Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
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The 2010 Commonwealth Games provided us all with some great memories - look back and remember all the stunning performances from the athletes taking part. Re-live the performances and great spirit of the athletes below.
See you all at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games !!
See you all at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games !!
The contents
The quiz
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The final say
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The memories - have your say
From the spectacle of the Opening Ceremony, to the brilliant performance of the Indian shooters, to the controversy and disqualifications at the track and Australian domination at the swimming pool, what was your most memorable or lasting moment from the Games ?
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The latest news
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The medal tally
Check out the final medal tally here
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The competition schedule
Click here for more details of the venues for Delhi 2010.
The mascot
Meet Shera
In Indian mythology, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Shakti (or female power) and the vanquisher of evil. She rides her powerful vehicle - the tiger - into combat, especially in her epic and victorious battle against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.
Shera embodies values that the nation is proud of: majesty, power, charisma, intelligence and grace. His athletic prowess, courage and speed on the field are legendary. He is also a reminder of the fragile environment he lives in and our responsibility towards the protection of his ecosystem.
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The sports
a total of 17 disciplines were played at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
The triathlon was excluded from the games as there were no suitable location for the swimming stage. The organisers have also removed basketball, but included archery, tennis, billiards and snooker for men. Cricket, although in strong demand, did not make a come-back as the Board of Control for Cricket in India were not keen on a Twenty20 tournament, and the organisers did not want a one day tournament.
Kabaddi was also a demonstration sport at the 2010 Games.
The official tweets
Follow the Official XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi tweets
The theme song
by AR Rahman
The XIX Commonwealth Games' theme song, Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto (Live, Rise, Ascend, Win), music maestro A. R. Rahman's call to the people and athletes of India and the Commonwealth to come out and play was launched in August 2010.
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Purchase the song as an MP3 to enjoy during the Games and beyond.
The country
Incredible India
Enjoy the wonders of India in your home or office year round - featuring 12 stunning images from around this wondrous country.
Here's another Indian calendars focusing on the wondrous Bahai Lotus Temple in Delhi - click below to see the pics.
Here's another Indian calendars focusing on the wondrous Bahai Lotus Temple in Delhi - click below to see the pics.
The latest blogs
What are people saying ?
- Sports ministry knew about purchases for CWG: Kalmadi
- New Delhi: Former Commonwealth Games (CWG) Organising Committee (OC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Monday told a Delhi court hearing a graft case that the youth affairs and sports ministry was aware of purchases made for the 2010 sporting event.
- 2012 Olympic Profile: Michael Diamond
- This summer he joins an elite group of Australian athletes by competing in his sixth Olympic Games. He has also won five world championships and has five Commonwealth Games gold medals, three of which are from men's trap pairs; an event he is not ...
- Janet Achola races to 2012 Games
- She had set the 4:09.51 mark during the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games, before Annet Negesa re-wrote it with 4:09.17 at the Africa Junior championships in Gaborone last year. At the same meet, Negesa confirmed her readiness to challenge the top ...
- TOBIAS ORIWOL
- In 2010 the Toronto native competed at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in the 100m backstroke, 200m backstroke, and the 200 individual medley finishing in the top 10 in all three events. His ability to master all four strokes enabled him to secure a ...
The controversies
A number of concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, surfaced before the Games, and received media coverage both inside India and in various other countries. Most recently, a foot bridge under construction for the Commonwealth Games near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium collapsed, injuring at least 23 people and part of the ceiling of the new Commonwealth Games weightlifting venue in New Delhi was reported to have collapsed.
Less than two weeks before the opening ceremony, Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell wrote to the Indian cabinet secretary, urging action in response to the village being "seriously compromised." He said that though team officials were impressed with the international zone and main dining area, they were "shocked" by the state of the accommodation. Read more here.
Have your say on the debate with the question posed below . . . .
Is the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) wholly responsible for the Infrastructure problems ?
Yes - they should have done a better job.
No - it will all turn out alright.
Anmol Ahuja says:
no because the media too is responsible as they take a news to such a higher level and people think negative
The news from google
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- Another shot at gold for Suzy Balogh
- AFTER being overlooked for the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Athens gold medal shooter Suzy Balogh is set to be named for her second Olympics when the London team is announced next week. Balogh, 39, who won gold in the women's trap shooting at the 2004 ...
- Commonwealth Games Village flats auction windfall for Delhi Development Authority
- NEW DELHI: The auction of Commonwealth Games Village flats brought about a windfall for Delhi Development Authority on Monday. The land owning agency recorded a net profit of nearly 120% by auctioning a five-bedroom flat at Rs 24137 per sq ft while it ...
- Janet Achola races to 2012 Games
- She had set the 4:09.51 mark during the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games, before Annet Negesa re-wrote it with 4:09.17 at the Africa Junior championships in Gaborone last year. At the same meet, Negesa confirmed her readiness to challenge the top ...
- Flexible friends raise the bar in old rivalry
- The duo have also competed with each other at five world championships and the Delhi Commonwealth Games, where they have tasted success and consoled each other in defeat. "Each and every one of those has been an incredible lead-up, competition, ...
The lotus temple
a Delhi tourist attraction
The Bahai House of Worship in Delhi, India, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, is a Bahai House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.
The Lotus Temple is the the most visited building in India, surpassing even the Taj Mahal with some 4.5 million visitors a year.
Click here for more information and pictures of the Lotus Temple in Delhi.
The Lotus Temple is the the most visited building in India, surpassing even the Taj Mahal with some 4.5 million visitors a year.
Click here for more information and pictures of the Lotus Temple in Delhi.
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The venues
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- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Opening and Closing ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn bowls, Weightlifting
- Dhyan Chand National Stadium - Hockey
- Indira Gandhi Arena - Archery, Cycling, Gymnastics, Wrestling
- Delhi University sports complex - Rugby 7s
- Tyagaraj Sports Complex - Netball
- Siri Fort Sports Complex - Badminton, Squash
- Talkatora Stadium - Boxing
- Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex - Aquatics
- RK Khanna Tennis Complex - Tennis
- Yamuna Sports Complex - Table tennis
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range - Shooting
- CRPF Shooting Range, Kadarpur - Shooting
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The Delhi fort
A Delhi tourist attraction
The Delhi Fort also known as Lal Qil'ah, or Lal Qila is located in the walled city of Delhi, India and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
The Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Old Delhi, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The fort is also the site from which the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on 15 August, the day India achieved independence from the British. It also happens to be the largest monument in Old Delhi.
Click here for more pictures of the Delhi Fort.
The Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Old Delhi, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The fort is also the site from which the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on 15 August, the day India achieved independence from the British. It also happens to be the largest monument in Old Delhi.
Click here for more pictures of the Delhi Fort.
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Important!
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The closing ceremony
For more photos of the Closing Ceremony of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, click here.
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The previous games
- 1978 games - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- 1982 games - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 1986 games - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- 1990 games - Auckland, New Zealand
- 1994 games - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- 1998 games - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2002 games - Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- 2006 games - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- 2010 games - Delhi, India
- THE NEXT GAMES: 2014 games - Glasgow, Scotland
Check out the official Delhi Commonwealth Games website.
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The next games
On to London 2012 and Glasgow 2014
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The comments
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Moneywithcashcrate
Oct 17, 2010 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- very informative
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willisx32
Oct 8, 2010 @ 11:08 am | delete
- Cool lens. Nice job
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livyf
Oct 8, 2010 @ 1:08 am | delete
- Wow, you have a very informative lens here. Thanks for the info. I did the quiz and didn't pass half. But I've enjoyed myself here.
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rachsue
Oct 5, 2010 @ 7:57 pm | delete
- Thanks for sharing such a great lens. The pics are awesome. There are so many negative things we have heard recently that it is nice to see a different site.
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jeffndoug29
Sep 30, 2010 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- This is an awesome lens containing lot of information about the commonwealth games to be held in Delhi. The picture collection is great! One thing is also fir sure, that commonwealth games will certainly provide an edge to Delhi. in terms of economy and jobs.
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