergonomic contours allow for convenient holding and good the top and weighs a mere 1,900 grams. The baton’s ergonomic contours allow for convenient holding and good balance.balance.

The Queen`s Baton has been created using processes and technologies existing in India by Foley Design in partnership with The Queen`s Baton has been created using processes and technologies existing in India by Foley Design in partnership with Titan Industries and a technology consortium led by Bharat Electronics Limited.Titan Industries and a technology consortium led by Bharat Electronics Limited.

The technology features of The Queen’s Baton for Delhi 2010 include:The technology features of The Queen’s Baton for Delhi 2010 include:

1.1.The ability to capture images and sound as it travels throughout all nations of the Commonwealth;The ability to capture images and sound as it travels throughout all nations of the Commonwealth;2.2.The latest global positioning system (GPS) technology through which the exact location of the baton can be tracked on The latest global positioning system (GPS) technology through which the exact location of the baton can be tracked on

the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi website;the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi website;3.3.Embedded light emitting diodes (LEDs) which will change into the colours of a country’s flag whilst in that country; andEmbedded light emitting diodes (LEDs) which will change into the colours of a country’s flag whilst in that country; and4.4.Text messaging capability so that anyone anywhere can send their messages of congratulations and encouragement to the Text messaging capability so that anyone anywhere can send their messages of congratulations and encouragement to the

Batonbearers throughout the Queen`s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi.Batonbearers throughout the Queen`s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi.

The baton was designed by Michael Foley, A graduate of the National Institute of Design The baton was designed by Michael Foley, A graduate of the National Institute of Design


Mascot SheraMascot SheraShera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, is the Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, is the

most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. His most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. His name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger. Shera truly name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger. Shera truly represents the modern Indian. He is an achiever with a positive represents the modern Indian. He is an achiever with a positive attitude, a global citizen but justifiably proud of his nation’s ancient attitude, a global citizen but justifiably proud of his nation’s ancient heritage, a fierce competitor but with integrity and honesty. Shera is heritage, a fierce competitor but with integrity and honesty. Shera is also a ‘large-hearted gentleman’ who loves making friends and also a ‘large-hearted gentleman’ who loves making friends and enthusing people to ‘come out and play’.enthusing people to ‘come out and play’.

In Indian mythology, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the In Indian mythology, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Shakti (or female power) and the vanquisher of evil. embodiment of Shakti (or female power) and the vanquisher of evil. She rides her powerful vehicle – the tiger – into combat, especially in She rides her powerful vehicle – the tiger – into combat, especially in her epic and victorious battle against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.her epic and victorious battle against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.

Shera embodies values that the nation is proud of: majesty, power, Shera embodies values that the nation is proud of: majesty, power, charisma, intelligence and grace. His athletic prowess, courage and charisma, intelligence and grace. His athletic prowess, courage and speed on the field are legendary. He is also a reminder of the fragile speed on the field are legendary. He is also a reminder of the fragile environment he lives in and our responsibility towards the protection environment he lives in and our responsibility towards the protection of his ecosystem.of his ecosystem.11/24/200911/24/2009 99Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

Green GamesGreen Games

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

The construction and renovation of the venues for the XIX The construction and renovation of the venues for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi are being undertaken keeping in Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi are being undertaken keeping in mind the Green vision of the Games. Measures in terms of energy mind the Green vision of the Games. Measures in terms of energy efficiency, water conservation, etc., have been taken to reduce the efficiency, water conservation, etc., have been taken to reduce the carbon emissions from Games related activities. One of the venues of carbon emissions from Games related activities. One of the venues of the Games, the Thyagaraj Stadium, is going to be a model Green the Games, the Thyagaraj Stadium, is going to be a model Green Stadium with world class facilities in India. The Games Village Stadium with world class facilities in India. The Games Village which will house over 8,000 athletes and officials for the Games is which will house over 8,000 athletes and officials for the Games is also proposed to be setting new standards for green infrastructure.also proposed to be setting new standards for green infrastructure.

The strategic intention of hosting ‘sustainable games’ has been pursued The strategic intention of hosting ‘sustainable games’ has been pursued by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Environment Programme. This strategic intention has been Nations Environment Programme. This strategic intention has been initiated for supporting environmental activities by UNEP related to initiated for supporting environmental activities by UNEP related to planning and staging of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. planning and staging of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. UNEP has agreed to provide necessary technical support for the UNEP has agreed to provide necessary technical support for the Games.Games.11/24/200911/24/2009 1010Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

Thyagaraj Stadium: Model Green Thyagaraj Stadium: Model Green StadiumStadium

The Thyagaraj Stadium will be the venue for Netball during the The Thyagaraj Stadium will be the venue for Netball during the Games. Built over an area of 16,000 square metres and with an Games. Built over an area of 16,000 square metres and with an audience capacity of 4,494, the venue is being constructed by the audience capacity of 4,494, the venue is being constructed by the Delhi Government. The latest green building technologies have Delhi Government. The latest green building technologies have been employed at the Thyagaraj Stadium such as the use of fly been employed at the Thyagaraj Stadium such as the use of fly ash bricks in construction. The venue will feature effective water ash bricks in construction. The venue will feature effective water management systems such as rainwater harvesting, sewage management systems such as rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment with 2 lakh litres a day capacity, dual flush systems, treatment with 2 lakh litres a day capacity, dual flush systems, sensor based faucets, etc. Innovative landscaping is being done sensor based faucets, etc. Innovative landscaping is being done with an emphasis on native species and reduction in soil toxicity. with an emphasis on native species and reduction in soil toxicity. In terms of energy efficiency, the Thyagaraj Stadium is setting a In terms of energy efficiency, the Thyagaraj Stadium is setting a benchmark. Solar energy will be used for lighting purposes. In benchmark. Solar energy will be used for lighting purposes. In addition, the implementation of the building integrated addition, the implementation of the building integrated photovoltaic concept will take place. As a result, Thyagaraj photovoltaic concept will take place. As a result, Thyagaraj Stadium will start feeding electricity to the grid.Stadium will start feeding electricity to the grid.11/24/200911/24/2009 1111Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

Other PreparationOther PreparationIn addition to physical preparation, In addition to physical preparation, India and and Delhi will be offering a myriad of will be offering a myriad of

amenities to all athletes. These include traditional amenities to all athletes. These include traditional Commonwealth Games services, services, such as free accommodation for all athletes, a modern, comfortable Games Village, such as free accommodation for all athletes, a modern, comfortable Games Village, cutting-edge health facilities, security, a pollution-free environment, entertainment cutting-edge health facilities, security, a pollution-free environment, entertainment for non-competition times, transportation, and other, unique amenities as well. for non-competition times, transportation, and other, unique amenities as well. Delhi will also be offering all athletes a free trip to the famed Delhi will also be offering all athletes a free trip to the famed Taj Mahal and will and will provide a reserved lane for participants on selected highways.provide a reserved lane for participants on selected highways.

The The Delhi High Court is also set to implement a series of "mobile courts" to be is also set to implement a series of "mobile courts" to be dispatched throughout Delhi to relocate migrant beggars from Delhi streets. The 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 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 whether the beggar should be sent back to his/her state of residence, or be permitted to remain in government-shelters.to remain in government-shelters.

In preparation for a rush of In preparation for a rush of English-speaking tourists for the Games, the Delhi -speaking tourists for the Games, the Delhi government is implementing a program to teach English to low-income individuals government is implementing a program to teach English to low-income individuals who will have a high-frequency of contact with tourists. This subset includes city who will have a high-frequency of contact with tourists. This subset includes city cab drivers, waiters, gatemen, and service staff. Over the past two years, the city has cab drivers, waiters, gatemen, and service staff. Over the past two years, the city has successfully taught 2,000 drivers English, and is continuing the program to reach as successfully taught 2,000 drivers English, and is continuing the program to reach as many as possible before the Games. The city plans to teach 1,000 people English many as possible before the Games. The city plans to teach 1,000 people English per month, and hopes to reach everyone necessary by March 2009. In addition to per month, and hopes to reach everyone necessary by March 2009. In addition to Delhi, the Indian Government plans to expand the program to teach people in local Delhi, the Indian Government plans to expand the program to teach people in local tourist destinations, including tourist destinations, including Agra and and Mathura in in Uttar Pradesh, , Bhopal and and Gwalior in in Madhya Pradesh, , Gaya in in Bihar and and Puri in in Orissa..


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VenuesVenuesThe 17 sports disciplines to feature in the XIX Commonwealth Games The 17 sports disciplines to feature in the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be held at six venue clusters and five stand alone 2010 Delhi will be held at six venue clusters and five stand alone venues in Delhi. Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and venues in Delhi. Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and Weightlifting will be held at Cluster I: Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Weightlifting will be held at Cluster I: Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex; Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling at Cluster II: Indira Complex; Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling at Cluster II: Indira Gandhi Sports Complex; Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Gandhi Sports Complex; Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Tennis at Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Tennis at Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Squash at Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex; Hockey and Squash at Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex; Hockey and Archery Finals (India Gate) at Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Archery Finals (India Gate) at Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Complex; and Swimming and Boxing at Cluster VI: Talkatora Complex; and Swimming and Boxing at Cluster VI: Talkatora Garden ComplexGarden Complex..

Twenty-six new training venues are being constructed for the Delhi Twenty-six new training venues are being constructed for the Delhi 2010 for different sports disciplines. Work has been initiated on all 2010 for different sports disciplines. Work has been initiated on all the training venues and is progressing satisfactorily. Apart from the training venues and is progressing satisfactorily. Apart from this, 16 training venues are being upgraded and will be ready on this, 16 training venues are being upgraded and will be ready on scheduleschedule.. 11/24/200911/24/2009 1515Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

CITY PLANSCITY PLANSThe historic city of Delhi will look its best for visitors during The historic city of Delhi will look its best for visitors during the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. One of the the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. One of the legacies of the event will be that it will leave behind a city legacies of the event will be that it will leave behind a city much more beautiful and charming than it currently is. The much more beautiful and charming than it currently is. The colonial city-centre and Delhi’s main shopping area, colonial city-centre and Delhi’s main shopping area, Connaught Place, has been given a new façade and is Connaught Place, has been given a new façade and is already experiencing a resurgence. Rajpath, the main already experiencing a resurgence. Rajpath, the main avenue in Lutyens’ Delhi, is being rejuvenated. The city’s avenue in Lutyens’ Delhi, is being rejuvenated. The city’s monuments, an integral part of the rich heritage of Delhi’s monuments, an integral part of the rich heritage of Delhi’s

past, are being cleaned and revitalisedpast, are being cleaned and revitalised . .New international standard signages and bus shelters will add New international standard signages and bus shelters will add to Delhi’s modern look as will new public conveniences to Delhi’s modern look as will new public conveniences such as call booths, shopping areas, etcsuch as call booths, shopping areas, etc..


HospitalityHospitalityDelhi has a vibrant hospitality industry with almost all Delhi has a vibrant hospitality industry with almost all major world-class hotels and restaurants located major world-class hotels and restaurants located here. However, the current capacity will be here. However, the current capacity will be insufficient to handle the huge influx of visitors insufficient to handle the huge influx of visitors expected into Delhi for the XIX Commonwealth expected into Delhi for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. An additional 25,000 rooms are Games 2010 Delhi. An additional 25,000 rooms are being built to meet the requirements of the Games; being built to meet the requirements of the Games; this will be supplemented by the Bed and Breakfast this will be supplemented by the Bed and Breakfast Scheme launched by the Delhi governmentScheme launched by the Delhi government..

In addition, the State-owned India Tourism In addition, the State-owned India Tourism Development Corp. Ltd (ITDC) and private hotels Development Corp. Ltd (ITDC) and private hotels have embarked on make-over and upgradation have embarked on make-over and upgradation plans to welcome visitors to Delhi and make their plans to welcome visitors to Delhi and make their stay an enjoyable experiencestay an enjoyable experience.. 11/24/200911/24/2009 1717Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

Legacy of Delhi 2010Legacy of Delhi 2010Hosting a sporting event at a scale such as the Commonwealth Games is a matter of international prestige for Hosting a sporting event at a scale such as the Commonwealth Games is a matter of international prestige for the country, and is bound to boost brand India. The country is heralded as the next world economic the country, and is bound to boost brand India. The country is heralded as the next world economic superpower and the Games will be another opportunity to project the nation on the world stage. Delhi superpower and the Games will be another opportunity to project the nation on the world stage. Delhi too, as the host city, will get the chance to exhibit a new image for itself – that of a world class city with too, as the host city, will get the chance to exhibit a new image for itself – that of a world class city with international standards. Improved infrastructure and appearance of the host city, and global media international standards. Improved infrastructure and appearance of the host city, and global media exposure will serve to transform the image of the cityexposure will serve to transform the image of the city.. Another legacy of the Games will be the social, economic and physical regeneration of Delhi. The Games Another legacy of the Games will be the social, economic and physical regeneration of Delhi. The Games will help to boost urban renewal, create jobs, increase investment and transform the landscape of the will help to boost urban renewal, create jobs, increase investment and transform the landscape of the city. Delhi will get a major facelift due to the Games: its monuments and heritage buildings will be city. Delhi will get a major facelift due to the Games: its monuments and heritage buildings will be restored and areas such as East Delhi and the Yamuna riverfront will be developed. Not only will the restored and areas such as East Delhi and the Yamuna riverfront will be developed. Not only will the Games leave behind improved infrastructure and facilities for the citizens of Delhi, but will also Games leave behind improved infrastructure and facilities for the citizens of Delhi, but will also promote investment in the city. The hospitality sector is an area that will see a huge growth spurt, with promote investment in the city. The hospitality sector is an area that will see a huge growth spurt, with

the help of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhithe help of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi . .Another sector that will see huge improvements will be transportation: flyovers, bypasses, broader roads, a Another sector that will see huge improvements will be transportation: flyovers, bypasses, broader roads, a larger metro system, an integrated Rail Bus Transport system and a High Capacity Bus system. These larger metro system, an integrated Rail Bus Transport system and a High Capacity Bus system. These will all serve to ease traffic congestion and transit for Delhi’s citizens. The modernisation of the Indira will all serve to ease traffic congestion and transit for Delhi’s citizens. The modernisation of the Indira Gandhi International Airport will treble capacity and go a long way towards improving connectivity Gandhi International Airport will treble capacity and go a long way towards improving connectivity within India and with the rest of the world. Apart from this, two new power plants to enhance electricity within India and with the rest of the world. Apart from this, two new power plants to enhance electricity supply, improved water distribution and solid waste management systems will add considerably to the supply, improved water distribution and solid waste management systems will add considerably to the

Delhi citizen’s comfort levels post GamesDelhi citizen’s comfort levels post Games . .And, of course, the Games will leave behind dramatically improved, world-class sports facilities that And, of course, the Games will leave behind dramatically improved, world-class sports facilities that generations of Indian sportspersons can use in the future. The establishment of an Olympic-size pool as generations of Indian sportspersons can use in the future. The establishment of an Olympic-size pool as well as a gym in the Delhi University will boost sports among the youth of Delhiwell as a gym in the Delhi University will boost sports among the youth of Delhi..

More than all this, the legacy of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be to boost the sports More than all this, the legacy of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be to boost the sports culture as a part of the daily life of every Indian, particularly the youthculture as a part of the daily life of every Indian, particularly the youth..


The Games ‘LookThe Games ‘Look’’


The Games `LookThe Games `Look`̀ The logo of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the Chakra, the national The logo of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the Chakra, the national symbol of freedom, unity and power. Spiralling upwards, it depicts the growth of India into a symbol of freedom, unity and power. Spiralling upwards, it depicts the growth of India into a proud, vibrant nation. Her billion people coming together to fulfil their true destinies. India`s proud, vibrant nation. Her billion people coming together to fulfil their true destinies. India`s journey from tradition to modernity, her economic transformation into a super power… journey from tradition to modernity, her economic transformation into a super power… reaching out to the world and leading the way, even as she enthusiastically embraces all the 71 reaching out to the world and leading the way, even as she enthusiastically embraces all the 71 CGA nations and territories of the Commonwealth to become one and host the best ever CGA nations and territories of the Commonwealth to become one and host the best ever Commonwealth Games in DelhiCommonwealth Games in Delhi..

Come Out and Play:Come Out and Play: The logo tagline is in an invitation to every person across all divides – The logo tagline is in an invitation to every person across all divides – Indian and Commonwealth - to let go of themselves and participate in the Games to the best of Indian and Commonwealth - to let go of themselves and participate in the Games to the best of their abilities, in the true sprit of the Games. It is an exhortation to them to set new records, to their abilities, in the true sprit of the Games. It is an exhortation to them to set new records, to outperform, and to raise the bar by scaling new peaks of achievement. It is also a call to the outperform, and to raise the bar by scaling new peaks of achievement. It is also a call to the people of India, especially Delhi, to come out in support of the Games and play the perfect people of India, especially Delhi, to come out in support of the Games and play the perfect

hosts at the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhihosts at the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi . .Colour Palette:Colour Palette: The colour palette for the Delhi 2010 look programme combines two of the The colour palette for the Delhi 2010 look programme combines two of the distinctive colours of the Delhi 2010 Emblem with the official colours of the Commonwealth distinctive colours of the Delhi 2010 Emblem with the official colours of the Commonwealth GamesGames..

Green:Green: The colour that signifies life, energy and high spirits also represents the fact that Delhi The colour that signifies life, energy and high spirits also represents the fact that Delhi 2010 will be the firstever Green Games. With a spring in your step, face every challenge and 2010 will be the firstever Green Games. With a spring in your step, face every challenge and overcome hurdles with radiance and gustoovercome hurdles with radiance and gusto..

Purple:Purple: Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical qualities of pink, this Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical qualities of pink, this colour satisfies the need for reassurance, while adding a hint of mystery and excitementcolour satisfies the need for reassurance, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement..

RedRed, , YellowYellow & & BlueBlue:: Commonwealth Games colours, representing the ‘Trinity of Values’ that Commonwealth Games colours, representing the ‘Trinity of Values’ that symbolise the games; unifying Humanity (Red) giving all athletes a chance to realise their symbolise the games; unifying Humanity (Red) giving all athletes a chance to realise their Destiny (Yellow) and promoting Equality (Blue)Destiny (Yellow) and promoting Equality (Blue)..

Pink:Pink: This colour has also been introduced to the palette adding an element of surprise and luxury This colour has also been introduced to the palette adding an element of surprise and luxury to the Games look programme. It plays to the crowd and truly reflects India in all its to the Games look programme. It plays to the crowd and truly reflects India in all its resplendent gloryresplendent glory..


Commonwealth Business Club Commonwealth Business Club IndiaIndia

The Commonwealth Business Club India will strive to draw high-power business delegations The Commonwealth Business Club India will strive to draw high-power business delegations from offshore to India during the Games and enable them to leverage the unfolding from offshore to India during the Games and enable them to leverage the unfolding opportunity for transacting business and enjoy the Games. opportunity for transacting business and enjoy the Games.

The OC CWG Delhi 2010 joined hands with the Federation of Indian Chambers of The OC CWG Delhi 2010 joined hands with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 22 September 2009 to effectively use the Delhi 2010 Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on 22 September 2009 to effectively use the Delhi 2010 platform to facilitate deeper economic and trade relationships amongst the Commonwealth platform to facilitate deeper economic and trade relationships amongst the Commonwealth fraternity. fraternity.

This coming together of a national sports body and a national business chamber with a huge This coming together of a national sports body and a national business chamber with a huge global presence and outreach is expected to galvanise the sporting and the business global presence and outreach is expected to galvanise the sporting and the business communities into spearheading and spreading the culture of sports and endeavour to raise communities into spearheading and spreading the culture of sports and endeavour to raise sports sponsorships and also market India as a preferred business partner and destination. sports sponsorships and also market India as a preferred business partner and destination.

Towards this end, the OC CWG Delhi 2010 and FICCI have signed a Memorandum of Towards this end, the OC CWG Delhi 2010 and FICCI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the OC CWG Delhi 2010-led Commonwealth Business Understanding (MoU) to enable the OC CWG Delhi 2010-led Commonwealth Business Club India (CBCI), achieve these objectives. Club India (CBCI), achieve these objectives.

Going forward, OC CWG Delhi 2010 and FICCI will work towards spreading the culture of Going forward, OC CWG Delhi 2010 and FICCI will work towards spreading the culture of sport. They will share information on events, publications and activities of interest to the sport. They will share information on events, publications and activities of interest to the organisations and their stakeholders, work towards raising awareness among sports bodies organisations and their stakeholders, work towards raising awareness among sports bodies and academic institutions and ensure safe working and sporting environmentand academic institutions and ensure safe working and sporting environment..


Key StakeholdersKey StakeholdersThe Host City Contract identifies and binds the five key stakeholders who are The Host City Contract identifies and binds the five key stakeholders who are responsible for the successful delivery of the XIX Commonwealth Games responsible for the successful delivery of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. It is incumbent upon these stakeholders to undertake all 2010 Delhi. It is incumbent upon these stakeholders to undertake all measures, including adequate financial provisions, to deliver the Games in measures, including adequate financial provisions, to deliver the Games in the most befitting manner within the framework of the Constitution, Protocol the most befitting manner within the framework of the Constitution, Protocol and Guidelines of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The key and Guidelines of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The key

delivery partners aredelivery partners are : :Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) ; ;Indian Olympics Association (IOA)Indian Olympics Association (IOA) ; ;Organising Committee (OC)Organising Committee (OC) ; ;Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) ; ;

Government of India (GoI)Government of India (GoI)..

The requirement to fulfil multiple functional roles as well as several support The requirement to fulfil multiple functional roles as well as several support areas in the organisation and management of an event of the stature of the areas in the organisation and management of an event of the stature of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi also includes several ministries, XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi also includes several ministries, departments and agencies of GoI and several local and municipal bodies of departments and agencies of GoI and several local and municipal bodies of the GNCTD within the purview of delivery partnersthe GNCTD within the purview of delivery partners..


Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games FederationFederation


Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games FederationFederation

The CGF, headquartered in London, is the organisation that is responsible for the The CGF, headquartered in London, is the organisation that is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. The CGF is the supreme direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. The CGF is the supreme authority in all matters concerning the Commonwealth Games. In effect, the CGF authority in all matters concerning the Commonwealth Games. In effect, the CGF “owns” the Commonwealth Games in the same way as the International Olympic “owns” the Commonwealth Games in the same way as the International Olympic Committee “owns” the Olympic Games. The governance of the CGF is through the Committee “owns” the Olympic Games. The governance of the CGF is through the General Assembly and the Executive Board of the Federation. Ultimate authority General Assembly and the Executive Board of the Federation. Ultimate authority lies with the General Assembly of member countries and territories, which meets lies with the General Assembly of member countries and territories, which meets once per year. The Executive Board consists of the Officers of the CGF and a once per year. The Executive Board consists of the Officers of the CGF and a

Regional Vice President from each of the CGF` six regionsRegional Vice President from each of the CGF` six regions . .The Commonwealth Games is awarded to a Commonwealth Games Association`s The Commonwealth Games is awarded to a Commonwealth Games Association`s (CGA`s) candidate city by the CGF at its General Assembly. This city is chosen (CGA`s) candidate city by the CGF at its General Assembly. This city is chosen seven years in advance of the eventual hosting. The CGF entrusts the CGA of the seven years in advance of the eventual hosting. The CGF entrusts the CGA of the

Host Country with the organisation of the GamesHost Country with the organisation of the Games . .Through the mechanisms of its Constitution, regulations, rules of conduct, Host City Through the mechanisms of its Constitution, regulations, rules of conduct, Host City Contract, manuals and knowledge management programmes, the CGF facilitates Contract, manuals and knowledge management programmes, the CGF facilitates the preparation for and conduct of the Games while fulfilling its mission of the preparation for and conduct of the Games while fulfilling its mission of maintaining the integrity of the Commonwealth Games. It also provides an maintaining the integrity of the Commonwealth Games. It also provides an interface between International Federations and CGAs and ensures their complete interface between International Federations and CGAs and ensures their complete cooperation during the Gamescooperation during the Games..

For more information on the CGF, log onto www.thecgf.comFor more information on the CGF, log onto www.thecgf.com11/24/200911/24/2009 2424Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, StudentAmit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student

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Indian Olympic AssociationIndian Olympic AssociationThe IOA is the apex sporting body in India responsible for the The IOA is the apex sporting body in India responsible for the preparation and participation of competitors in the Olympic preparation and participation of competitors in the Olympic Games as well as in events such as the Commonwealth Games as well as in events such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. A separate federation at the Games and the Asian Games. A separate federation at the national level in each game/sport assists the IOA in national level in each game/sport assists the IOA in

preparation of sportsmenpreparation of sportsmen . .The IOA is the CGA in India and the signatory to the Host The IOA is the CGA in India and the signatory to the Host City Contract to conduct the Games in Delhi. It is City Contract to conduct the Games in Delhi. It is committed, in collaboration with National Sports committed, in collaboration with National Sports Federations and GoI to prepare the best possible team for Federations and GoI to prepare the best possible team for the Games. It also plays an important role in the finalisation the Games. It also plays an important role in the finalisation of the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement (JMPA) of of the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement (JMPA) of the Gamesthe Games..

For more information on the IOA, log onto For more information on the IOA, log onto http://www.olympic.ind.inhttp://www.olympic.ind.in


Organising Committee Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Commonwealth Games 2010

DelhiDelhiThe IOC has delegated the responsibility for fulfilling the The IOC has delegated the responsibility for fulfilling the obligations of the Host City Contract - under Protocol 2 of obligations of the Host City Contract - under Protocol 2 of the Contract, in accordance with Article 27 C of the the Contract, in accordance with Article 27 C of the Constitution and with the approval of the Commonwealth Constitution and with the approval of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) - to the Organising Committee Games Federation (CGF) - to the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The OC CWG Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The OC CWG Delhi 2010 is thus empowered to plan, manage and deliver XIX 2010 is thus empowered to plan, manage and deliver XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. It was formed on 10 Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. It was formed on 10 February 2005, as a registered society under the Societies February 2005, as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of India. It is a non-profit Registration Act 1860 of India. It is a non-profit autonomous body that works in collaboration with its autonomous body that works in collaboration with its partners to build a committed team and adopt best practices partners to build a committed team and adopt best practices

for the successful delivery of the Gamesfor the successful delivery of the Games . .For information on the OC CWG Delhi 2010, click hereFor information on the OC CWG Delhi 2010, click here


Government of DelhiGovernment of DelhiThe GNCTD represents the host city. It is committed to The GNCTD represents the host city. It is committed to ensure the delivery of the required Games infrastructure, ensure the delivery of the required Games infrastructure, civic infrastructure, amenities and services including civic infrastructure, amenities and services including beautification of the city to provide an enjoyable beautification of the city to provide an enjoyable experience to visitors during the Games. It is committed to experience to visitors during the Games. It is committed to

comply with all provisions of the Host City Contractcomply with all provisions of the Host City Contract . .The two agencies of the GNCTD that are specifically The two agencies of the GNCTD that are specifically involved in the delivery of the Games areinvolved in the delivery of the Games are::

Delhi Development Authority (DDA)Delhi Development Authority (DDA) which is committed to which is committed to develop the Games Village in accordance with the venue develop the Games Village in accordance with the venue briefs, and to develop various competition and training briefs, and to develop various competition and training venues; andvenues; andDelhi PoliceDelhi Police which is committed to providing security during which is committed to providing security during the Games and associated events in the city of Delhi as well the Games and associated events in the city of Delhi as well as security cover within all venues, the Games Village, etcas security cover within all venues, the Games Village, etc..


Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGoI is the sovereign government of the host country that has supported the Games GoI is the sovereign government of the host country that has supported the Games since the initial bid stage. It is committed to ensure adequate funds for the since the initial bid stage. It is committed to ensure adequate funds for the conduct of the Games to the OC CWG Delhi 2010 as well as for the development conduct of the Games to the OC CWG Delhi 2010 as well as for the development of the required infrastructure to various agenciesof the required infrastructure to various agencies..The agencies of GoI that are specifically committed to the delivery of the Games areThe agencies of GoI that are specifically committed to the delivery of the Games are : :

Ministry of Home AffairsMinistry of Home Affairs for the conduct contingency management and planning; for the conduct contingency management and planning; and for the planning and enforcement of security measures in accordance with and for the planning and enforcement of security measures in accordance with Games Statement of Securities Principles (GSSP)Games Statement of Securities Principles (GSSP)

Ministry of External AffairsMinistry of External Affairs for assistance in processing Gratis Visa and work for assistance in processing Gratis Visa and work permitspermits

Ministry of Youth Affairs and SportsMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports to organise the Games in accordance with to organise the Games in accordance with the constitution, protocols and regulations of the CGF; and to provide timely funds the constitution, protocols and regulations of the CGF; and to provide timely funds for the Games infrastructure and operationsfor the Games infrastructure and operations

Ministry of Commerce and IndustryMinistry of Commerce and Industry to provide space for Media Press Centre to provide space for Media Press Centre (MPC)/Media Broadcasting Centre (MBC) and warehousing(MPC)/Media Broadcasting Centre (MBC) and warehousing through the India Trade through the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) andPromotion Organisation (ITPO) and

Sports Authority of India (SAI)Sports Authority of India (SAI) to develop competitions and training venues as to develop competitions and training venues as per the venue briefs; provide the venue media centre at all competition venues per the venue briefs; provide the venue media centre at all competition venues and provide the Dope Laboratoryand provide the Dope Laboratory..


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