Friday, April 30, 2010

About Commonwealth Games :


The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event which features competitions involving thousands of elite athletes from members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Organised every four years, they are the third-largest multi-sport event in the world, after the Summer Olympic Games and the Asian Games.

As well as many Olympic sports, the Games also include some sports that are played mainly in Commonwealth countries, such as lawn bowls, rugby sevens and netball.[1] The Games are overseen by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which also controls the sporting programme and selects the host cities. The host city is selected from across the Commonwealth, with eighteen cities in seven countries having hosted it.

The event was first held in 1930 under the title of the British Empire Games. The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, and gained its current title in 1978. Only six teams have attended every Commonwealth Games: Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. Australia has been the highest scoring team for ten games, England for seven and Canada for one.

There are currently 54 members of the Commonwealth of Nations, and 71 teams participate in the Games. The four Home Nations of the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – send separate teams to the Commonwealth Games (unlike at the Olympic Games, where the United Kingdom sends a single team), and individual teams are also sent from the British Crown dependencies – Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man – and many of the British overseas territories. The Australian external territory of Norfolk Island also sends its own team, as do the Cook Islands and Niue, two states in free association with New Zealand.

The most recent games were in 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. The next edition will be held in 2010 in Delhi, India.

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The Commonwealth Games 2010 a games for which we all are waiting for four long years are going to be held in Delhi, India. This is the first time the Commonwealth Games will be held in India. All Games of Commonwealth games are Scheduled between 3 October and 14 October 2010. Commonwealth games will be the largest multi-games event conducted in Delhi and India generally, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982. The opening ceremony of Commonwealth games in India is going to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi.

This the first time India held Commonwealth Games after Jamaica (1996) and Malasyia (1998).
Pune the major IT City of India hosted the IIIrd Commonwealth Youth Games between October 12 and 18, 2008 which have been held under the Commonwealth Games Federation.

Organizing Committee Commonwealth games 2010 Delhi Chairman, Suresh Kalmadi said that the inclusion of the multi-Sport Medal Events Programme in the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games will serves the delhi city and the entire country of India an golden opportunity to build greater social awareness of Paralympic sports, as well as the elite performances that athletes with a disability are capable of achieving their level.

"2010 games events will challenge us to develop a more "barrier-free" environment in Delhi, ensuring that all Commonwealth Games athletes fully enjoy their experience, and that the Games will leave a meaningful legacy in this regard," Kalmadi said.

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England calm Delhi Commonwealth Games security fears!!


England's Commonwealth Games chief has denied they will pull out of the 2010 event in India over security concerns.

A senior Whitehall source is reported to have told the Daily Telegraph there was "virtually no chance" an England team would be sent to Delhi.

But the England team's chief executive Ann Hogbin said: "That is definitely not the case. Our strong intention is to field a team in Delhi next year."

The Foreign Office says it has not told any British teams to miss the event.

Unlike the Olympic Games where Britain competes under the Team GB banner, there are separate teams for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales at the Commonwealths.

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office statement said: "We are aware that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had some concerns about preparations for the Games.

"We continue to work closely with the Indian authorities who are doing everything they can to ensure a safe and secure Games."

The CGF is the organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Games.

Security for athletes, officials and spectators in Delhi has been a cause for concern following terrorist incidents in the region which have led to several sporting events being moved from the subcontinent.

England's badminton team withdrew from the World Championships in Hyderabad in August citing a "specific terrorist threat", although the event passed without incident.

In March, the Sri Lanka cricket team was ambushed by 12 gunmen while they were being driven to a match in Lahore, Pakistan.

We'll continue to seek advice, but at the moment we are full steam ahead for Delhi

CGE marketing director Duncan Lewis

Eight Pakistanis were killed, while six Sri Lanka players and English match official Chris Broad were injured in the attack.

And in November 2008 more than 170 people were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks.

On-going concerns about security on the subcontinent forced organisers to move the Indian Premier League to South Africa earlier this year.

However, Delhi organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said: "Security is certainly not an issue. A foolproof security was discussed for the Games during the security liaison conference in New Delhi in September."

Experts from 26 of the 71 participating nations, including England, Australia and New Zealand, took part in the conference and were satisfied with the preparations.

Hogbin, who has worked at nine Games and is head of Commonwealth Games England, added: "Of course, we have a duty of care to the athletes and other team members which we take very seriously.

"Despite having been given extensive briefings from relevant authorities we have not received any indication that we should not participate in the Games and we will continue to work hard to put in place the best possible arrangements for our team."

And CGE marketing director Duncan Lewis told BBC Radio 5 live: "This is not something where you make a one-off snap decision a period of time out from the Games.

"We'll continue to seek advice, but at the moment we are full steam ahead for Delhi.

"We won't force athletes to go. It is down to individuals to make that decision. But we will make sure they have expert advice and facts."

England's chef de mission Craig Hunter was in Delhi for 18 days in October and he added: "At no point during the 18 days did I feel any sense of threat or uncertainty working down the street.

"Terrorism is never very far away, unfortunately, but at this moment in time, we see no reasons why we won't be competing."

Hunter's thoughts were echoed by his Welsh counterpart Chris Jenkins, who has also visited Delhi recently while the Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that it had not issued any advice against athletes competing in Delhi.

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief Perry Crosswhite is also happy with the current security levels and they will be sending a team of more than 400 athletes and officials.

"I'm not a security expert, but India have employed people that are and the reports are good," he said.

"I have not had one athlete, one manager, one coach, contact me with the view that they shouldn't be going."

Several English athletes have already indicated they may not be part of the near 100-strong team for Delhi, which could be the largest sent to compete at a Commonwealth Games.

World gymnast champion Beth Tweddle is not going because the event, which runs from 3-14 October, finishes three days before the world championships start in the Netherlands

British Gymnastics has decided to send its A squad to the world championships and a B squad to the Commonwealth Games. This is in order to try and qualify a British Team for the 2012 Olympics.

Heptathletes Jessica Ennis, who won the world title in August, and Kelly Sotherton - the reigning Commonwealth champion - are likely absentees as the competition follows the European Championships in Barcelona in July and clashes with the start of their winter training when athletes will be working towards the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Phillips Idowu, the Commonwealth triple jump champion at Melbourne in 2006, and Paula Radcliffe - who won 5,000m gold at Manchester in 2002 - may also not travel.

More than 8,000 athletes from 71 nations are due to compete in India.

Glasgow is due to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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Commonwealth Games : LOGO and MASCOT


Commonwealth Games is a sporting event that takes place after every 4 years. The participating countries are all Commonwealth Countries who were erstwhile British colonies. The games to be hosted by Delhi are 19th on the line with the first commonwealth games taking place in 1930 in Hamilton (Canada) as British Empire Games. The new Avatar of the game took shape in 1974.
The 12 Day sporting extravaganza, biggest in Delhi since 1982 Asiad Games, kickstarts on 3rd October 2010 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.8500 athletes from 85 Commonwealth nations would fight it out for top honours for 17 sporting events.
The official Mascot of the game is “Shera”, the Royal Bengal Tiger while the official Logo of 2010 Commonwealth Games is an upward spiraling wheel inspired by the Ashok Chakra. The motto of the game is "Come out and Play".
Logo and Mascot of 2010 Commonwealth Games
Courtesy: Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi
New Delhi is gearing up at a tremendous speed to ready its infrastructure, transport, communication facilities well in time to host the second biggest sporting event in the sporting history after Olympics.

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The Organising Committee, Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 invites applications from eligible candidates fulfillng the qualification and other conditions,for various posts in the Commonwealth Games Secretariat. The category of post, their number in each category, consolidated salary package range, age, qualification and details of the experience required for each post is given below:

Address: The Secretary General, Organising Committee, Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, Gate No 28-A, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India. Website: www.cwgdelhi2010.com E-mail: cwg2010@
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General Instructions for Candidates: * These posts are co-terminus with the holding of the Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi during October 2010 and are likely to be terminated on 31st January 2011. * The selected candidates will initially be appointed for one year on probation. The appointment will continue after evaluation of perfomance by Committee constituted by the Organising Committee for this purpose. * The candidates should be technology savvy and well conversant with the knowledge of computer applications in their respective spheres of work. * The rules and regulations of the Organising Committee will apply. * The Organising Committee reserves the right to select / reject any candidate based on the requirement of the job. * The selected candidates will be appointed on the consolidated initial emoluments of the salary package range prescribed for the respective posts. However, deserving candidates can be considered for higher salaries. * Post applied for should be mentioned on the envelope. * Incomplete application will be rejcted. * The advertisement is also available on the Website of Organising Committee. * Depending on the experience, merit, qualification and suitability of the applicant any of the conditions can be relaxed by the Organising Committee. * Those already working with the Organising Committee on ad hoc basis or against junior posts can also apply. * All thins being equal, preference may be given to persons with sports background. How to Apply: The interested candidates may apply on plain paper by courier / registered post / hand, giving detailed bio-data, contact address, telephone number, E-mail, educational qualifications, experience and expected remuneration alongwith copies of testimonials, to the above mentioned address, within 10 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Or mail your complete resume at e-mail: cwg2010@bol.net.in

What should you know about commonwealth games 2010:

New Delhi is beaming with pride to host the Commonwealth Games 2010. India's distinct culture, where the traditional is successfully combined with the modern, will make the Delhi Games special. Right now what you see and really experience are the infra structural changes that are taking place, to be honest, on daily basis. But now we even have news from across the country informing us about the preparation of athelets.

As in the words of Indian sports minister Suresh Kalmadi, "The colour, costumes, the traditions and heritage will be world class, the public will be welcoming and friendly and the flair of India is what will make the next Games really unique."

India will be only the third developing country to host the event after Jamaica in 1966 and Malaysia in 1998. This is only the second time the event will be held in Asia. The success of these games may also strengthen India's bid for 2016 Summer Olympics.

This will be the biggest multi-sport event conducted in the India. In past New Delhi has proudly experienced playing host to the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 (Asiad). Preparations are in full swing Sand New Delhi is comfortably meeting all the target dates. Every venue event is getting ready for the important year.

The proposed dates for the Games are 3 - 14 October 2010 inclusive of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

The Delhi Games Village is to be constructed as a low rise medium development on a 40 acre site in the heart of the capital with a possible capacity for 8,500 athletes and officials. Existing and new stadium will be used to house the following sports:

The culture, infrastructure and sport all will be successfully combined to create yet another memorable experience for Commonwealth Games.

The 2010 Games will be staged in the heart of Delhi itself with existing venues and facilities being given a major face lift that includes construction of new venues like New Delhi games village.

What should you know about commonwealth games 2010:

New Delhi is beaming with pride to host the Commonwealth Games 2010. India's distinct culture, where the traditional is successfully combined with the modern, will make the Delhi Games special. Right now what you see and really experience are the infra structural changes that are taking place, to be honest, on daily basis. But now we even have news from across the country informing us about the preparation of athelets.

As in the words of Indian sports minister Suresh Kalmadi, "The colour, costumes, the traditions and heritage will be world class, the public will be welcoming and friendly and the flair of India is what will make the next Games really unique."

India will be only the third developing country to host the event after Jamaica in 1966 and Malaysia in 1998. This is only the second time the event will be held in Asia. The success of these games may also strengthen India's bid for 2016 Summer Olympics.

This will be the biggest multi-sport event conducted in the India. In past New Delhi has proudly experienced playing host to the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982 (Asiad). Preparations are in full swing Sand New Delhi is comfortably meeting all the target dates. Every venue event is getting ready for the important year.

The proposed dates for the Games are 3 - 14 October 2010 inclusive of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

The Delhi Games Village is to be constructed as a low rise medium development on a 40 acre site in the heart of the capital with a possible capacity for 8,500 athletes and officials. Existing and new stadium will be used to house the following sports:

The culture, infrastructure and sport all will be successfully combined to create yet another memorable experience for Commonwealth Games.

The 2010 Games will be staged in the heart of Delhi itself with existing venues and facilities being given a major face lift that includes construction of new venues like New Delhi games village.

Where to purchase tickets for Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010?

Here is the link from official website of Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 from where you can get information about buying Commonwealth Games tickets: http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/dcwg/index.php?q=node/683

Games and Events Schedule : Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010

On the below links you can find all the Games and Events schedule of Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010:

http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/dcwg/?q=node/627

Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 - Free Directory to help all

This blog will help you in everything during your stay in Delhi when the Commonwealth Games will be held in October 2010.