XIX Commonwealth Games 2010, Delhi (3 October to 14 October, 2010)
Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class multi-sports event which is held once every four years. The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Delhi and India will be on ‘the world stage’ in October 2010.The next Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland.
It is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’. The core values of the Commonwealth Games Federation are:
- HUMANITY
- EQUALITY
- DESTINY
These values help to inspire & unite millions of People within the Commonwealth countries.
The Mascot of 2010 Commonwealth Games is Shera, The Tiger. As on today, there are only 67 days left for one of the world’s biggest sports extravaganza to unfold & excitement is growing with each passing day amongst all Indians.
The Games will showcase India’s rising economic power, while expecting two million tourists in New Delhi, as well as about 10,000 athletes from 71 teams representing 54 Commonwealth member states for the Games.
The Queen’s Baton Relay has already arrived in India for its 100 day National tour that commenced from Buckingham Palace, London, on the 29th of October 2009.
With lacs of people turning out on the streets of India, it is a sight to watch its welcome in India’s 28 states and seven union territories, plus many other cities along the way, covering more than 20,000 km.
The Queen’s Baton Relay serves a functional purpose in carrying Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘message to the athletes’ from Buckingham Palace in London to the opening ceremony of the Games at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
