Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Delhi Commonwealth Games in doubt after Mumbai mayhem

The terror attacks in Mumbai have raised serious doubts about New Delhi hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games, an official said Tuesday.

Leading sportspersons extend support to V.K. Malhotra

Leading sportspersons Tuesday extended support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s chief ministerial candidate for Delhi V.K. Malhotra and said his leadership and experience would be a boon for completion of delayed projects for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Delhi.10:00 PM on November 11

CWGF concerned over PIL on Games Village

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CWGF) Tuesday said that India's hosting of the 2010 Games would be 'seriously jeopardised' if there is a last-minute change in the site of the controversial Games Village.9:02 PM on November 11

Court wants Pachauri-led committee to oversee Games Village

The Delhi High Court Monday made it clear that any construction near the Yamuna river for the Commonwealth Games 2010 would not be allowed and gave directions for a committee, headed by noted environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, to oversee all construction activities.8:01 PM on November 03

'No hotel room shortage by Commonwealth Games'

There would be no shortage of rooms in both star and budget category hotels in the capital by the 2010 Commonwealth Games, parliament was informed Thursday.1:01 AM on October 24

Shooting star Deepika eyeing Commonwealth Games

After striking gold in the 10 metres air-pistol event in the Youth Commonwealth Games here, Deepika Patel has now set her sights on the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.9:03 PM on October 16

Sports minister happy with Commonwealth Games preparations

Sports minister M.S. Gill Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.5:00 PM on October 15

Delhi to ensure food safety during Commonwealth Games

All those planning to visit Delhi during the Commonwealth Games-2010 can freely enjoy the famous street food in the capital as the government has decided to make elaborate arrangements to ensure food safety.9:01 PM on October 13

'Focus on pedestrians, interconnectivity to improve Delhi transport'

Even as the national capital is changing its face for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, planners and experts here have expressed concern about flawed planning and delay in implementing an interconnected transport system.1:02 PM on October 07

Prasar Bharati gets Rs.4.15 bn for Commonwealth Games coverage

The government Friday sanctioned Rs.4.15 billion to state-owned broadcaster Prasar Bharati for covering the 2010 Commonwealth Games here.9:01 PM on October 03

Delhi's face-lift in full swing, but workers ignored

Toiling day and night to make Delhi a world-class city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, thousands of workers at construction sites across the capital face harsh living conditions as policies for their betterment lie unimplemented and monitoring of their plight sidelined, rights groups and NGOs say.1:30 PM on September 26

Tourist transporters seek sops for Commonwealth Games 2010

A leading association of tourist transporters Wednesday sought active cooperation from the government in providing better transport facility for visitors to the city during the Commonwealth Games in 2010.8:30 PM on September 24

64 archers selected for Commonwealth Games training

The sports ministry Tuesday selected 64 archers to provide them specialised training for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.4:01 PM on September 23

40 tennis players selected for Commonwealth Games' training

The sports ministry has approved names of 40 tennis players for training for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.3:01 AM on September 19

Commonwealth Games: Two foreign badminton coaches named

The Sports Ministry has named two foreign and eight Indian coaches for badminton under their scheme 'Preparation of Indian Teams for Commonwealth Games, 2010'.9:30 PM on September 16