2010 commonwealth Games-Indian Team Set to Fly

As the 2010 Commonwealth Games event is approaching , it seems the Indian Government is taking interest in the training and preparation of athletes. Keeping this objective in mind,for improving India's competitiveness in international sports and to enhance the medals tally in major international events particularly the Commonwealth Youth Games, 2008 and Commonwealth Games, 2010 ,a scheme titled 'Preparation of Indian Team for Commonwealth Games, 2010' has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).This scheme plan has a budget outlay of Rs.678.00 crores and will remain effective for three years starting from 2008-09.

This scheme will help to institutionalize a system for preparation of elite sports persons for prestigious international competitive events, which would also include qualifying championships for major international events, to improve state of art training and better competitive opportunities to elite sports persons or medal prospects, and to develop a system of selection of sports persons based on performance monitoring in the run up to the international event.

For maximizing Indian medals' tally in the Commonwealth Games 2010 this scheme also has a provision for providing state of the art training to our sports persons both in India and abroad with adequate sports sciences back up.

Melbourne and Delhi alliance for 2010 Commonwealth Games

Delhi,which is the host of Commonwealth Games 2010 signed an agreement on tuesday for strategic alliance with the past hosts of the event – Melbourne. Melbourne is a beautifully managed city, which hosted the last edition of the Commonwealth Games meticulously in 2006.
Lord Mayor of Melbourne John So and Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit signed the Delhi-Melbourne Strategic City Alliance programme, which will focus on sharing experiences in the preparations and management of the event. Speaking on this occasion, the chief minister described the agreement as the beginning of a friendship between two prominent cities. According to a Delhi government official the two cities will also promote development of sports, exchange of sporting knowledge, business relating to sports and tourism and cultural activities.Agreement provides for the establishment of a joint working group. The group, having equal representation from both the cities, will develop an action plan for promotion of sports, economic activities, sports medicine, and tourism between the two cities.
Exchange of information and expertise for hosting the Commonwealth Games will be the prime focus for the first three years of the Delhi-Melbourne Strategic City Alliance Programme.

Previous Host Cities for the Commonwealth Games

New Delhi is the proud host of 2010 CommonWealth Games .Below is the list of different places who has previously hosted the commonwealth games.

1. Year 1958 - Cardiff of Wales

2. Year 1962 - Perth of Australia

3. Year 1966 - Kingston of Jamaica

4. Year 1970 - Edinburgh of Scotland

5. Year 1974 - Christchurch of New Zealand

6. Year 1978 - Edmonton of Canada

7. Year 1982 - Brisbane of Australia

8. Year 1986 - Edinburgh of Scotland

9. Year 1990 - Auckland of New Zealand

10. Year 1994 - Victoria of Canada

11. Year 1998 - Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia

12. Year 2002 - Manchester of England

13. Year 2006 - Melbourne of Australia

The games that were played in the Commonwealth Games included Aquatics, Boxing, Diving, Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, Synchronized swimming, Shooting, Basketball, Athletics, Field hockey, Squash, Table tennis, Power lifting, Badminton, Weightlifting, Rugby sevens, Rhythmic gymnastics, Cycling, Lawn bowls, Triathlon....

Program Venues for 2010 Commonwealth Games

The list of the venues where the different sports event of 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held Most of the events are to be held in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, which is the world’s second-largest stadium, it will undergo renovation and improvement for proper hosting of the games and events of the Commonwealth Games.

1. Opening and Closing Ceremony : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

2. Archery : IG Sports Complex & India Gate/Red Fort

3. Aquatics : SPM Swimming Pool Complex

4. Athletics : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

5. Boxing : Talkatora Indoor Stadium

6. Badminton : Siri Fort Sports Complex

7. Gymnastics : IG Indoor Stadium Complex

8. Cycling : IG Indoor Stadium Complex

9. Hockey : Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium

10. Netball : Tyagaraj Sports Complex

11. Lawn Bowls : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

12. Rugby 7s : Delhi University

13. Squash : Siri Fort Sports Complex

14. Shooting : Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range

15. Tennis : R K Tennis Complex

16. Wrestling : IG Indoor Stadium Complex

17. Table Tennis : Yamuna Sports Complex

18. Weightlifting : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

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Sports Included in 2010 Commonwealth Games

The Sports Program of 2010 Commonwealth Games include 17 different and related disciplines. Nearly 6,000 athletes are expected who would represent 71 Commonwealth countries in the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi, India. The different games disciplines which would be included in 2010 commonwealth games are as follows:

1. Athletics

2. Aquatics

3. Badminton

4. Archery

5. Boxing

6. Gymnastics

7. Cycling

8. Hockey

9. Shooting

10. Wrestling

11. Tennis

12. Weightlifting

13. Table Tennis

14. Squash

15. Lawn Bowls

16. Rugby 7s

17. Netball

Affordable Hotels in Delhi For CommonWealth Games

Hotel Kashish

Hotel Kashish has excellent accommodation facilities with simple,deluxe and air conditioned rooms. The hotel is situated in the middle of Paharganj within easy reach of the metro, New Delhi train station, a variety of restaurants and all the atmosphere of a bazaar that you could want.

Contact :Laxmi Narain Street,Near Imperial Cinema,Pahar Ganj, New Delhi – 110055
Phone :41000359
Email : hotelkashishinternational@hotmail.com

Room Rates : Double rooms(Air Conditioned) US$ 55, Rupees 1000

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10. Amarya Haveli

A luxury guesthouse run by two Frenchmen - an elegant mix of French and Indian chic runs through this stunning B&B. It's located in a residential area in South Delhi but is still only an 80 pence rickshaw ride from Central Delhi. There's a magical patio and outdoor bar area to relax on the second floor.

Contact : P5 Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi; +911141759268;

Web : www.amaryagroup.com.

Room Rates : Doubles from £65

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8. Hotel Legend

Hotel Legend is just along from the Godwin. The outside might be a bit shabby, but inside is a pleasant surprise. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. There's free internet access in the lobby as well as a tour operator and the staff are pleasant and helpful. Take a seat at the friendly chai stall right outside, to sit, sip and watch the world walk by.
Contact : 8525 Hotel Lane,Pahar Ganj, Arakashan Road;
+91 11 23512010;
Web : www.hotellegendinternational.com
Room Rates : Doubles from £16

9. One Link Road. Hotel

One Link Road is a lovely B&B in a swish apartment, adorned with ornamental Buddhas and pictures, adding a personal touch. There's a cooling living room for use by the guests. Owner Parul also runs the nearby brand new K One One B&B.
Contact : 1, Link Road, Jungpura Extension, New Delhi, + 91 11 41824083;
Web : www.onelinkroad.com.
Room Rates : Singles £38, doubles £44

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6. Master Guest House

This traditional Indian homestay is run by couple Avnish and Urvashi. They pride themselves on their personal approach to hospitality with only four rooms, all of which are individually decorated. You're treated to expert advice about the city, as well as being offered novel tours such the Hidden Gems of Delhi. You can also order a home-cooked evening meal here for £4 and breakfast includes one of the finest cups of real coffee to be found anywhere in Delhi.

Contact :R 500, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi; +91 11 28741089;

Web : www.master-guesthouse.com

Room Rates : Singles £25; doubles £28

7. Hotel Grand Godwin

One of the most popular mid-budget hotels in the Pahar Ganj area and it's easy to see why. The marbled lobby and glass elevator add a touch of class and the rooms are clean and modern. (Its next-door sister Hotel Godwin Deluxe is less value for money). The outdoor rooftop restaurant serves good food and is a pleasant place to sip a Kingfisher beer whilst relaxing in the evening.

Contact : 8502 / 41 Arakashan Road, Ram Nagar, Paharganj; +91-11-23546891-98;

Web : www.godwinhotels.com

Room Rates : Singles from £13, doubles from £16

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4. Crown Plaza

Crown Plaza offers a pleasant option for those wishing to stay in the heart of New Delhi and is a newly opened addition to the plethora of hotels in the travellers' haven of the main bazaar of Pahar Ganj. The rooms are simply furnished, clean and - rare for this area - quiet. It's right opposite the legendary Metropolis hotel, which has seen better days, but its restaurant is still worth a visit, as are the winding lanes of the main bazaar.

Contact: 5136, Main Bazar, Pahar Ganj; +91 23561800;

Email: cottagecrownplaza@yahoo.co.uk

Room Rates : Doubles £11

5. Hotel Singh Empire

Hotel Singh Empire is located on the busy GB Gupta Road close to Pahar Ganj and is one of the nicest hotels down this strip. Traditionally decorated, the cheaper rooms are in the maze of lower floors, with the smarter rooms upstairs. The rooftop restaurant has just opened and you can even take yoga classes to wind down after a Delhi day. There's free Wi-Fi for guests.

Contact : 8707-8710, D.B. Gupta Road, Pahar Ganj; +91 41541948;

Web: www.hotelsinghempire.com

Room Rates : Singles from £19, doubles from £25

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