Commonwealth Games Fact Sheet 2 (By Arun joshi, Sri-Krishna Institute, 9888933043)

1. 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 2. 12 days of competition, 3 to 14 October 2010.
3. 71 Commonwealth Games Associations, representing over one-third of the world’s population.
4. 8,000 athletes and officials to participate .
5. 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, Swimming, Power lifting and Table Tennis .
6. 23 world class Competition Venues and 32 Training Venues.
7. 40,000 volunteers to welcome athletes and visitors and assist the OC CWG Delhi 2010 in all operations during the Games.
8. 2000 media personals expected from around the world • Spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies focused on Indian culture
9. 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.
10. Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi, launched from Buckingham Palace on 29 October 2009, one of the longest ever Queen’s Baton Relays in Commonwealth games history, covering 190,000 kilometres across all continents, lasting over 340 days .
11. Commonwealth Business Club India, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to boost the country’s economic and business interests across the Commonwealth.
12.Programmes and events across Delhi, at heritage sites and sports venues, to showcase Indian culture and arts
13. Delhi and India, which hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.
14. India participated in Commonwealth Games for the first time in 1934.
15. 6700 Athletes are competing in CWG-2010. it is the highest participation in the history of these games.