Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Last updated: Nov 04, 2009 08:03 PM

Delhi's budget tourist hubs to get facelift

Paharganj and Karol Bagh, two congested areas of the national capital that house innumerable budget hotels and crummy guest houses, are soon to get a facelift before next year's Commonwealth Games, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said here Wednesday.8:03 PM on November 04

Safe food, hygiene will make eating out a pleasure in Delhi

In a move to project Delhi as a 'safe food destination' during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a massive refurbishment programme is on to assess how hygienic the eateries in the metropolis are and how edible the food is.6:04 PM on November 01

Delhi holds cycle rally to create awareness about games

Nearly 200 students participated in a 15-km-long cycle rally Sunday, organised by the Delhi government to create awareness about the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG).6:03 PM on November 01

Green drive in Delhi ahead of Commonwealth Games

The national capital may get new green cover as the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has started a tree plantation drive to fight the adverse effect on the environment due to ongoing construction work.6:01 PM on October 31

Siri Fort cultural centre to shut down for renovation

The capital's cultural display hub at Siri Fort is going to shut down for four months for a makeover. The centre with four auditoriums is going to undergo renovation for the approaching Commonwealth Games next year.6:00 PM on October 31

Kalmadi agrees to bury hatchet, fine by Hooper too

The chairman of the organising committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games formally agreed Friday to focus his energies on the 'successful celebration' of the sporting event after a series of meetings in London to iron out a dispute with the international body responsible for it.10:08 PM on October 30

Kalmadi and Fennell pledge to work together

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Michael Fennell and 2010 Games Organising Committee (OC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi have decided to put aside their differences and work together as partners to host the Games next October.4:04 PM on October 30

Queen's Baton Relay to cover the longest distance this time

The Queen's Baton Relay, one of the great traditions of the Commonwealth Games, will travel 170,000 km and pass through 70 Commonwealth nations before reaching India for the Games starting Oct 3 next year.4:02 AM on October 30

Indian president, British queen launch Commonwealth baton relay

President Pratibha Patil joined Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Thursday to launch 2010 Commonwealth Games baton relay - described as the longest and most inclusive in history - at a gala Indian ceremony in Buckingham Palace.2:00 AM on October 30

Gill meets Games chief Fennell, says all issues resolved

Indian Sports Minister M.S. Gill said Thursday he has assured the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) that India is ready to host 'good Games' in 2010 and the entire country is behind the efforts.10:07 PM on October 29

No conflict between Kalmadi and Fennel, says minister

Union Minister of Sports M.S. Gill Friday said there was no conflict between Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennel and Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi.12:03 AM on October 24

We do not want any confrontation with CGF: Kalmadi

Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, says he does not want any more 'confrontation' with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and would try to resolve outstanding issues in his forthcoming meeting with the CGF president Michael Fennell in London.8:07 PM on October 23