Delhi 2010

The next Commonwealth Games take place in Delhi from the 3rd to the 14th of October this year.

Delhi has been preparing to host the Games since it won the right to host them in 2003.

Delhi is not only the capital of India but also the largest city in the Commonwealth with a population of approximately 14 million. Located in the north of India it is split into two districts, Old Delhi the capital of Muslim India between the 17th and late 19th centuries and New Delhi which was built by the British Raj.

Sports

There will be 17 sports at the Delhi Commonwealth Games:

Archery
Aquatics
Athletics
Badminton
Boxing
Cycling
Gymnastics
Hockey
Lawn Bowls
Netball
Rugby 7s
Shooting
Squash
Table Tennis
Tennis
Weightlifting
Wrestling

A combination of 10 new and existing venues will hold these events in locations throughout the city while the Delhi Games Village will be able to hold a maximum of 8500 competitors and athletes.

Delhi United

Delhi United is the name of the volunteering programme that is being organised for the 2010 Games. Volunteers play a vital role in huge sporting events and are often seen as the 'face of the games'. It might be difficult to volunteer at the Delhi Games but there are going to be lots of opportunities to get involved in London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 volunteering programmes. Take a look at the links at the side of the page to find out more information.

Green Games

Anyone who's concerned about the world's environment can rest assured that the Delhi 2010 organisers are committed to ensuring that the games have a carbon footprint of zero.

The Delhi organising committee are also implementing great 'green' initiatives such as:

ensuring new stadiums are as energy efficient as possible
reforesting programmes to plant more trees
a new Commonwealth Garden

Cultural Programme

The Organising Committee of the Delhi Games want to make sure that the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be be a dazzling display of Indian creative energies that will live in the memories of the spectators for a long time. There will also be events displaying Indian culture, heritage and folk lore held throughout the Games at several locations across the city.

Delhi will witness a slew of events celebrating the diverse cultural of India including its folk and classical dances, classical music, theatre and films as well as other creative skills, arts and crafts.

Last modified: 22/03/2010 14:21:12