The wrestling stadium at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex that will used for the Commonwealth Games was inaugurated by Sports Minister M.S. Gill here Sunday.
The new stadium has a capacity of 6,932 people and a built-up area of 22,350 square metre.
Gill called the venue one of the best for wrestling in the country.
'It is a world-class venue and one of the best wrestling centers in the country. Everyone has worked hard and ensured that the stadium has the best of modern facilities,' said Gill.
'With the other venues also nearing completion, we are confident of delivering the best games ever. Now it it is the turn of the wrestlers to perform and win medals for the country.'
Gill said the sports ministry, along with the Indian Olympic Association, will hold national-level school competitions regularly at these venues after the Games
Apart from wrestling, the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex will also hold cycling and gymnasium events.
Source: Sify.com
New Delhi prepare for Commonwealth games 2010
The Commonwealth Games is a world class Sports meet, held after every 4 years. The recent Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Australia from 15 – 26 March 2006 and next will be hosted in New Delhi, India, 2010. The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event. Held every four years, it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Attendance at the Commonwealth Games is typically around 5,000 athletes
The logo for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was revealed on 6 January 2008 at an event taking place at the India Gate. The logo is inspired by the Ashoka Chakra, a symbol of freedom, unity, and power. Its spiraling upwards symbolizes India’s rise as a global power and its transition from tradition to modernity. The colours symbolize India’s vibrant and diverse culture and people, and each part of the logo symbolizes India welcoming the 71 Commonwealth nations and territories to take part in the 17 sports events.
Controversy with New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010
According to report bulldozers razed the makeshift homes belonging to hundreds of slum inhabitants within New Delhi earlier this year as the Indian government moved to improve the city for the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. Officials say the land is for a road and the demolitions are simply part of a master plan to clean up the city and move slum-dwellers to proper housing. But, the government says, there will be no relocation for poor families because they do not meet relocation requirements. Critics say demolishing housing that has been here for years and relocating some residents but not others will hurt many who live on the margins of society.
Preparation for Commonwealth Games 2010
A modern Games Village is being built by the DDA along the east bank of the Yamuna River at a cost of USD 230.7 million. The Games Village will be spread over an area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre) and is situated near renowned monument and landmark Akshardham Temple. The Delhi Games 2010 Village will hold a possible capacity for 8,500 athletes and officials. Though there have been many environmental concerns about the Games Village Site, Official of the DDA announced that the Games Village would be completed by December 2009.
Source: Losangelesnewstoday.com
The logo for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was revealed on 6 January 2008 at an event taking place at the India Gate. The logo is inspired by the Ashoka Chakra, a symbol of freedom, unity, and power. Its spiraling upwards symbolizes India’s rise as a global power and its transition from tradition to modernity. The colours symbolize India’s vibrant and diverse culture and people, and each part of the logo symbolizes India welcoming the 71 Commonwealth nations and territories to take part in the 17 sports events.
Controversy with New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010
According to report bulldozers razed the makeshift homes belonging to hundreds of slum inhabitants within New Delhi earlier this year as the Indian government moved to improve the city for the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. Officials say the land is for a road and the demolitions are simply part of a master plan to clean up the city and move slum-dwellers to proper housing. But, the government says, there will be no relocation for poor families because they do not meet relocation requirements. Critics say demolishing housing that has been here for years and relocating some residents but not others will hurt many who live on the margins of society.
Preparation for Commonwealth Games 2010
A modern Games Village is being built by the DDA along the east bank of the Yamuna River at a cost of USD 230.7 million. The Games Village will be spread over an area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre) and is situated near renowned monument and landmark Akshardham Temple. The Delhi Games 2010 Village will hold a possible capacity for 8,500 athletes and officials. Though there have been many environmental concerns about the Games Village Site, Official of the DDA announced that the Games Village would be completed by December 2009.
Source: Losangelesnewstoday.com
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