Route for Queens Baton Relayed to change after Withdrawl of Gambia

As mentioned in the previous post, Gambia has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games 2014 and no longer wish to be part of the Commonwealth Nations. Since now only 70 nations would be participating the queens batons will cover journey to 70 nations only. The launch of The Queen's Baton Relay took place on 9th Oct where the hidden message of queen was placed in the baton, then Baton begin the Journey to previous host country India and spend around 3 days before heading to Bangladesh.  From Bangladesh it will head to Pakistan.

Here is the complete route of Queens Baton relay (Revised after Gambia withdrawal)

1. India
2. Bangladesh
3. Pakistan
4. Sri Lanka
5. Maldives
6. Singapore
7. Malaysia
8. Brunei
9. Australia
10. New Guinea
11. Solomon Islands
12. Nauru
13. Tuvalu
14. Samoa
15. New Zealand
16. Kiribati
17. Cook Islands
18. Tonga
19. Niue
20. Norfolk Islands
21. Vanuatu
22. Sierra Leone
23. Ghana
24. Nigeria
25. Cameroon
26. Kenya
27. Uganda
28. Rwanda
29. Tanzania
30.  Seychelles
31. Malawi
32. Zambia (Please note that its Gambia that withdraw from the games not Zambia)
33. Namibia
34. Botswana
35. Mauritius - This is the only country apart from my home nation India that I've visited. A beautiful nation, with lots of natural beauty, crystal clear waters. Read my experience with Maurituis holidays here.
36. Mozambique
37. Swaziland
38. Lesotho
39. South Africa
40. St Helena
41. Falkland Islands
42. Guyana
43. Barbados
44. Grenada
45. Trinidad & Tobago
46. St Vincent & The Grenadines
47. St Lucia
48. Dominica
49. Antigua & Barbuda
50. Montserrat
51. St Kitts & Nevis
52. Anguilla
53. British Virgin Islands
54. Jamaica
55. Cayman Islands
56. Turks and Caicos Islands
57. Bahmas
58. Belize
59. Bermuda
60. Canada
61. Cyprus
62. Malta
63. Gibraltar
64. Jersey
65. Guernsey
66. Isle of Man
67. Northern Island
68. Wales
69. England
70. Scotland

Will try to keep you update about the queens baton relay. 

Indian Festivsal Season & Queens Baton Relay

"We look forward very much to bringing the baton and sharing our excitement and enthusiasm for the Commonwealth Games with the people of India next week, as planned" This is the message from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Committee however Queens baton relay might face some problems in Delhi due the festival season.

The baton is schedule to visit India next week and then continue the journey to around 71 participation nations. The baton contains queens message which she will read on the opening ceremony of the games. The hand written message read by her majesty, the queen marks the opening of the Commonwealth games.

The Indian authorities have already told the commonwealth representative about the inability to hold the baton relay in Delhi, which coincides with the major Hindu festival called Dushehra. Dushera is celebrated with great job in India. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, this day there can be traffic problems as people come out to see the fireworks held throughout the country.

Taking the immediate steps, the 2014 Commonwealth Games organisers  in Glasgow have already sent a team to India. The team is given the task to avoid any potential issues with the Baton Relay.

Sounds like this baton relay problem might be resolved by the organisers and IOA however another problem Glasgow commonwealth if facing that rumours are there that Gambia might withdraw or not participate in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.