THE FRIENDLY GAMES ............................................................ 2• Commonwealth of Nations• Commonwealth Games• Commonwealth Games Federation• India’s Bid for the Commonwealth Games

XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 DELHI................... 4• Unprecedented Scale• Legacy of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi• Stakeholders

DELHI AT ITS BEST....................................................................... 8• City Makeover• Communications• Civic Amenities• Medical Programme• Hospitality• Infrastructure

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...............................................11• Sub Committees and Functional Areas• Security• Technology

OLYMPIC SPORT COMING OF AGE IN INDIA..................15• Generation Next is Ready!

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

XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010 DELHICONTENTS

STAR ATHLETES OF THE COMMONWEALTH................. 18• Global Sports Icons• The Indian Stars

THE ‘LOOK’ OF THE GAMES................................................. 22• The Logo• The Mascot

COMPETITION AND TRAINING VENUES......................... 24

NON-COMPETITION VENUES............................................. 28• OC CWG Delhi 2010 Headquarters• Main Media Centre• Indira Gandhi International Airport• Flagship Hotel• The Games Village

VALUE PROGRAMMES............................................................. 31• Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi• Culture Programme• Green Games• Volunteer Programme

BUSINESS CLUB INDIA........................................................... 38

VISITING INDIA......................................................................... 39

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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

• 71 CGAs, representing over one-third of the world’s population

• 8,000 athletes and officials to participate

• 17 sports: Archery, Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling

• Para-sports events: Athletics, Aquatics, Powerlifting and Table Tennis

• 23 world class Competition Venues and 32 Training Venues

• The first time an international sporting event of this magnitude is being held in India. The last major multi-sport event held was the Asian Games in Delhi in 1982, 28 years ago

• 30,000 volunteers to welcome athletes and visitors and assist the OC CWG Delhi 2010 in all operations during the Games

• 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

• Television audience of two billion people across the Commonwealth

• Availability of over 40,000 rooms across all categories to accommodate guests and officials

• 5,000 accredited media from the entire Commonwealth

• Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to launch Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi from Buckingham Palace on 29 October 2009. This will be the longest ever Queen’s Baton Relay covering 190,000 kilometres across all continents, lasting over 340 days

• A completely upgraded fleet of the national airline will transport athletes, officials and visitors

• Business Club India, in partnership with Confederation with Indian Industry (CII), to boost the country’s economic and business interests across the Commonwealth

• Programmes and events across Delhi, at heritage sites and sports venues, to showcase Indian culture and arts

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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

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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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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;

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.

• 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);

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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.

CYG Pune’s medals tally

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).

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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OLYMPIC SPORT COMING OF AGE IN INDIA

AUCKLAND 1990 VICTORIA 1994 KUALA LUMPUR 1998 MANCHESTER 2002 MELBOURNE 2006 DELHI 201032 MEDALS13 GOLD

24 MEDALS6 GOLD

25 MEDALS7 GOLD

69 MEDALS30 GOLD

49 MEDALS22 GOLD

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

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3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 13-Oct 14-Oct Medal SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THUR 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Opening Ceremony JN Stadium

Closing Ceremony JN Stadium

Aquatics Diving Dr SPM Swimming Complex 10

Swimming Dr SPM Swimming Complex 44

Synchronised Dr SPM Swimming Complex 2

Archery Yamuna Sports Complex/India Gate 8

Athletics Track & Field JN Stadium 48

Marathon JN Stadium/Marathon Course 2

Walk India Gate 2

Badminton Siri Fort Sports Complex 6

Boxing Talkatora Indoor Stadium 11

Cycling Track IG Sports Complex 12

Road Mass Start India Gate 2

Road Time Trials Noida Highway Express Rd 2

Gymnastics Artistic IG Sports Complex 14

Rhythmic IG Sports Complex 6

Hockey Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium 2

Lawn Bowls JN Sports Complex 6

Netball Thyagaraj Sports Complex 1

Rugby 7s Delhi University 1

Shooting Clay Target Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range 8

Full Bore CRPF Campus, Kadarpur 2

Pistol and Small Bore Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range 26

Squash Siri Fort Sports Complex 5

Table Tennis Yamuna Sports Complex 8

Tennis RK Khanna Tennis Stadium 5

Weightlifting JN Sports Complex 17

Wrestling IG Sports Complex 21

Medal Ceremonies day wise 0 11 18 26 35 41 31 26 19 21 27 16 271

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3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct Medal SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THUR 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Opening Ceremony JN Stadium

Closing Ceremony JN Stadium

Aquatics Diving Dr SPM Swimming Complex 10

Swimming Dr SPM Swimming Complex 44

Synchronised Dr SPM Swimming Complex 2

Archery Yamuna Sports Complex/India Gate 8

Athletics Track & Field JN Stadium 48

Marathon JN Stadium/Marathon Course 2

Walk India Gate 2

Badminton Siri Fort Sports Complex 6

Boxing Talkatora Indoor Stadium 11

Cycling Track IG Sports Complex 12

Road Mass Start India Gate 2

Road Time Trials Noida Highway Express Rd 2

Gymnastics Artistic IG Sports Complex 14

Rhythmic IG Sports Complex 6

Hockey Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium 2

Lawn Bowls JN Sports Complex 6

Netball Thyagaraj Sports Complex 1

Rugby 7s Delhi University 1

Shooting Clay Target Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range 8

Full Bore CRPF Campus, Kadarpur 2

Pistol and Small Bore Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range 26

Squash Siri Fort Sports Complex 5

Table Tennis Yamuna Sports Complex 8

Tennis RK Khanna Tennis Stadium 5

Weightlifting JN Sports Complex 17

Wrestling IG Sports Complex 21

Medal Ceremonies day wise 0 11 18 26 35 41 31 26 19 21 27 16 271

STAR ATHLETES OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Global sports icons and world champions, expected to compete at Delhi 2010, include:

USAIN BOLT (Athletics)Country: Jamaica

Gold medals in 100 m (9.69s), 200 m (19.30s), and 4x100 m relay (37.10s) at the Beijing Olympics, all in world record timings

CHRIS HOY (Cycling)Country: Scotland

3 Gold medals at Beijing Olympics. Most successful Olympic male cyclist of all time

STEPHANIE RICE (Swimming)Country: Australia

Gold medals in 200 m Individual Medley, 400 m Individual Medley & 4x100 m Freestyle Relay at the Beijing Olympics

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LEE CHONG WEI (Badminton)Country: Malyasia

Silver Medalist in Men’s Singles Badminton Event at the Beijing Olympics. Current World No.1 with 5 Super Series titles

SHELLY-ANN FRASER (Athletics)Country: Jamaica

Gold medallist in 100 m at Beijing Olympics

REBECCA ADLINGTON (Swimming)Country: England

2 Gold medals in Swimming at the Beijing Olympics World record holder for 800 m Freestyle

ASAFA POWELL (Athletics)Country: Jamaica

The second-fastest sprinter in the history of 100 m

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THE INDIAN STARS

Spearheading Team India’s campaign will be:

ABHINAV BINDRA (Shooting)

• India’s first ever Olympic Gold medallist• Gold medals in the Melbourne 2006 & Manchester 2002 Commonwealth

SUSHIL KUMAR (Wrestling)

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

VIJENDER SINGH(Boxing)

• Bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics• Silver medal at the 2006 Melbourne Games• Bronze medal at the 2006 Doha Asian Games

SOMDEV VARMAN(Tennis)

Runner-up at the Chennai Open 2009. India’s most exciting singles player in a generation

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SANIA MIRZA(Tennis)

India’s most popular female tennis player ever!

SAINA NEHWAL(Badminton)

India’s current badminton sensation. Quarter Finalist at the Beijing Olympics; winner Super Series tournament, Indonesia

VIRDHAWAL KHADE (Swimnming)

First Indian swimmer to compete in 3 events at the Beijing Olympics; Gold medallist at CYG 2008 Pune

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 LOGO

The logo for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the ‘Chakra’.

THE ‘LOOK’ OF THE GAMES

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.

Purple: Combining the stable and calming aspects of 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.

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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

AQUATICS - DR. S.P. MUKHERJEE AQUATIC COMPLEX

ATHLETICS - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX

BADMINTON - SIRI FORT SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Facilities

Facilities

Facilities

40 targets

50 m x 25 m covered competition pool; Warm-up pool: 6 lanes

400 m, 9 lane synthetic track with facility for field eventsWarm up areas Track & Jumps: 1; Long throws: 1

Competition courts: 5;Warm-up courts: 3

Training Venues

Training Venues

Training Venues

Training Venues

Yamuna Sports Complex•

Games Village• Yamuna Sports Complex• MDC National Stadium• Siri Fort Sports Complex•

Games Village: Track events; Jumps; Long Throws• Delhi University: Track & Jumps• Chhatrasal Stadium: Track events & Jumps• Thyagaraj Sports Complex: Track events & Jumps•

Siri Fort Sports Complex - 6 courts • Saket Sports Complex - 3 courts•

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BOXING - TALKATORA INDOOR STADIUM

CYCLING - INDIRA GANDHI SPORTS COMPLEX

GYMNASTICS - INDIRA GANDHI INDOOR STADIUM

HOCKEY - MAJOR DHYAN CHAND NATIONAL STADIUM

Facilities

Facilities

Facilities

Facilities

Competition ring: 1; Warm-up areas: 4

250 m covered timber Velodrome (air-conditioned)

Competition pitches: 2;Warm-up pitch: 1

Training Venues

Training Venues

Training Venues

Training Venues

Delhi University - 4 rings•

Yamuna Sports Complex (RG)• Indira Gandhi Sports Complex•

MDC National Stadium • Shivaji Stadium • Yamuna Sports Complex•

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Indira Gandhi Sports Complex•

Apparatus for women and menRhythmic Gymnastics areaPodium

LAWN BOWLS - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

4 Synthetic Greens

Training Venues

Yamuna Sports Complex (2 greens)• Delhi Public School, RK Puram (2 greens)•

NETBALL - THYAGARAJ SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Match court: 1; Warm-up courts: 2

Training Venues

Thyagaraj Sports Complex - 2 courts• Delhi University - 2 courts•

RUGBY 7S - DELHI UNIVERSITY (NORTH CAMPUS)

Facilities

Field: 1

Training Venues

Delhi University - 7• Jamia Milia Islamia - 1•

WEIGHTLIFTING - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Competition platform: 1; Warm-up platforms: 12

Training Venues

Games Village - 12 training platforms•

SQUASH - SIRI FORT SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Singles courts: 11; Doubles courts: 5; Show court: 1

Training Venues

Siri Fort Sports Complex - 3•

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TABLE TENNIS - YAMUNA SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Show court: 2 tables; Match tables: 8; Warm-up and training: 10 tables

Training Venues

Yamuna Sports Complex• Jamia Milia Islamia•

TENNIS - R.K. KHANNA TENNIS COMPLEX

Facilities

Centre court: 1; Show court: 1; Match courts: 6; Warm-up courts: 6

Training Venues

Siri Fort Sports Complex - 9 courts• R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium - 6 courts•

SHOOTING - DR. KARNI SINGH SHOOTING RANGE AND CRPF CAMPUS, KADARPURFacilities

Rifle-Pistol:10 m: 80 Firing points; 25 m: 50 Firing points; 50 m: 80 Firing points; Finals range: 10 m, 25 m and 50 mTrap & Skeet: 6, Combined rangesFull Bore: Firing Points: 300 yd, 500 yd, 600 yd, 900 yd, 1,000 yd

Training Venues

Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range•

CRPF Campus, Kadarpur•

WRESTLING - INDIRA GANDHI SPORTS COMPLEX

Facilities

Competition mat areas: 3; Warm-up mat areas: 6

Training Venues

Games Village - 4 mats• 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 traditional materials.

MAIN MEDIA CENTRE

A state-of-the-art Main Media Centre (MMC), which will comprise the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) and the Main Press Centre (MPC), will be set up at Pragati Maidan.

• IBC will be managed by the host broadcaster Prasar Bharti, and the MPC by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), both state owned agencies. • The MPC will provide workspace for accredited print journalists, photographers and members of

non-rights holding television channels and IBC for broadcasters and technicians who will produce live television coverage of the Games.

• Delhi 2010 will broadcast in all 71 CGAs, as well as an increasing number of non-Commonwealth markets.

• In India, the terrestrial broadcaster, Doordarshan, will telecast the Games, ensuring the widest reach possible. High Definition (HD) broadcast will be launched by Doordarshan and used for the first time in India.

OC CWG Delhi 2010 headquarters

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INDIRA GANDHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Delhi 2010 has heralded a new wave of development throughout Delhi NCR. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is undergoing a major facelift. It will be thoroughly modernised, upgraded and expanded to handle the passenger traffic envisaged during the Games.

• A new state-of-the-art terminal (T3) with a capacity to handle 37 million passengers per year will be commissioned in time for the Games. It will have 78 aero-bridges, of which nine will be compatible to handle operations of mammoth A-380 aircraft, as well as 20 remote parking bays for passengers.

• To ease parking problems, an ultra modern multi- level car parking, taxi staging and bus parking facility with a capacity of 15,000 lots is being constructed.

• With a new domestic departure terminal and an integrated terminal, the IGIA will have a capacity to handle 60 million passengers per annum.

• 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.

FLAGSHIP HOTEL

The OC CWG Delhi 2010 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC), officially recognising Hotel Ashok as the Games Family Hotel.

• The hotel will offer 500 rooms

• The flagship family Hotel Ashok will host members of CGAs, the CGF, International Sports Federations, Technical Delegates and the IOA. It is being renovated to upgrade rooms and suites, create more parking space, and give a facelift to public areas inside the hotel, such as the lounge, lobby and restaurants.

• The hotel will host facilitation offices of the CGF and OC CWG Delhi 2010. All events and meetings of different constituent groups will be held at the Games Family Hotel.

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HOTEL ASHOK

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 great traditions of the Common-wealth Games. Queen’s Baton Relays have been the curtain raiser to every Commonwealth Games since 1958. Uniting the Commonwealth, the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will be a rousing celebration that will showcase India to the world.

• Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will commence when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth entrusts the baton containing Her message to the first Baton bearer at Buckingham Palace on 29 October 2009.

• The baton will travel in excess of 190,000 kilometres over a 340 day period; this will make the Delhi 2010 Queen’s Baton Relay one of the longest relays in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

• The baton will journey 170,000 kilometres for 240 days in the international sector, comprising 70 nations of the Commonwealth.

• On its 100 day national tour, the baton will visit every Indian state and its capital, plus many other cities along the way, covering in excess of 20,000 kilometres.

• The relay will conclude with the final Baton bearer entering the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games on 3 October 2010 where Her Majesty’s message will be read aloud, officially opening the Games.

• The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is a fusion of hand crafted elements interplayed with a precision engineered body, ornamented with a free flowing inlay of a range of soils. The baton embodies a fusion of a diverse India and its contemporary avatars – an enterprising, young nation with many facets.

• Its technology features include the ability to capture images and sound as it travels through all nations of the Commonwealth; the latest global 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 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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Culture Programme

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 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.

Cultural Programme

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GREEN GAMES

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, 8 June 2009, in New Delhi with the planting of 71 saplings, representing the 71 CGAs.

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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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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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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.

BUSINESS CLUB INDIA

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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!!

THE TAJ MAHAL, AGRA

AKSHARDHAM

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