Common Wealth Games 2010 in New Delhi

Introduction:
With the arrival of Year 2010, sport fever in India is at its acme. The upcoming Common Wealth Games 2010 are the latest buzz in air and is supposed to change the sport scenario not only in India but in the entire sub-continent.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth edition of the Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. Common Wealth Games are world class sports event which takes place in every 4 years.

Venue For CWG, 2010:
It is a matter of pride for we Indians that Common Wealth Games Federation has selected our nation for 2010's Common Wealth Games. And New Delhi, the capital of India is the proposed venue for this mega sport event.

It is for sure that this multi-sport event will not only earn high reputation among the other sporting nations as well as it will be great aid for the Indian tourism industry. This sporting event will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in New Delhi and India generally. Earlier in two previous occasions Delhi has organized Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.

Jawarharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi is going to host the opening and closing ceremony of Common Wealth Games 2010.

Date For CWG 2010:
The scheduled date for Common Wealth Games, 2010 are from 3rd October to 14th October. In November 2003 at the CGF General Assembly held in Montego Bay, India has won the opportunity to host this event by defeating Canada by 46 votes to 22.

Logo and Slogan of CWG 2010:
The main inspiration for the logo of 2010's Common Wealth Games is Ashoka Chakra, the the symbol for the freedom, unity and power. On 6th January 2008 at an event held at the India Gate, the logo of CWG 2010 was revealed to the nation. To symbolize the rise of India as a global power and to showcase its evolution from a traditional country to a modern nation, some spirals are drawn on the logo in the upward direction. Colors present in logo symbolizes the diverse and vibrant culture of India and its people. Apart from this each part of the logo symbolizes India's heartiest welcome to the 71 countries belonging Commonwealth groups.

The slogan for the 2010's Common Wealth Games is “ Come Out and play”.

Participating Nations of CWG 2010:
In the Commonwealth Games of 2010, approximately 85 nations of world are planning to participate. In alphabetical order, these nations are:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Island, Cyprus, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Falkland, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, India, Israel, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Ireland, Palestine, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rodrigues, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Scotland, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda,Vanuatu, Wales, Yemen, Zambia.

Various Sports of CWG 2010:
Common Wealth Games of 2010 includes 17 disciplines of sports such as Aquatics, Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Net Ball, Shooting, Squash, Rugby 7”s Table Tennis, Triathlon, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Stadiums For CWG 2010:
The selected venue for various sports competition of Common Wealth Games, 2010 are
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is the venue for the Athletics, lawn bowl and weightlifting.
- Dhyan Chand National Stadium for hockey.
- Indira Gandhi Arena for Archery, Cycling, Gymanstics and Wrestling.
- Delhi University Sport Complex for Rugby 7s.
- Tyagaraj Sports Complex for Netball.
- Siri Fort Sports Complex for Badminton and Squash.
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range for shooting.
- Talkatora Stadium for boxing.
- SPM Swimming Pool Complex for Aquatics.
- RK Khanna Tennis Complex for Tennis.
- Yamuna Sports Complex for Table Tennis.

Games Village For CWG 2010:
Delhi Development Authority(DDA) has constructed a new and modern Games village to provide housing facility to the 8,500 participating athletes and officials of these afore mentioned nations. It is built near the famous Akshardham temple along the east bank of the Yamuna river and stretches over an area of 63.5 hectare. Delhi Government has spent a huge amount of USD 230.7 million for the construction of the Games Village.

Impact On Indian Tourism Industry:
It is assumed that Common Wealth Games, 2010 will play a key role in boom of Indian tourism industry. Common Wealth Games, 2010 is likely to great impact over tourism sector and will be a major factor in bringing International tourists. It is believed that around two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million national tourists from different corners of India would gather in Delhi to watch the Common Wealth Games 2010. This in turn will aid in the hospitality and transport sector which are the major constituents of Indian tourism industry.