Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

Indian Government reportedly is going to spend $ 17.5 million for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010. Infrastructure for the games is under process in full spirit. The date for the Games is from October 3 to October 15. The 17 sport disciplines are held at several stadiums of Delhi and new stadiums are being built for the games. The opening ceremony will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 3 when the Queen’s Baton Rally will reach Delhi after traveling various countries starting from Buckingham Palace, London. The infrastructure for the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 is jointly prepared and executed by Delhi Government and Central Government. The infrastructure for the games include development of mass rapid transit system, development of public transport system, construction of new highways & new power plants, games village, renovation of guesthouses, water utility services and health care services.

A games village project is undergoing on the bank of River Yamuna which will have a capacity to accommodate around 8500 athletes and games officials. To provide easy accessibility to the games venue, hospitals and tourists places, flyovers, clover leafs and bridges are built by the Delhi Government. A guesthouse beautification projects will be implemented in Paharganj and Karol Bagh area. It is under process initiated by the Tourism Ministry of India. Even the hostels of educational institutions will also be used for accommodation purpose during the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The Old Delhi area will be renovated before the games. Chandi Chowk and its nearby areas will be converted into a heritage walk slow city. A huge influx of tourists is expected for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. The Hotels in Delhi is also gearing up to welcome the guests. The sports fan and the heritage enthusiasts planning to visit Delhi during the sports event can book a hotel online in advance. There is sure to be lack of accommodations during the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010.

71 nations, 17 sports and 12 days of high entertainment - Commonwealth Games 2010 will certainly give a new identity to Delhi as well as India on a global platform. This 19th edition of Commonwealth Games will be held in Delhi and promote integrity and team spirit. This multi national and multi sport global event will involve the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The budget of the entire event is estimated to be around US $ 1.6 billion (which does not include non sports related infrastructure development). The best part with the preparations of the games is the development of Commonwealth Games Village, which covers over 158.4 acres of land. The ideal location of the Games Village on NH-24 connects it easily to all the stadiums in Delhi.

When it comes to the list of sports, there are a total of 17 kinds of sports activities that will include aquatics, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, hockey, shooting, squash, table tennis, lawn tennis, wrestling, weight lifting etc. Arrangements are being made for security, transportation, electricity, accommodation and other facilities.

According to the games authorities, an inflow of 2 million foreign tourists and 3.5 million domestic tourists is expected in Delhi during October 2010. To cater to these tourists, all the major tourist destinations near Delhi (like Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Mussoorie etc.) are also being developed to promote India tourism. The success of this event can strengthen India’s bid for 2016 Summer Olympics. And with heavy inflow of tourists from all over the world, India tourism will certainly get a superb recognition.

Commonwealth Games :- a perfect blend of sports & entertainment, and an added feature to the tourism. This time, for Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi will be the privileged centre to witness the amalgamation of sports, entertainment & tourism. Delhi - serving as the capital city of India - has been a centre of culture and heritage since ages. This ancient city is likely to host a huge event of world class entertainment with numerous colourful events and shows.

Overview

Declared as the biggest multi-sport event in India, CWG 2010 is going to organized first time in India and the second time in Asia (after 1998). The estimated budget for the respective event exceeds US $ 1.6 billion, which does not include the non-sports related infrastructure development like airports, roads and other structures. The opening ceremony for this 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The best part lies in the accommodation, transportation, security, energy consumption and other factors that are highlighted for the ease of over 2 million foreign tourists and 3.5 million domestic tourists that are likely to arrive in Delhi in 2010. All the athletes and sports officials from all the participating 71 countries will be provided with free accommodation in the Commonwealth Games Village, being developed at NH-24, near Akshardham Temple.

Another major feature added to the CWG is the ‘Tourist Police’. This unit will be appointed to take care of the security issues of tourists, especially women.

For recreation, all the athletes and sports officials will also be provided with a free trip to the wonder monument Taj Mahal in Agra.

Multi national and multi sport global events have always promoted integrity and team spirit. Held every four years, the Commonwealth Games involve the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. The next series, scheduled in October 2010, is going to be held in Delhi, India. This will be the 19th edition of Commonwealth Games and the largest multi sport event to be organized in Delhi and India.

The opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2010 will be conducted on October 3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the event will last till October 14. Some of the most interesting facts regarding the event are:

• 71 nations from all over the globe will be participating in the event
• Budget exceeds US $ 1.6 billion (non sports related infrastructure development is not included)
• Proposed CWG village spreads over 158.4 acres of land
• 2, 3, 4 & 5 BHK apartments - free accommodation for athletes
• Total 17 kinds of sports activities including aquatics, archery, badminton, boxing, cycling, hockey, shooting, squash, table tennis, lawn tennis, wrestling, weight lifting etc.

Central Government of India is taking this matter very seriously, as its success can strengthen India’s bid for 2016 Summer Olympics. Arrangements are being made for security, transportation, electricity, accommodation and other facilities.

Concerned authorities have estimated an inflow of 2 million foreign tourists and 3.5 million domestic tourists to Delhi and the nearby regions during the event in 2010. Therefore, all the major tourist destinations near Delhi (including Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Shimla, Kullu-Manali, Mussoorie etc.) are also being developed to promote India tourism.