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India working for secure 2010 Commonwealth Games

Security is the prime concern ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi due to the tense situation in the region, organisers said on Wednesday.

"We have to satisfy the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on the security aspect and I am confident we can do that," organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi told local media.

"Security is a very important aspect of the Games and we need to have more communication with the CGF on that."

Security concerns in South Asia have grown after 166 people were killed in militant attacks in Mumbai last November, and gunmen ambushed the bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan in March.

Seven Sri Lankan cricketers were injured in the incident, forcing the International Cricket Council to abandon plans to hold a part of the 2011 World Cup in Pakistan.

The CGF and Indian organisers have said that security for the Commonwealth Games, featuring athletes from 71 nations and territories of the former British Empire, will be on par with last year's Beijing Olympics.

"The CGF had sent a couple of delegates to check on the security," said Kalmadi. "They have given a report for us to follow up on.

"The scenario in all our neighbouring countries also worries them, so we have to give them a lot of comfort on security."

Organisers are looking at the October 3-14 Games next year to showcase their ability to stage major sporting events with an eye on hosting the Olympics by 2020.

Kalmadi admitted there were minor delays in construction of two venues, but promised to have all infrastructure ready six months ahead of the event.

"It took us a while to procure mandatory approval for some infrastructure projects," he said. "That led to a delayed start, but we have now managed to catch up and most venues will be ready in time for the Games."

Kalmadi said the CGF executive board were satisfied with the progress during a visit to New Delhi earlier this month.

"The CGF executive inspected the venues and expressed satisfaction with the way the infrastructure was coming up," he said.

"We need to maintain the momentum, and the organising committee will keep monitoring the execution of infrastructure contracts."

New Delhi is only the second Asian city to be awarded the Commonwealth Games. The Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur hosted the 1998 event.

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Commonwealth Games delegation arrives in New Delhi

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New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): A Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) security delegation arrived here on Monday to inspect all the facilities and the stadiums before the games to be held in 2010.

A meeting took place at the Delhi Secretariat where Delhi gave its presentation to the delegation members.

Suresh Kalmadi, President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was also present. He later said that the Commonwealth Games work is not getting delayed at all.

“A delegation of Commonwealth Games has arrived in Delhi, which was here six months back also. They are inspecting all the facilities here and are having discussions with all the stakeholders. Today was the presentation by the Delhi Government. Tomorrow and day after tomorrow, they will see the presentation of the stadiums. Till now, all the presentation work regarding the Commonwealth has proceeded on time,” said Kalmadi.

Preparations for Commonwealth Games are on here for hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games at an estimated cost of 70 billion rupees.

Delhi had bagged the contract after beating the Canadian city Hamilton in the bid for the games.

The Games will be staged in India for the first time and in Asia for the second time. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, held the Commonwealth Games in 1998. With a population of more than 1.2 billion, India is the largest country in the Commonwealth.

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be India’s first big International sports event since the 1982 Asian Games. New Delhi hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951 and again in 1982. (ANI)

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MCD hits govt hurdle on road to Games site

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Yet another 2010 Commonwealth Games project has hit a bureaucratic roadblock. The environment department of Delhi government is yet to give the green signal to MCD to widen the road leading to Karni Singh shooting range. And while the project has been stuck for over six months, the government is now thinking of making the road one-way, at least for the duration of the Games.

While the civic agency claims that the road is too narrow and needs to be widened to ease traffic problems — especially since it is in the border area — the environment department has refused permission as widening the road would require cutting of over 400 trees. Besides, the area is part of the southern ridge and therefore widening will not be possible.

Said standing committee chairman Vijender Gupta: ‘‘I inspected the site two weeks ago and noticed traffic jams as the road is narrow. Since the road leads to a Games venue, widening is necessary. Moreover, the road is near the border and witnesses heavy traffic volume daily.’’ Around Rs 1.5 crore is being spent on strengthening and improving the road.
Added Gupta: ‘‘If we are spending money, we should try resolving the problem long-term. The problem of traffic congestion will remain after the Games if the road is not widened, once it becomes two-way again. We are supposed to meet chief secretary Rakesh Mehta on this issue.’’ The road extending from MB Road to Haryana border was dense carpeted last in 2000 and is in a very bad condition.

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Delhi govt provides Rs 1,189 crore for delhi Commonwealth Games

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New Delhi: The Delhi Government presented its Budget for 2008-09 which emphasizes on improving the capital's infrastructure.

The Budget was presented by Finance Minister AK Walia in the Assembly who allocated Rs 1,189 crore for the development of infrastructure related to Commonwealth Games which is head in the capital.

A state-of-the-art Games Village is being built along the east bank of the Yamuna River by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) .

A new indoor stadium will be constructed for Commonwealth Games and the existing ones will be repaired.

The stadiums which will host the different games include Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium complex,Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range,Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Tyagaraj Sports Complex, Siri Fort Sports Complex, , RK Khanna Tennis Complex,Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi University and the SPM Swimming Pool Complex.

Many new flyovers are also being constructed for the 2010 Commonwealth Games along with the expedition of the work related to Delhi Metro.

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