XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 DELHI

CONTENTS

THE FRIENDLY GAMES ............................................................ 2 STAR ATHLETES OF THE COMMONWEALTH................. 18

• Commonwealth of Nations • Global Sports Icons
• Commonwealth Games • The Indian Stars
• Commonwealth Games Federation
• India’s Bid for the Commonwealth Games THE ‘LOOK’ OF THE GAMES................................................. 22
• The Logo
XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 DELHI................... 4 • The Mascot
• Unprecedented Scale
• Legacy of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi COMPETITION AND TRAINING VENUES......................... 24
• Stakeholders
NON-COMPETITION VENUES............................................. 28
DELHI AT ITS BEST....................................................................... 8 • OC CWG Delhi 2010 Headquarters
• City Makeover • Main Media Centre
• Communications • Indira Gandhi International Airport
• Civic Amenities • Flagship Hotel
• Medical Programme • The Games Village
• Hospitality
• Infrastructure VALUE PROGRAMMES............................................................. 31
• Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...............................................11 • Culture Programme
• Sub Committees and Functional Areas • Green Games
• Security • Volunteer Programme
• Technology
BUSINESS CLUB INDIA........................................................... 38
OLYMPIC SPORT COMING OF AGE IN INDIA..................15
• Generation Next is Ready! VISITING INDIA......................................................................... 39

COMPETITION SCHEDULE.....................................................16

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 THE FRIENDLY GAMES

COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS

The Commonwealth of Nations, popularly known as the

Commonwealth, is an association of independent sovereign
states and dependencies spread over every continent. From
Africa to Asia, the Pacific to the Caribbean, the Oceania to
Europe and the Americas, the Commonwealth’s two billion
people make up one-third of the world’s population, with a
common belief in equality, amidst the vast ocean of religious,
racial, linguistic, cultural and traditional diversities.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-

sport event held once every four years. The first such event,
then known as the British Empire Games, was held in 1930.
The Commonwealth Games are also known as the Friendly
Games as they are held between a family of nations that
share a common history and language. Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth and Patron of
the Commonwealth Games. HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of
Wessex KCVO is the Vice Patron.

Glimpses of the Indian show at the Closing Ceremony of the Melbourne Games.

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES FEDERATION

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is responsible

for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games.
The three core values of the Commonwealth Games
movement are Humanity, Equality and Destiny, which were
adopted by the Games movement in 2000. These values
inspire and unite millions of people and symbolise the broad
mandate for holding the games within the Commonwealth.
The CGF has 71 member nations and territories, called the
Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs).

INDIA’S BID FOR

THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the CGA of India,

with the support of the Government of India and the
Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
submitted a bid to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games
to the CGF in London in May 2003. Delhi won the right
to host the 2010 Games at the CGF General Assembly
held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in November 2003.

Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP & Chairman, Organising Committee Commonwealth Games

2010 Delhi, submitting the bid to HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex &
Vice Patron of the Commonwealth Games, while Mr. Randhir Singh,Vice Chairman,
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (extreme right) looks on.

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 XIX COMMONWEALTH
GAMES 2010 DELHI

UNPRECEDENTED SCALE
• 12 days of competition, 3 to 14 October 2010
• Television audience of two billion people across
• 71 CGAs, representing over one-third of the the Commonwealth
world’s population
• Availability of over 40,000 rooms across all
• 8,000 athletes and officials to participate categories to accommodate guests and officials

• 17 sports: Archery, Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, • 5,000 accredited media from the entire Commonwealth
Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls,
Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to launch Queen’s
Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling Baton Relay 2010 Delhi from Buckingham Palace
on 29 October 2009. This will be the longest ever
• Para-sports events: Athletics, Aquatics, Powerlifting Queen’s Baton Relay covering 190,000 kilometres
and Table Tennis across all continents, lasting over 340 days

• 23 world class Competition Venues and • A completely upgraded fleet of the national airline
32 Training Venues will transport athletes, officials and visitors

• The first time an international sporting event of • Business Club India, in partnership with
this magnitude is being held in India. The last major Confederation with Indian Industry (CII),
multi-sport event held was the Asian Games in to boost the country’s economic and business
Delhi in 1982, 28 years ago interests across the Commonwealth

• 30,000 volunteers to welcome athletes • Programmes and events across Delhi, at heritage
and visitors and assist the OC CWG Delhi 2010 sites and sports venues, to showcase Indian culture
in all operations during the Games and arts

• Spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies

focused on Indian culture

• Host city with world class infrastructure – revamped

national and international airports with a dedicated
new terminal for the Games, extended Metro lines,
new flyovers and over-bridges
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LEGACY OF THE XIX COMMONWEALTH
GAMES 2010 DELHI
Hosting a sporting event of the magnitude of the
Commonwealth Games is a matter of international prestige
and pride for the country. India is heralded as one of the
next economic superpowers of the world and the Games
will be another opportunity to project the nation on the
world stage. Delhi too, as the host city, will get the chance to
exhibit a new image for itself – that of a world class city
with international standards.

Not only will the Games leave behind improved

infrastructure and facilities for the citizens of Delhi, but will
also promote investment in the city. The hospitality sector
is an area that will see a huge growth spurt. Another sector
that will see substantial improvements will be transportation:
flyovers, bypasses, broader roads, a larger metro system, an
integrated Rail Bus Transport system and a high capacity bus
system. These will ease traffic congestion for Delhi’s citizens.
The modernisation of the Indira Gandhi International
Airport will go a long way towards improving India’s links
with the rest of the world.

The Games will leave behind world-class sports facilities

that generations of Indian sportspersons can use in the
future. The legacy of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010
Delhi will be to make the sports culture a part of the daily
life of every Indian, particularly the youth.

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 STAKEHOLDERS

The following key stakeholders are charged with the successful delivery of
the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi:

Commonwealth Games Federation:

The CGF is the supreme authority in all matters concerning the
Commonwealth Games. The CGF facilitates the preparation for and conduct
of the Games while fulfilling its mission of maintaining the integrity of the
Commonwealth Games. It also provides an interface between International
Federations and CGAs and ensures their complete cooperation during
the Games.

Indian Olympic Association:

The IOA is the apex sporting body in India responsible for the preparation
and participation of sportsmen from India in international games. A separate
federation at the national level in each sport assists the IOA in preparation of
sports men and women. The IOA is a signatory to the Host City Contract and
has constituted a separate body – the Organising Committee Commonwealth
Games 2010 Delhi (OC CWG Delhi 2010), to conduct the Commonwealth
Games in Delhi. It is committed, in collaboration with National Sports
Federations and the Government of India, to prepare the best possible team
for Delhi 2010.

Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi:

Under Protocol 2 of the Host City Contract, in accordance with Article 27 C
of the Constitution and with the approval of the CGF, the IOA has delegated
the responsibility for fulfilling the Contract to the OC CWG Delhi 2010,
empowering it to plan, manage and deliver the XIX Commonwealth Games
2010 Delhi. The OC CWG Delhi 2010 was formed on 10 February 2005,
as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of India.
It is a non-government, non-profit autonomous body that works in
collaboration with its partners to build a committed team and adopt best
practices for the successful delivery of the Games.

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Government of India:
The Government of India is the sovereign government of the host country
that has supported the Games since the initial bid stage. It is committed to
ensure adequate funds for the conduct of the Games to the OC CWG
Delhi 2010 as well as for the development of the required infrastructure
to various agencies.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the main agency for coordinating
activities relating to the Games with all other ministries of the Government
of India. The requirement to fulfil multiple functional roles as well as several
support areas in the organisation and management of an event of the stature
of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi includes several ministries,
departments and agencies of the Government of India within the purview of
delivery partners.

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has formed a Group of
Ministers headed by Mr. S. Jaspal Reddy, Minister for Urban Development,
to review progress and take decisions as required to facilitate all activities
concerning the Games. Delhi Police, along with the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of India, is committed to providing security during the Games
and associated events in the city of Delhi as well as security cover within all
venues of the Games including the Games Village.

Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi:

The GNCTD represents the host city. It is committed to ensure the
delivery of the required sports and civic infrastructure, amenities and
services including the beautification of the city to provide an enjoyable
experience to visitors during the Games. It is committed to comply
with all provisions of the Host City Contract.

An agency of the GNCTD that is specifically involved in the delivery of the

Games is Delhi Development Authority (DDA) which is entrusted with
development of the Games Village (in accordance with the venue briefs),
various competition and training venues.

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 DELHI AT ITS BEST
The host city Delhi is gearing up for the Games in more ways
than one and will look its best for this spectacular event!
CITY MAKEOVER
Connaught Place and Gole Market, two of Delhi’s main
heritage shopping areas, are receiving a facelift. The city’s
numerous heritage monuments are also being restored to
showcase Delhi’s glorious past. City beautification projects
include widening, strengthening and resurfacing of roads,
development of parking facilities, better street lighting,
modern bus shelters, new international standard signage,
and streetscaping of roads within 2 kilometre radius of all
Games venues.
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COMMUNICATIONS
In addition, communications will be considerably enhanced
with the introduction of a new TETRA based Secured
Communication Network for Delhi 2010. This ultra efficient
communication system, with 0 percent tolerance for failure,
will allow the Government of Delhi and other government
agencies to operate on a common platform.
CIVIC AMENITIES
New generation, transmission and distribution projects
(with a total capacity of 3,750 megawatt (MW)) as well as
upgradation of existing facilities, initiated by the Government
of Delhi, will ensure that the city gets 24 hour, uninterrupted
power supply during the Games. In an innovative project,
16 MW of green electricity will also be generated from
Municipal Solid Waste at two plants in Timarpur and Okhla.
Water supply will be boosted from the current 790 mega
gallons per day (MGD) to 945 MGD at Games time.
A holistic approach to water supply and sewage disposal
will considerably enhance these lifeline services.
MEDICAL PROGRAMME
A comprehensive Medical Programme has been planned
which will cover athletes, officials, Games Family, workforce
and spectators. Medical facilities at Government hospitals
are been upgraded for the provision of world-class medical
services during the Games. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital,
Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital and All India Institute of
Medical Sciences have been identified for definitive medical
care of participants, team officials, technical delegates, CGF
members and the Games Family. The OC CWG Delhi 2010
will ensure drug-free sports. To work towards this end, the
OC CWG Delhi 2010 is following guidelines and standards
set by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA). The
National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi,
recently accredited by WADA, will test samples of athletes
participating in the Games.
HOTEL JANPATH, DELHI
HOSPITALITY
Over 40,000 rooms, across all categories, will be available
to meet the requirements of the Games. The number will
include rooms made available through several schemes
launched by the Government of Delhi such as the Bed
and Breakfast Scheme, empanelment of guest houses, and
DDA flats at Jasola and Vasant Kunj (furnished by ITDC).
In addition, the state-owned India Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd (ITDC) and private hotels have embarked
on make-over and upgradation projects to welcome visitors
to Delhi and make their stay an enjoyable experience.
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 INFRASTRUCTURE

To ease traffic congestion and make travel smoother,

several projects have been initiated by GNCTD. These
include construction of 26 new flyovers, 24 new road over
and under bridges apart from widening, strengthening and
resurfacing of roads across the city. The eight-lane Delhi-
Gurgaon Expressway and the Noida-Delhi Flyway are
already functional.

Intercity connectivity will be enhanced with the addition of

new routes to the existing Metro lines in the city. The new
Airport Express Line, from the New Delhi Railway Station
to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, will enhance
connectivity between the city centre and airport. The Games
Village and main competition venues will also be connected
through the Metro, reducing travel time for athletes. A part
of the first segment of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor
is already operational in south Delhi. Close to 3,500
low-floor buses, including 1,000 air-conditioned buses will
ply on city roads during the Games to ease travel and 574
low-floor buses will also be available for the exclusive use
of athletes, technical officials and media personnel.

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 ORGANISATION
STRUCTURE
The organisational structure of the OC CWG Delhi 2010
is a critical element in ensuring seamless coordination
between a variety of agencies. It is a flexible and agile
management structure that can anticipate risks and
ensure superior execution of a large variety of tasks.
The OC CWG Delhi 2010 is headed by the Chairman,
ably assisted by the Vice Chairman, Secretary General,
Treasurer, Director General and Chief Operating Officer.
The OC CWG Delhi 2010 is organised into 34 distinct
Functional Areas (FAs), each related to an aspect critical
to the successful delivery of the Games. These 34 FAs
are each headed by a Joint Director Generals and/or an
Additional Director General.
SUB COMMITTEES AND
FUNCTIONAL AREAS
The role of Sub Committees is to act in an advisory
capacity to the OC CWG Delhi 2010 and make necessary
recommendations on planning and operational strategies
related to their respective functional areas. They are
in effect “Functional Area Committees”. Each Sub
Committee is headed by a Chairperson, assisted by a
Vice-Chairman, a Convenor, a Member Secretary and
functional specialist members as well as an advisor.
The 23 Sub Committees include:
Accommodation and Hospitality:
Responsible for providing accommodation to all stakeholders
and ensuring provision of adequate and cost-effective lodging
facilities and related services to the Games Family. It will also be
responsible for giving the Games Family an experience of Indian
hospitality in the true sense, assisting them with any tourism
information to enhance their visit to India.
Ceremonies, Ceremonial,Cultural and Creative:
Responsible for hosting Opening and Closing ceremonies,
cultural ceremonies in the city and Games Village, and
medal presentation ceremonies (victory ceremonies). The
objective of this Sub Committee is to promote the spirit
of the Games and showcase Indian art forms through a
variety of cultural events and ceremonies.
City Services and Coordination:
Responsible for determining key decision-making
processes for the Coordination and City Operations
functions; liaising with external stakeholders to ensure
the rapid completion of quality infrastructure; liaising
with Government agencies to deliver a sustainable
legacy of the Game; and working in close liaison with the
Consultants, appointed by OC CWG 2010 Delhi for the
conduct of the Games.
Communication and Technology:
Responsible for providing technological infrastructure,
equipment, software systems and services to enable
and support all the technology requirements for the
preparation and staging of the Games.
Dope Control:
The overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with
the doping control guidelines of the CGF lies with this
Sub Committee. It is responsible for developing the
Doping Control Programme for the Games and ensures
that guidelines and standards set by the World Anti
Doping Agency (WADA) are being complied with.
Environment:
Responsible for developing an Environment Management
Programme incorporating environmental best practices
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 and ensuring a holistic approach to sustainability and
environment services; conducting comprehensive
environmental impact assessment of Games; developing
an appropriate response plan for potential emergencies
and for the prevention and mitigation of environmental
impacts that may arise; creating awareness through
promotion material; and preparing and submitting a
Sustainability and Environment Summary Report.
Finance:
Responsible for developing the general Games Budget,
monitoring revenue and expenditure with the budget, acting
as a focal point for budgeting, financial control and financial
reporting across Functional Areas; and assisting all Functional
Areas in conducting financial transactions and activities
in consonance with the clauses of the CGF regulations,
relevant tax legislation and other applicable statutes.
Games Village:
The Games Village is an expression of the hospitality
offered by the host city to the athletes and team officials
and plays an integral role in fostering a lasting impression
of the host city and the overall Games experience. The
objective of this Sub Committee is to provide a ‘home
away from home’ experience to the athletes and team
officials in a safe, secure, comfortable, pleasant and high
quality environment including an adequate and high-
quality food and beverage service.
Gate Management and Spectator Services:
Responsible for advising the Executive Management on
matters relating to regulation of entry by competitors,
officials, spectators, VIPs, etc, into the different venues
for the Games; organising gate keeping and ushering
duties at all venues and maintaining close liaison with
the Volunteers Committee; liaising and communicating
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with Functional Areas and other stakeholders to
ensure all their needs are met in the formulation of
strategies and policies for the delivery of the Gates
Management function.
Queen’s Baton Relay:
Responsible for coordinating with local authorities, police
agencies, community groups, etc, across India and with
State Olympic Associations to host the Relay; directing
Press Operations activities to promote and support
crowd building activities.
Legal and IPR:
Responsible for providing ongoing legal and IPR
assistance to all the functional areas of the OC CWG
Delhi 2010. It will establish a team of legal experts and
shall draw upon the expertise of contracted experts as
and when required.
Logistics and Procurement:
Responsible for developing the Logistics Plan and liaising
with the Technology FA to come up with a Master
Delivery Schedule and Warehouse Management software.
The central Procurement function helps in optimising
procurement costs for the Games as well as meeting
procurement deadlines.
Marketing, Revenue and Corporate Communication:
Responsible for preparing and implementing policies
and plans regarding Corporate Affiliates, Sponsorship,
Merchandising, and Ticketing.
Medical and Health Services:
The objective of this Sub Committee is to ensure prompt
and efficient medical care including the availability of first
aid and other emergency medical services for athletes,
Games Family, spectators, workforce, media and sponsors
at competitions venues and Athletes Village.
NOC and CGA Relations:
Responsible for providing services to the members of the
CGF, CGAs, IFs, athletes, officials and other accredited
VIPs as well as delivering protocol-related services both
prior to and during the Games.
Protocol and Accreditation:
Responsible for identifying and accrediting qualified and
eligible people involved in hosting the Games and allowing
them necessary access to perform their role in a secure
and organised environment.
Publicity and Media:
Responsible for creating and executing a media and
publicity plan which will disseminate the message of the
Games by generating enthusiasm within and outside the
host city/country, thus showcasing India to the world.
Image and Look function plays a central role in creating,
establishing, enhancing and protecting values of the Delhi
2010 brand. It controls the visual presentation of the
Games and communicates the character of the host city,
thereby contributing to a memorable Games experience.
Reception:
Responsible for ensuring traditional reception of athletes,
officials and Games Family at the airport, Athletes
Village and Games Family Hotels and ensuring speedy
and seamless processes in association with Immigration,
Protocol and Accreditation Sub Committees.
Security:
Functions closely with the Delhi Police and responsible
for all aspects of safety of the Games and Games Family,
including accreditation, access control, disaster control,
threat management and security of all venues and the
Games Village.
Sports/Games Technical Conduct Committee
(GTCC):
Responsible for planning and conducting the Games as
per CGF guidelines and ensuring that athletes and sport
competitions remain the focus of the OC CWG Delhi 2010.
The objective of the GTCC is to provide centralised planning
for all sports competition elements in the areas of detailed
field of play and venue requirements, sport entries, the
development of the competition schedule and sport results.
Transport:
Responsible for ensuring comprehensive transport related
services for the Games route planning and management.
Its objective is to ensure punctual and safe transport
services to the Games Family, VIPs, athletes, team officials,
accredited media and broadcasters and technical officials.
Travel:
Responsible for liaising and communicating with
Functional Areas and other stakeholders to ensure all
their needs are met in the formulation of strategies
and policies for the delivery of the Travel function; and
determining key decision-making processes for the
Travel function.
Volunteer:
Responsible for planning the volunteer programme
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 including hiring, selection, and retention of a good team
of volunteers. The right mix of volunteers is extremely
essential for hosting the Games successfully as they will
be the first interface for visitors when they come to India.
The Volunteer function will support all the functional
areas of the OC CWG Delhi 2010 in fulfilling personnel
requirements based on requisite skills and competencies.
Security
Safety of the athletes, officials and visitors during the Games
is the top most priority for the OC CWG Delhi 2010.
Regular discussions with the Government of Delhi and the
security agencies are ongoing to ensure that the Games
are a safe, secure and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Several measures – including the use of state-of-the-art-
technology – have been taken to further boost the security
apparatus of the city.
Technology
A world-class, state-of-the-art technology and communications
network will ensure the following during the Games:
• Seamless and resilient data network across
competition and non-competition venues;
• Telecommunication Services including fixed
telecommunications, Telephony services and equipment,
mobile telephones, data/internet communications,
personal handheld radios and pagers;
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• A variety of Games Management Systems and
associated equipment and services to support various
functional areas of D2010, such as accreditation
system and the software and equipment required
for the accreditation process;
• Timing, Scoring and Measurement equipment and
services to support the sporting competition;
• Results Systems and Services to support the
sporting competition and the requirements of various
end users, in particular the sporting relating bodies,
broadcasters and media;
• Distribution of information to particular
applications such as the website, Games Family
Information Service (GFIS), press agency feeds and
other information services including athlete
biographies, historical results and general information
to support the results, Internet and GFIS services;
• Office technology and systems to support the
D2010 organisation throughout the planning and
execution phases of the Games;
• Provision of a cable television network (CATV)
system from the International Broadcast Centre to
selected competition and non-competition venues
(such as the MCG,Village and IBC);
 OLYMPIC SPORT COMING
OF AGE IN INDIA

India’s medal tally has been amongst the top 10 in the recent
Commonwealth Games. Spirits and energy levels are high
and all efforts are being made to ensure that India is among
the top two nations in the medals tally at Delhi 2010.
GENERATION NEXT IS READY!
The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) held in Pune from
12-18 October in 2008 have gone a long way in proving the
potential of India’s young sportspersons. India topped the
medal charts with 76 medals including 33 gold.

Indian athletes dominated Wrestling (seven Golds), Shooting

(six Golds), Athletics (six Golds), Badminton (three Golds)
and Swimming (three Golds).

AUCKLAND 1990 VICTORIA 1994 KUALA LUMPUR 1998 MANCHESTER 2002 MELBOURNE 2006 DELHI 2010
32 MEDALS 24 MEDALS 25 MEDALS 69 MEDALS 49 MEDALS
13 GOLD 6 GOLD 7 GOLD 30 GOLD 22 GOLD

CYG Pune’s medals tally

RANK COUNTRY GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL
1 India 33 26 17 76
2 Australia 24 18 23 65
3 England 18 9 14 41
4 South Africa 7 14 9 30
5 Canada 6 11 9 26
6 Wales 5 5 6 16
7 Malaysia 3 4 6 13
8 Scotland 3 3 12 18
9 New Zealand 3 1 3 7
10 Kenya 3 0 3 6

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 COMPETITION
SCHEDULE

    3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct

  XIX COMMONWEALTH
  GAMES 2010
  DELHI SUN MON TUES
      0 1 2
Opening Ceremony   JN Stadium      
Closing Ceremony   JN Stadium      
Aquatics Diving Dr SPM Swimming Complex      
  Swimming Dr SPM Swimming Complex      
  Synchronised Dr SPM Swimming Complex      
Archery   Yamuna Sports Complex/India Gate  
Athletics Track & Field JN Stadium        
  Marathon JN Stadium/Marathon Course        
  Walk India Gate        
Badminton   Siri Fort Sports Complex      
Boxing   Talkatora Indoor Stadium      
Cycling Track IG Sports Complex      
  Road Mass Start India Gate      
  Road Time Trials Noida Highway Express Rd      
Gymnastics Artistic IG Sports Complex      
  Rhythmic IG Sports Complex        
Hockey   Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium      
Lawn Bowls   JN Sports Complex      
Netball   Thyagaraj Sports Complex      
Rugby 7s   Delhi University      
Shooting Clay Target Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range      
  Full Bore CRPF Campus, Kadarpur      
  Pistol and Small Bore Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range      
Squash   Siri Fort Sports Complex      
Table Tennis   Yamuna Sports Complex      
Tennis   RK Khanna Tennis Stadium      
Weightlifting   JN Sports Complex      
Wrestling   IG Sports Complex      
Medal Ceremonies day wise   0 11 18

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6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct Medal
WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THUR  
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11  
                   
                   
              10
                  44
                  2
        8
                48
                2
                2
                  6
                  11
                  12
                  2
                  2
                  14
                6
                  2
                  6
                  1
                  1
                  8
                  2
                  26
                  5
                  8
                  5
                  17
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26 35 41 31 26 19 21 27 16 271

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 STAR ATHLETES OF THE
COMMONWEALTH

Global sports icons and world champions, expected to

compete at Delhi 2010, include:

STEPHANIE RICE USAIN BOLT (Athletics) CHRIS HOY

(Swimming) Country: Jamaica
Country: Australia
Gold medals in 100 m
Gold medals in 200 m Individual Medley, 400 m Individual (9.69s), 200 m (19.30s), and
Medley & 4x100 m Freestyle Relay at the Beijing Olympics 4x100 m relay (37.10s) at the
Beijing Olympics, all in world
record timings
(Cycling)
Country: Scotland
3 Gold medals at Beijing
Olympics. Most successful
Olympic male cyclist of
all time

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 SHELLY-ANN FRASER
(Athletics)
Country: Jamaica
Gold medallist in 100 m at Beijing Olympics

LEE CHONG WEI ASAFA POWELL REBECCA ADLINGTON

(Badminton) (Athletics) (Swimming)
Country: Malyasia Country: Jamaica Country: England
Silver Medalist in Men’s The second-fastest sprinter 2 Gold medals in Swimming at the Beijing Olympics
Singles Badminton Event in the history of 100 m World record holder for 800 m Freestyle
at the Beijing Olympics.
Current World No.1 with
5 Super Series titles

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 THE INDIAN STARS

Spearheading Team India’s campaign will be:

VIJENDER SINGH
(Boxing)
• Bronze medal at the
Beijing Olympics
• Silver medal at the
2006 Melbourne
Games
• Bronze medal at the
2006 Doha Asian
Games
ABHINAV BINDRA
(Shooting)
• India’s first ever Olympic Gold medallist
• Gold medals in the Melbourne 2006 & Manchester
2002 Commonwealth
SOMDEV
VARMAN
(Tennis)
Runner-up at the
Chennai Open 2009.
India’s most exciting
singles player in a
generation

SUSHIL KUMAR
(Wrestling)
• Bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008
• Hat-trick of Commonwealth Wrestling Championships
(2003, 2005 & 2007)

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SANIA MIRZA
(Tennis) VIRDHAWAL KHADE
(Swimnming)
India’s most
popular female First Indian swimmer to compete in 3 events at the
tennis player ever! Beijing Olympics; Gold medallist at CYG 2008 Pune

SAINA
NEHWAL
(Badminton)
India’s current
badminton
sensation. Quarter
Finalist at the
Beijing Olympics;
winner Super
Series tournament,
Indonesia LEANDER PAES
(Tennis)
India’s most successful professional tennis player;
former captain of the Indian tennis team; winner of
several doubles and mixed doubles events at the
Tennis Grand Slam events.

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 THE ‘LOOK’ OF
THE GAMES

THE LOGO

The logo for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Purple: Combining the stable and calming aspects of
is inspired by the ‘Chakra’. blue with the mystical qualities of pink, this colour satisfies
the need for reassurance, while adding a hint of mystery
and excitement.

Red,Yellow & Blue: Commonwealth Games colours,

representing the ‘Trinity of Values’ that symbolise the games;
unifying Humanity (Red) giving all athletes a chance to realise
their Destiny (Yellow) and promoting Equality (Blue).

Pink: This colour has also been introduced to the palette

adding an element of surprise and luxury to the Games look
programme. It plays to the crowd and truly reflects India in
all its resplendent glory.

Colour Palette:

The colour palette for the Delhi 2010 look programme

combines two of the distinctive colours of the Delhi 2010
Emblem with the official colours of the Commonwealth Games.

Green: The colour that signifies life, energy and high spirits
also represents the fact that Delhi 2010 will be the first-
ever Green Games. With a spring in your step, face every
challenge and overcome hurdles with radiance and gusto.

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THE MASCOT

In Indian mythology, the tiger is associated with Goddess

Durga, the embodiment of Shakti (or female power) and the
vanquisher of evil. She rides her powerful vehicle – the tiger
– into combat, especially in her epic and victorious battle
against Mahishasur, a dreaded demon.

Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010

Delhi, is the most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth
Games 2010 Delhi. His name comes from the Hindi word
Sher – meaning tiger. Shera truly represents the modern
Indian. He is an achiever with a positive attitude, a global
citizen but justifiably proud of his nation’s ancient heritage,
a fierce competitor but with integrity and honesty. Shera is
also a ‘large-hearted gentleman’ who loves making friends
and enthusing people to ‘come out and play’.

Shera embodies values that the nation is proud of: majesty,

power, charisma, intelligence and grace. His athletic prowess,
courage and speed on the field are legendary. He is also
a reminder of the fragile environment he lives in and our
responsibility towards the protection of his ecosystem.

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 COMPETITION AND
TRAINING VENUES

ARCHERY - YAMUNA SPORTS COMPLE

Facilities Training Venues

40 targets • Yamuna Sports Complex

AQUATICS - DR. S.P. MUKHERJEE AQUATIC COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

50 m x 25 m covered competition pool; • Games Village

Warm-up pool: 6 lanes • Yamuna Sports Complex
• MDC National Stadium
• Siri Fort Sports Complex

ATHLETICS - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

400 m, 9 lane synthetic track with • Games Village: Track events; Jumps; Long Throws
facility for field events • Delhi University: Track & Jumps
Warm up areas • Chhatrasal Stadium: Track events & Jumps
Track & Jumps: 1; Long throws: 1 • Thyagaraj Sports Complex: Track events & Jumps

BADMINTON - SIRI FORT SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Competition courts: 5; • Siri Fort Sports Complex - 6 courts

Warm-up courts: 3 • Saket Sports Complex - 3 courts

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BOXING - TALKATORA INDOOR STADIUM
Facilities Training Venues

Competition ring: 1; • Delhi University - 4 rings

Warm-up areas: 4

CYCLING - INDIRA GANDHI SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

250 m covered timber Velodrome • Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

(air-conditioned)

GYMNASTICS - INDIRA GANDHI INDOOR STADIUM

Facilities Training Venues

Apparatus for women and men • Yamuna Sports Complex (RG)

Rhythmic Gymnastics area • Indira Gandhi Sports Complex
Podium

HOCKEY - MAJOR DHYAN CHAND NATIONAL STADIUM

Facilities Training Venues

Competition pitches: 2; • MDC National Stadium

Warm-up pitch: 1 • Shivaji Stadium
• Yamuna Sports Complex

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 LAWN BOWLS - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX
Facilities Training Venues

4 Synthetic Greens • Yamuna Sports Complex (2 greens)

• Delhi Public School, RK Puram (2 greens)

NETBALL - THYAGARAJ SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Match court: 1; • Thyagaraj Sports Complex - 2 courts

Warm-up courts: 2 • Delhi University - 2 courts

RUGBY 7S - DELHI UNIVERSITY (NORTH CAMPUS)

Facilities Training Venues

Field: 1 • Delhi University - 7

• Jamia Milia Islamia - 1

WEIGHTLIFTING - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Competition platform: 1; • Games Village - 12 training platforms

Warm-up platforms: 12

SQUASH - SIRI FORT SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Singles courts: 11; • Siri Fort Sports Complex - 3

Doubles courts: 5;
Show court: 1

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TABLE TENNIS - YAMUNA SPORTS COMPLEX
Facilities Training Venues

Show court: 2 tables; • Yamuna Sports Complex

Match tables: 8; • Jamia Milia Islamia
Warm-up and training: 10 tables

TENNIS - R.K. KHANNA TENNIS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Centre court: 1; • Siri Fort Sports Complex - 9 courts

Show court: 1; • R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium - 6 courts
Match courts: 6;
Warm-up courts: 6

SHOOTING - DR. KARNI SINGH SHOOTING RANGE AND

CRPF CAMPUS, KADARPUR
Facilities Training Venues
Rifle-Pistol:10 m: 80 Firing points; 25 m: • Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
50 Firing points; 50 m: 80 Firing points;
Finals range: 10 m, 25 m and 50 m
Trap & Skeet: 6, Combined ranges
Full Bore: Firing Points: 300 yd, 500 yd,
• CRPF Campus, Kadarpur
600 yd, 900 yd, 1,000 yd

WRESTLING - INDIRA GANDHI SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities Training Venues

Competition mat areas: 3; • Games Village - 4 mats

Warm-up mat areas: 6 • Ludlow Castle - 4 mats
• Sri Ram College of Commerce - 4 mats

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 NON-COMPETITION
VENUES

OC CWG DELHI 2010 HEADQUARTERS

The OC CWG Delhi 2010 is located in the iconic

New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) building, opposite
Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

• The office is spread over nine floors with a capacity

to accommodate a workforce of over 1,200.

• Its effective structural design, modern facilities,

accessibility from all parts of Delhi, multi-level
parking space and 24-hour power backup make
it a state-of-the-art workspace.

• The design concept of the interiors of this uniquely

shaped building showcases India of the 21st century,
an amalgamation of tradition and technological
advancement.

• The interiors complement contemporary design

elements with usage of indigenous, eco-friendly and OC CWG Delhi 2010 headquarters
traditional materials. non-rights holding television channels and IBC for
broadcasters and technicians who will produce live
MAIN MEDIA CENTRE television coverage of the Games.

A state-of-the-art Main Media Centre (MMC), which • Delhi 2010 will broadcast in all 71 CGAs, as well as
will comprise the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) an increasing number of non-Commonwealth markets.
and the Main Press Centre (MPC), will be set up at
Pragati Maidan. • In India, the terrestrial broadcaster, Doordarshan,
will telecast the Games, ensuring the widest reach
• IBC will be managed by the host broadcaster Prasar possible. High Definition (HD) broadcast will be
Bharti, and the MPC by the Press Information Bureau launched by Doordarshan and used for the first
(PIB), both state owned agencies. time in India.
• The MPC will provide workspace for accredited
print journalists, photographers and members of

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INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FLAGSHIP HOTEL

Delhi 2010 has heralded a new wave of development The OC CWG Delhi 2010 has signed a Memorandum of
throughout Delhi NCR. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Understanding (MoU) with India Tourism Development
Airport (IGIA) is undergoing a major facelift. It will be Corporation Ltd (ITDC), officially recognising Hotel Ashok
thoroughly modernised, upgraded and expanded to handle as the Games Family Hotel.
the passenger traffic envisaged during the Games.
• The hotel will offer 500 rooms
• A new state-of-the-art terminal (T3) with a capacity
to handle 37 million passengers per year will be • The flagship family Hotel Ashok will host members
commissioned in time for the Games. It will have of CGAs, the CGF, International Sports Federations,
78 aero-bridges, of which nine will be compatible Technical Delegates and the IOA. It is being renovated
to handle operations of mammoth A-380 aircraft, to upgrade rooms and suites, create more parking space,
as well as 20 remote parking bays for passengers. and give a facelift to public areas inside the hotel, such as
the lounge, lobby and restaurants.
• To ease parking problems, an ultra modern multi-
level car parking, taxi staging and bus parking facility • The hotel will host facilitation offices of the CGF
with a capacity of 15,000 lots is being constructed. and OC CWG Delhi 2010. All events and meetings
of different constituent groups will be held at the
• With a new domestic departure terminal and an Games Family Hotel.
integrated terminal, the IGIA will have a capacity to
handle 60 million passengers per annum.
HOTEL ASHOK
• The airport’s connectivity with the city has been
enhanced through a six-lane highway (National
Highway 8).
• A dedicated high-speed Metro rail link from the
airport to the city centre will be operational shortly.

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 THE GAMES VILLAGE

The Delhi 2010 Games Village is located off National

Highway 24 adjacent to the Akshardham Temple at the
Noida intersection. This prime location ensures that the
Games Village is easily accessible from all competition and
training venues. The state-of-the-art Games Village is being
developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), an
agency of the Government of India and a Commonwealth
Games delivery partner.

• The Village is designed to translate traditional Indian

hospitality into standards of comfort and excellence
never seen before by participating teams.

• It is spread over an area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre).

• It has 14 blocks, 34 towers and 1,168 air-conditioned

flats to comfortably accommodate 8,000 athletes
and officials.

• The Village will also have training areas for Athletics,

Swimming, Weightlifting, Wrestling and a Fitness Centre.
Temporary structures will house the International Zone,
Village Operation and Support Areas.

Surrounded by a green natural cover, the Village will provide

a safe, relaxing and soothing environment for the athletes
and officials. The Village will provide athletes a home away
from home, making their living experience comfortable and
memorable. The Village is being developed using principles
of sustainable site planning, design and construction in
accordance with the Green Games mandate.

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VALUE PROGRAMMES

QUEEN’S BATON RELAY

2010 DELHI

The Queen’s Baton Relay is one of • The baton will journey 170,000 kilometres for
the great traditions of the Common- 240 days in the international sector, comprising
wealth Games. Queen’s Baton Relays 70 nations of the Commonwealth.
have been the curtain raiser to every
Commonwealth Games since 1958. • On its 100 day national tour, the baton will visit
Uniting the Commonwealth, the every Indian state and its capital, plus many other
Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will cities along the way, covering in excess of 20,000
be a rousing celebration that will kilometres.
showcase India to the world.
• The relay will conclude with the final Baton bearer
• Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 entering the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the
Delhi will commence when Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth
Her Majesty Queen Games on 3 October 2010 where Her Majesty’s
Elizabeth II, Head of the message will be read aloud, officially opening
Commonwealth entrusts the Games.
the baton containing Her
message to the first Baton • The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is a fusion of hand
bearer at Buckingham Palace crafted elements interplayed with a precision
on 29 October 2009. engineered body, ornamented with a free flowing
inlay of a range of soils. The baton embodies a
• The baton will travel in fusion of a diverse India and its contemporary
excess of 190,000 avatars – an enterprising, young nation with
kilometres over a 340 day many facets.
period; this will make the
Delhi 2010 Queen’s Baton • Its technology features include the ability to
Relay one of the longest capture images and sound as it travels through all
relays in the history of the nations of the Commonwealth; the latest global
Commonwealth Games. positioning system (GPS) technology; and light
emitting diodes (LEDs) embedded on the baton
which will change into the colours of a country’s
flag whilst in that country.

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 CULTURE PROGRAMME

The 11 minute Indian segment at the Closing Ceremony

of the 2006 Commonwealth Games at the Melbourne
Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne won accolades from
all viewers. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the
XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi are planned to be
a dazzling display of Indian creative energies that will live in
the memories of the spectators for a long time.

• Delhi 2010 provides a historic opportunity to

exhibit and showcase India’s rich and cultural
heritage to the world.

• Events displaying Indian culture, heritage and folk

lore will be held throughout the Games at several
locations across the city.

• Delhi will witness a slew of events celebrating the Culture Programme

diverse cultural panorama of India including its folk
and classical dances, classical music, theatre and
films as well as other creative skills, arts and crafts.

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ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

Taking cognizance of the global challenges of environment

and sustainability, the OC CWG Delhi 2010 has placed
high priority on environmental concerns and issues in the
planning and delivery of the Games.
• The Green Games vision is to strive towards
hosting the world’s first consumption neutral event,
through sustainable action and demonstration of
eco consciousness in decision making.
• To achieve this vision, the OC CWG Delhi 2010
will focus on waste management, forestation,
anti-litter campaigns, sustainable transport,
use of renewable energy sources and efficient
water management.
• OC CWG Delhi 2010 will work closely with key
delivery partners and the GNCTD in implementing
key mitigation, reduction and offset initiatives for
the Games
• OC CWG Delhi 2010 has signed a strategic MoU
with United Nations Environmental Programme
(UNEP) to assist in the delivery of the Green
Games Mandate.
• The Green Games initiatives are being implemented
at all competition and non-competition venues.
All venues are being developed using principles of
sustainable site planning, design and construction
of buildings.
• The Green Games initiative was launched on World
Environment Day, 5 June 2009, in New Delhi with
the planting of 71 saplings, representing the 71 CGAs.

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 VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME

The XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi garner the

generous support of over 30,000 volunteers who, in the
true spirit of volunteerism, will come forward selflessly
to contribute their time and effort to making the Games
a truly spectacular event.

• The volunteers are the “Face of the Games” and

the “Backbone of the Organising Committee.”

• The Volunteer Programme is aimed at encouraging

every citizen – regardless of age, creed and occupation
to engage with and participate in making the
Games the best ever.

• The Programme will leave behind an invaluable legacy

of trained technical and non-technical volunteers.

• It will offer the volunteers an opportunity to make

their nation proud by showcasing Indian hospitality and
ethos, enhance their interest in sports knowledge, work
with an international team of experts, and build lasting
friendships with people from across the world.

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 BUSINESS CLUB INDIA

The Games present a unique opportunity to boost and

further the country’s economic and business interests.
The OC CWG 2010 Delhi and the Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII), India’s premier non-government, non-profit
industry-led and -managed organisation, have entered a
partnership to develop and institutionalise Business Club
India (BCI).

• BCI will further the economic and business

interests of India globally by establishing contacts
with the business communities across the
Commonwealth before and during the Games by
marketing India as the preferred business partner
and investment destination.

• It promotes, projects and showcases the India

business opportunity globally and strives to bring
high-powered business delegations from across
continents during the Games so that they are able
to enjoy the Games and simultaneously use the
opportunity to transact business.

• It aims to serve as a ‘one stop shop’ for all information

on business and investment opportunities a rising out
of the Games, indirectly or directly.

• It works as a catalyst to network among industry

members, match-makes online to enhance businesses,
and provides a platform to share in formation on macro
and micro economic issues, especially sector-specific
opportunities, with reference to investment opportunities,
scope of business expansion, export potential and
future outlook.

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 THE TAJ MAHAL, AGRA

VISITING INDIA

October, the month when the Games are to be held, is the

best time to visit Delhi, with average daytime temperatures
at 22ºC (71.5ºF).You can visit many of Delhi’s numerous
heritage sites and monuments, sample world class cuisine
and entertainment at the city’s numerous hotels and
restaurants, shop till you drop at the various malls and
shopping outlets the city provides, and experience all that
this vibrant, exciting city has to offer.

Delhi is located a few hours away from the world’s greatest

monument to love, the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra. Also close
by is the colourful state of Rajasthan with its forts and
palaces, tales of valour, and unbeatable exotic experiences.

The sheer scale and diversity of India offers a range of

destinations and experiences found nowhere else in the
world: the mystical and breathtaking Himalayas in the north;
vast beaches with an exciting range of water sports and
other activities; peaceful lagoons and inland waterways;
yoga and meditation to lift your spirits; wildlife parks to
commune with nature; and ancient heritage sites to remind
you of India’s ancient past. Incredible India has it all – waiting
to be experienced!!

AKSHARDHAM

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 NOTES

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