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19th Commonwealth Games
Host city	Delhi, India
Nations participating	71 Commonwealth Teams
Athletes participating	TBA
Events	17 disciplines
Opening ceremony	October 3, 2010
Closing ceremony	October 14, 2010
Officially opened by	Unknown
Queen\'s Baton Final Runner	TBA
Main Stadium	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Motto	"COME OUT AND PLAY"

The 2010 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India. With a population of over 15 million, Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world. This will be the biggest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.

In January 2005, the Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president Randhir Singh expressed concern that Delhi was behind schedule in forming an organising committee. On 18 January, 2008, however, the Commonwealth Games Federation expressed its approval of Delhi\'s progress. | CGF happy with 2010 Commonwealth Games work progress

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 have been held in Asia (after 1998).

Contents 1 Selection Process and Preparation 2 Logo 3 Sports 4 Venues 4.1 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 5 Calendar 6 References 7 External links

Selection Process and Preparation

In Jamaica on November 13, 2003, the Commonwealth Games Federation voted on the location of the 2010 Games: Delhi received 46 votes, while Hamilton, Ontario, Canada received 22.

India\'s Sports Minister will head the apex committee for conducting the games while the Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi will head the organising committee. The Games will be held from the 3rd to the 14th of October.

In addition to new sports facilities, the entire city is to be given a facelift, including new roads, modernisation and increase in public transport, new power plants, etc. The estimated amount to be poured into the city for it to be ready in time for the 2010 games is about $17.5 billion.

A new, modern Games Village is being built by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) along the east bank of the Yamuna River at a cost of USD 230.7 million. The Games Village will be spread over an area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre) and is situated near reknown monuments and landmarks such as the Bahai\'i Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, and Akshardham Temple.

Logo

The logo for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was revealed on 6th January, 2008 at an event taking place at the India Gate. The logo is inspired by the chakra, a symbol of freedom, unity, and power. Its spiraling upwards symbolizes India\'s rise as a global power and its transition from tradition to modernity. The colours symbolize India\'s vibrant and diverse culture and people, and each part of the logo symbolizes India welcoming the 71 Commonwealth nations and territories.| 2010 CWG Logo

Sports

There are 17 disciplines planned for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

1. Aquatics
2. Archery
3. Athletics
4. Badminton
5. Boxing
6. Cycling
7. Gymnastics
8. Hockey
9. Lawn Bowls
10. Netball
11. Rugby 7s
12. Shooting
13. Squash
14. Table Tennis
15. Tennis
16. Weightlifting
17. Wrestling

The triathlon appears likely to be excluded from these games as there is no suitable location for the swimming stage. The organisers have also proposed removing basketball, but want to include archery, tennis, and billiards and snooker for men. Cricket, although in strong demand, may not make a come-back as the Board of Control for Cricket in India were not keen on a Twenty20 tournament, but the organisers did not want a one day tournament Cricket unlikely at 2010 Games. Cricinfo..

Venues

The Jawharlal Nehru Stadium is the second largest stadium in the world

Venues for 2010 gamesCWG Venues, 2010 Commonwealth Games, 13 May 2007. in Delhi are following:

• 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
• Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range - Shooting
• Talkatora Stadium - Boxing
• SPM Swimming Pool Complex - Aquatics
• RK Khanna Tennis Complex - Tennis
• Yamuna Sports Complex - Table tennis

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Main article: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

The opening and closing ceremonies, athletics, lawn bowls, and weightlifting will take place at the massive Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, which with a capacity of 130,000 people is the the second-largest stadium in the world.Jawaharlal Nehry Stadium Information The stadium will be renovated and improved in time for the games.

Calendar

The official calendar for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is as follows:2010 CWG Calendar

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Opening ceremony

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Event competitions

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Closing ceremony

October	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Venue
Ceremonies	●											●	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Aquatics		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Archery													I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex & India Gate / Red Fort
Athletics				●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Badminton		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Siri Fort Sports Complex
Boxing		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	R	●			Talkatora Indoor Stadium
Cycling		●	●	●	●		●				●		I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
Gymnastics		●	●	●	R	●	●		●	●	●		I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
Hockey		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Lawn Bowls		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●			Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Netball		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Tyagaraj Sports Complex
Rugby 7s			●	●									Delhi University
Shooting		T	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
Squash		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Siri Fort Sports Complex
Table Tennis		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Yamuna Sports Complex
Tennis													R K Tennis Complex
Weightlifting			●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●			Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Wrestling			●	●	●	●							I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
October	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Venue

References

External links

• Official website
• Commonwealth Games 2010 News

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