Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Student brings lack of women's toilets to court's notice

Delhi may be aiming to become a world class city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but it lacks basic amenities like public toilets for women, reveals a report by a college student that has compelled the Delhi High Court to direct civic bodies to provide better public conveniences.

On Independence Day, Delhi targets Commonwealth Games medals

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday announced that the government will provide world class training to budding sportspersons to enable them to win maximum medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG).6:02 PM on August 15

Beijing Olympics: Shooters Rathore, Jung fail to qualify for final

A day after Abhinav Bindra's golden feat, there was disappointment in store for India as Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Commonwealth Games' hero Samresh Jung crashed out of the shooting competition in the Beijing Olympics here Tuesday.11:30 AM on August 12

India at the Olympics: Jung out of 10 mt air-pistol, Mansher, Manavjit trail

Continuing the disappointing show by Indian shooters, Commonwealth Games hero Samaresh Jung finished 42nd out of 48 competitors in the Man's 10m Air Pistol qualification on the opening day of competition at the Beijing Olympic Games Saturday.1:31 PM on August 09

Beijing Olympics a green model for Commonwealth Games: UNEP

Lessons learnt during the preparations for the Beijing Olympics that opens later Friday can help promote more green initiatives for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, says United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) executive director Achim Steiner.11:00 AM on August 08

Delhi to get longest elevated corridor for Commonwealth Games

The Delhi government Thursday decided to construct a dedicated flyover, the longest in Delhi, to connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, and the Games Village located 5 km away.9:02 PM on July 31

Creche for construction workers' children opened in Delhi

A creche for children of construction workers was opened at the Commonwealth Games site, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here Thursday by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.8:02 PM on July 24

Delhi to have another super specialty hospital

The national capital is likely have a 750-bed super-specialty hospital before the Commonwealth Games in 2010, an official said Wednesday.9:32 PM on July 02

Rising costs will not hamper Games work, says minister

Sports Minister M.S. Gill Friday made it clear that rising costs will not be allowed to hamper the construction and renovation of the stadiums for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.4:00 PM on June 13

Government allocates Rs.6.78 bn for 2010 Commonwealth Games

The central government Thursday approved an allocation of Rs. 6.78 billion to help the Indian athletes prepare for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.7:00 PM on June 12

An indoor basketball stadium for Delhi

The long-standing demand of Delhi's basketball fans for an indoor stadium at the Ajmal Khan Park been finally been met, thanks to the Commonwealth Games. An air-conditioned stadium is coming up at the Ajmal Khan Park in West Delhi6:30 PM on June 07

Slum-free Delhi by 2010 a pipedream

The Indian capital will continue to be dotted by dingy, dirty shantytowns by the 2010 Commonwealth Games, as the government may be able to churn out only around 100,000 new houses for slum dwellers by then as against the required figure of 800,000.11:00 AM on June 04

Delhi signs pact for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games 2010 hosts Delhi Tuesday entered into an agreement for strategic alliance with the past hosts of the event - Melbourne.10:00 PM on June 03

Agra gears up for tourists during Commonwealth Games

The city of the Taj Mahal is gearing up to meet the expected tourist rush during the Commonwealth Games in 2010, an official said.12:00 PM on June 01

Dikshit in China to study Games preparation, transport

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is in Olympics-bound China to explore ways to prepare New Delhi for Commonwealth Games 2010 and streamline the messy public transport at home on the lines of an intelligent transport system (ITS) being developed in Hong Kong.12:33 AM on May 28