Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Court pulls up MCD for indoor basketball stadium

Delhi High Court Wednesday pulled up the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for constructing an indoor basketball stadium in a park in central Delhi for the 2010 Commonwealth Games without proper sanction.8:05 PM on October 21

India approves $8 mn security system for Commonwealth Games

India Monday approved state-of-the-art security system for the 2010 Commonwealth Games here at an estimated cost of Rs.370 crore ($8 million), a move that also aims to set a benchmark for all such big events in future. The Integrated Security System (ISS) will be developed by an Indian company.2:07 AM on October 21

India approves Rs.370 crore security cover for Games

India Monday approved state-of-the-art security for the 2010 Commonwealth Games at an estimated cost of Rs.370 crore - a move that also aims to set a benchmark for all big events in future.12:07 AM on October 21

Delhiites urged to use public transport during 2010 Games

Given the high security and traffic diversions would effect traffic during next year's Commonwealth Games (CWG), Delhi Police Monday said it would appeal to the people to use Metro and public transport during Games. Traders and offices would be asked to shutter their workplaces on the Games' closing day.12:05 AM on October 21

Special Operations Group to secure Delhi airport for Games

A month before the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a crack team of commandos, civil aviation personnel and others will take care of security at the capital's international airport, which will not only see hordes of spectators but also top athletes from abroad.8:06 PM on October 20

Dikshit's spies on prowl to inspect Games projects

With projects related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) on in every nook and corner of the national capital, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has set loose senior officials to spy on progress.8:06 PM on October 20

Randhir gets down to the nitty-gritty of the Games work

Vice-chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) Randhir Singh, who has emerged as the pointsman for the 2010 New Delhi Games, has started addressing the areas of concern listed by Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell here over a week ago.8:03 PM on October 20

Sports Minister meets Kalmadi over tussle with Fennell

Sports Minister M.S.Gill Tuesday met Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi in his effort to end the standoff between CGOC and the Games' Federation (CGF).8:03 PM on October 20

Midnight inspections for Commonwealth Games projects

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has directed senior officials to continuously monitor Commonwealth Games projects for their progress, saying sometimes they should make midnight inspections to ensure projects are completed on time and are being executed properly.8:02 PM on October 20

Police unveil security plans for Commonwealth Games

Delhi will have exclusive lanes for vehicles, four-layered security check at venues, experts to battle chemical or biological weapons as well as helicopter surveillance during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi Police announced Monday.6:07 PM on October 20

Street food to spice up Games - minus golgappas?

Crispy hot samosas, spicy kachauris, melt-in-the-mouth gulab jamuns... Delhi's famous street food is high on the menu for visitors to the 2010 Commonwealth Games. And it's about to be laid out in hot and cold carts, with an official stamp of hygiene.6:04 PM on October 20

Commonwealth Games baton to enter India at Attari-Wagah border

The baton relay for New Delhi's Commonwealth Games (CWG) will enter India from the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar June 25 next year.6:04 PM on October 20

I wil try and broker peace between Kalmadi, Fennell: Gill

Sports Minister M.S. Gill Monday said he will try to broker peace between Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Michael Fennell and Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi.6:02 PM on October 20

Police unveil 'foolproof security' for Commonwealth Games

Delhi will have exclusive lanes for vehicles, four-layered security checks at venues, experts to battle chemical or biological weapons as well as helicopter surveillance during the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG), Delhi Police announced Monday.11:51 AM on October 20

Kalmadi's charges unwanted, unfair: Hooper

Commonwealth Games Chief Executive Officer Mike Hooper Thursday vehemently refuted the charges levelled by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi of being an 'impediment' in the preparation of the 2010 Games, saying they are 'unwanted, unfair and unjust.'10:02 PM on October 15