COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010, DELHI
The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be most expected Games in the history of the Commonwealth. They are scheduled to be detained in Delhi, India from 3rd October to 14th October 2010. With a population of over 15 million, Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world and this will be the largest multi-disciplinary sporting event performed to date in Delhi .The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on 3rd October 2010 . The Commonwealth Games are being held only for second time in Asia after KualaLampur in 1998.
At the General Assembly of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) held in Montego Bay, Jamaica 2003, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) bid for Games. The bid was successful and the XIX CWG were allotted to Delhi in 2003.The Host City Contract was signed in November 2003. Thereafter, Organizing Committee CWG was formed as a registered society, with President of IOA as Chairman. The Organizing Committee is responsible for the Conduct of the Games.
The Commonwealth Youth Games, a sub event of the Commonwealth Games were held in Pune in October 2008. 1315 Sports persons from 71 Countries participated, India emerged on top in the medals tally.
A few of the Highlights of the Commonwealth Games are:
- The Games will be held in 17 + 1 ( EAD1) disciplines.
- Around 8000 sports persons will participate.
- 2000 media persons are likely to attend.
- Approximately 100,000 visitors are expected for the Games.
- The entire Games will be covered in HDTV2
- Television audience of two billion people across world will watch the Commonwealth Games.
- New Media Rights such as Pay TV, Internet and telephony will ensure the widest possible reach.
- These Games will be Green Games promoting renewable energy Resources, reduction of carbon emissions and sustainable .development
The logo for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by Chakra. The wheel of time and circle of life, has always inspired the nation as a symbol of freedom, unity, energy and power. It is a manifestation of the dynamic, spiraling energies of a proud nation. It takes on a new meaning today as it transforms into a modern idiom depicting a vibrant, resurgent India. It symbolizes India reaching out to the world and leading the way, even as it enthusiastically embraces all the 71 CGAs to become ONE and host the best ever Commonwealth Games.
Shera is the mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. ‘Sher’ means tiger. Shera embodies values that the nation is proud of: majesty, power, charisma, intelligence and grace. His athletic prowess, courage and speed are unmatched. Shera lives upto his name by being an achiever with a positive attitude, a global citizen but justifiably proud of his nation's ancient heritage, a fierce competitor, with integrity and honesty. Shera is also 'large-hearted’ who loves making friends and enthusing people to 'Come Out and Play'.
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