CWG will create good sporting atmosphere in country: Kalmadi
In Commonwealth Games, more than 75 new games records were set up and new champions emerged to inspire youth in the country.
It was stated this morning by Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi while addressing a joint press conference. He said 19th edition of the games was successful in respect of host’s achievement and performances of its athletes. He... [ Continue reading... ]
Kenya dominates Marathon Race at Commonwealth Games 2010
Kenya dominated the marathon events at the Commonwealth Games with its athletes getting Golds in both men's and women's categories.
In men's event, Kenya’s John Kellai won the race clocking 2 hours 14 minutes 35 seconds to cover a distance of 42.195 kilometers. Australia's Michael Shelly won the Silver, while another Kenyan Amos Matui secured the Bronze.
In the Women's section,... [ Continue reading... ]
India display their best ever performance in Commonwealth Games 2010
At the Commonwealth Games, Tuesday was another glorious day for India. With two more Golds, India display their best ever performance in Commonwealth Games. Win Women's 4 into 400 meters relay and pairs 10 meters Air Pistol event. Star Shuttler Saina Nehwal storms into the Women's Singles final in Badminton and in Men's Hockey, India make their maiden final in the games. 29... [ Continue reading... ]
Army men win 16 medals in Commonwealth Games 2010
The Army today said it had selected people with abilities to win gold medals in the 19th Commonwealth Games. Army chief General V K Singh said this while talking to newsmen in New Delhi today. Army personnel have won 16 medals, including 7 gold in the ongoing games.
Pointing out that sports was an important part of Army, he said his personnel have achieved success in almost all the... [ Continue reading... ]
Commonwealth Games: India's Gold rush continues with 6 more gold; Australia leads the tally with 15 gold
India's Gold rush in the Commonwealth Games continued for the second consecutive day as shooters, weightlifters and wrestlers got the hosts six more golds on Wednesday.
World champion Gagan Narang led the shooting team in its gold medal hunt. Gagan set the range on fire winning the gold in 10 meter air rifle competiton with a world... [ Continue reading... ]
Commonwealth Games 2010: 'Go India ! Go for Gold'
With 29 days to go for the Commonwealth Games, the organising committee today launched a campaign 'Go India! Go for Gold' to spread awareness about the mega event and muster support for the Indian sports persons.
In the three-week campaign, canvases will be put up at various colleges, schools, markets, malls, and offices culminating with a march. During that march, the canvases will be put up... [ Continue reading... ]
OC busy giving final touches to arrangements for Delhi CWG
The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games is busy giving final touches to the arrangements for the 19th edition of the Games. The work on the sites for the games is on at a feverish pitch to complete the projects in time.
There are 40,000 rooms available for all categories to accommodate guests and officials. Special arrangements have been made for accreditation of national... [ Continue reading... ]
Elaborate arrangements done to ensure efficient cleaning venues during the CWG 2010
Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure efficient cleaning and waste management at the venues during the Commonwealth Games 2010.
Three cleaning vendors have been hired by the Organising Committee at a total cost of 21 crore rupees to deal with an estimated 1, 63, 200 kilograms of waste per day. At a press conference held in New Delhi today, Head of... [ Continue reading... ]
