Commonwealth Games 2010 News

Delhi Metro may run past midnight during Games

Delhi Metro could run past midnight during the 2010 Commonwealth Games for the convenience of visitors. It would provide safe transport and access to nightlife in the national capital, says a senior Delhi government official.5:30 PM on October 11

India aiming to be sporting power at 2010 Games

Even as the 2010 Commonwealth Games buzz is on India's infrastructural preparedness, a million-dollar programme has been quietly training away athletes to make the country a sporting power.5:00 PM on October 11

Fennell satisfied with Commonwealth Games preparations: Bhanot

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Michael Fennell, who last month raised doubts about the preparations for the 2010 Games here, is satisfied with the progress after taking stock of the situation, Secretary General of the Organising Committee Lalit Bhanot said Saturday.9:30 PM on October 10

Civic body conducts first stray dog census in Delhi

Keeping in mind the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has conducted the first census of stray dogs, according to which there are over 260,000 of them in the capital.6:30 PM on October 10

CWG delegates satisfied after visiting three venues

The delegates of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) visited three venues Friday and were satisfied with the progress of the work, said Lalit Bhanot, secretary general of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee.9:30 PM on October 09

Games Organising Committee to support Fiji's cause

Secretary general of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Lalit Bhanot said Thursday that India will support Fiji's membership to be retained for the 2010 Games here.9:02 PM on October 08

Three hospitals to provide facilities for Commonwealth Games

The Delhi government has finalised three government hospitals for providing medical facilities to athletes, team officials and others during the Commonwealth Games next year, state Health Minister Kiran Walia said.9:00 PM on October 08

Commonwealth delegates assess 2010 Games preparedness

An off-the-cuff remark by a Commonwealth Games Federation member during the delgates' conducted tour of various venues Thursday caught the organisers off guard, and thereafter the media was kept at an arm's length for the rest of the day.9:00 PM on October 08

Fennell caught napping during CWG presentation

Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell, who raised concerns about India's preparedness for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, was found napping during a presentation made by the Organising Committee (OC) at the Thyagaraj Stadium here Thursday.6:30 PM on October 08

A lot needs to be done: Commonwealth Games panel member

After visiting the upcoming Games Village here for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a member of the CG Federation (CGF) felt Thursday that a lot still needs to be done though quite a bit of work has been carried out.2:00 PM on October 08

Traffic jams expected across Delhi Thursday

Delhi Police have advised people to use public transport, expecting traffic congestions Thursday as some key roads will be closed for the smooth passage of Commonwealth Games delegates who will visit the venues.9:31 PM on October 07

Fenell shares his concerns with Gill

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chairman Mike Fenell Wednesday met India's Sports Minister M.S. Gill to discuss the progress of work for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.9:31 PM on October 07

30,000 volunteers to tender emergency care during CWG

As many as 30,000 young volunteers, who are fluent in English, will be trained to help people and reach them to hospitals in time in case of accidents during the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG). The first batch of 200 such youngsters has already been rolled out for the ongoing CWG General Assembly here.9:30 PM on October 07

CWG officials optimistic about India hosting 2010 Games

Officials of member countries of the Commonwealth Games Federation (GGF) here for the General Assembly sounded optimistic about India successfully hosting the 2010 Games.8:01 PM on October 07

Dikshit briefs Manmohan Singh on Commonwealth Games projects

Under fire for the delay in preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday met and briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the status of various projects related to the event.6:31 PM on October 06