Commonwealth Game Delhi 2010

Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 are being considered golden opportunity for the city to boost up its infrastructure and economy. Any sport event helps the city and its people in generating employment opportunities and wealth, and the Commonwealth Games in Delhi are not an exception. Moreover, the city is all ready for cashing out the opportunity. The games in Delhi would be a golden chance for sports persons from India to shine and win medal and accolades.

Hotel Accommodation in Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi

Although the accommodation would be provided to participating players and that too free of cost, officials and media professionals would require to pay for their staying in New Delhi during the 19th Commonwealth Games. Luxury hotels such as Taj Mahal, Maurya Sheraton, Grand Hyatt, Radisson, etc. would offer attractive luxury accommodation. However, travelers with low budget can stay in budget hotels in Delhi including of The Park, Metropolitan Nikko, Crowne Plaza Surya, Vasant Continental, Siddharth, Claridges, Oberoi Maidens, etc. amongst others.

Hosting 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi

Delhi won the hosting rights of Commonwealth Games and since then various preparations started in the city. It has been more than seven years now that New Delhi has stressed on to the all aspects of organizing a sports event. The city and organizing bodies are not leaving any stone unturned to show the best organization of the games ever possible. The city is being beautified, roads are being broadened, and excellence is being brought in transport system, so that sports are held smoothly.

Preparation of Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

As was clear since the beginning, the city was not prepared for the game in the sense that old stadiums were in dilapidated situation and new stadiums had to be built. Understanding the issues of lack of proper sporting infrastructure, the Government started building new sporting complexes and stadiums as well as revamping the existing ones. As New Delhi had already hosted 1982 Asian Games, much of sporting infrastructure was in existence, but it too required renovation.

With newly constructed stadiums and revamping of existing sporting facilities, New Delhi is now fully prepared to hold the Commonwealth Games 2010. Some specific venues for 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi University sports complex, Talkatora Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool Complex, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Siri Fort Sports Complex, etc. would be used to hold various sports events.

New Delhi’s Date with Commonwealth Games 2010

The starting would take place at the massive Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2010. The stadium with a capacity of housing more than 70,000 spectators would enthrall the audience from India and abroad with various cultural events including of dances and artistic presentations. The much hyped issue that the city lacks hotel rooms is going to be addressed with various new hotels, bed & breakfast schemes, etc.

The much touted transportation issue in New Delhi is going to be addressed with excellent services by the Delhi Metro which is expanding its operations to cover all major parts of the city so that it is able to cater the requirement of smooth public transportation. After operating from Delhi to Noida and Delhi to Gurgaon it has become the largest Metro Train Service. High Capacity Bus Service is being implemented for effective road transport facility.

The Mascot and Commonwealth Games Village

Mascot of the Commonwealth Games New Delhi 2010 is an anthropomorphic tiger called Shera. The name seems to have its genesis from the Hindi word for Lion i.e. Sher. In order to accommodate athletes and sports persons, the organizing bodies have built the Commonwealth Games village which is located on the bank of Yamuna.