Commonwealth Game 2010
In a bid held on November 2003 at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Montego Bay, Jamaica, New Delhi bid for the 19th Commonwealth Games. Canadian city Hamilton was another competing place; however, New Delhi won the bid by a margin of 46/22 in a ballot of members. The major reason behind India winning the hosting rights of the Commonwealth Games was that it had offered to pay for air tickets, boarding, lodging and transport as well as US$ 100,000 to each participating country for the participation in the game.
Commonwealth Games Participating Nations
A voluntary institution aimed to help former colonies develop democratic model of governance, Commonwealth organizes sport event to celebrate the values such as democracy, harmony, peace and sustainable development. There are 72 nations which are expected to send their teams in Commonwealth Games 2010. The Commonwealth Games in India would test New Delhi and its capability to host a big sport event after the 1982 Asian Games.
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| CWG Delhi 2010 |
| "Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010 are being considered golden opportunity for the city to boost up its infrastructure and economy. " |
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| Hotels at CWG |
| "Commonwealth Games are going to be the biggest sporting event of India’s sporting history. The city will be packed with travelers not only from Commonwealth nations but from around the world. " |
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| CWG Preparation In India |
| "Once India won the bid for hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2010, it started working on its nitty-gritty." |
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| CWG village |
| "Commonwealth Games Villages will accommodate athletes who come to New Delhi and would stay in during the fifteen day sports carnival. " |
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| CWG India 2010 |
| "In a bid held on November 2003 at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Montego Bay, Jamaica, New Delhi bid for the 19th Commonwealth Games. " |
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| Commonwealth Games 2010 |
| "The moment is coming close when India will host the biggest sports extravaganza in the country’s history. " |
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