commonwealth Games 2010 india, Commonwelth games 2010 delhi india
The Commonwealth Games 2010 are scheduled to be held in Delhi, India, the capital of India, between October 3 and October 14, 2010. With a population of over 15 million, Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world. This will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in Delhi, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.
This is the first time the Commonwealth Games will be held in India, which will be the third developing country to host the event (after Jamaica in 1966 and Malaysia in 1998). This is the second time the event has been held in Asia (after 1998).
In Montego Bay, Jamaica on November 13, 2003, the Commonwealth Games Federation voted on the location of the 2010 Games. In a 46 to 22 vote by the CGF General Assembly, Delhi defeated the Canadian city of Hamilton and won the right to host the 2010 Games.
Fact about Commonwealth Games 2010:-
Host city ------------------------------------------------------------------Delhi, India
Nations participating-------------------------------------------------71 Commonwealth Teams
Events--------------------------------------------------------------------17 disciplines
Opening ceremony--------------------------------------------------October 3, 2010
Closing ceremony---------------------------------------------------October 14, 2010
Motto---------------------------------------------------------------------"COME OUT AND PLAY"
Preparation of Commonwealth Games 2010 India
In preparation for the Games and to promote security at major tourist destinations, Indian states will be deploying a force of "tourist police" far before the Games begin. These tourism police are regular state police forces, but will be trained to handle tourist-related aspects. A number of states have already implemented this program; other states are expected to emulate this model within the end of the year.
Tourism Commonwealth Game 2010 Delhi India
India is expected to use the Games to provide a major boost to tourism in India. According to official estimates, two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million domestic tourists are likely to arrive in Delhi in 2010 as a result of the Games.[13] To prepare for this influx, the government is providing tax incentives for hotel rooms to be constructed in India, with a focus on tourist regions. Additionally, the government has extended a five-year tax rebate to the tourism industry to promote growth
