Commonwealth Games 2010 - Queens Baton reaches Taj Mahal

Queens Baton relay reached the historical monument of love Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the sevent wonders of the world and have also become an image thats almost include in any website, presentation that relates to tourism in India. Monument is reported to attract 2 to 4 million tourists bot national and foreigners. You can find more information about Taj Mahal history at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

Given various controversies about the tournament, one good statement came that none of the team will pull out from the tournament anf of course games will end up on a positive note of India

Participating nations

Total 72 countries will participate in 2010 commonwealth games being held in India. Rwanda is a new nation participating this time as it got commonwealth membership in 2009. This time Fiji will not participate as it is banned from commonwealth.


Anguilla
Falkland Islands
Malta Scotland
Antigua and Barbuda
Gambia Mauritius
Seychelles
Australia
Ghana
Montserrat
Sierra Leone
Bahamas
Gibraltar
Mozambique
Singapore
Bangladesh
Grenada
Namibia
Solomon Islands
Barbados
Guernsey
Nauru
South Africa
Belize
Guyana
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Bermuda
India
Nigeria
Swaziland
Botswana
Isle of Man
Niue
Tanzania
British Virgin Islands
Jamaica
Norfolk Island
Tokelau
Brunei
Jersey
Northern Ireland
Tonga
Cameroon
Kenya
Pakistan
Trinidad and Tobago
Canada
Kiribati
Papua New Guinea
Turks and Caicos Islands
Cayman Islands
Lesotho
Saint Helena
Tuvalu
Cook Islands
Malawi
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Uganda
Cyprus
Malaysia
Saint Lucia
Vanuatu
Dominica
Maldives
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Wales
England
Samoa
Zambia

Commonwealth Games 2010 Anthem Song - A R Rehman

The Commonwealth Games CWG theme song, Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto, has been composed by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. Rehman won oscar his music in Movie Slumdog Millionaire.
The Commonwealth Games CWG come to India for the first time. Rehman is reportedly paid around Rs 5 crore for composing this song.

Commonwealth Games 2010 - Tips for tourists visiting India

Commonwealth Games organisers have compiled an extensive list of hints and tips for visitors to the October event, the guide providing a valuable insight into social mores as well as helping to avoid embarrassing situations.

Visitors to the Delhi multi-sports gathering now understand that greeting an Indian woman with a peck on the cheek is frowned upon, public displays of affection are strictly off limits and they should not panic if strangers stare at them.

Also, it is always safer to use bottled water while brushing teeth, discussing politics is fine but not religion, while knees and shoulders should be covered at holy places.

The guide puts a lot of stress on sartorial modesty and respecting local customs, especially important when visiting temples and religious sites, where trousers or full-length skirts should be worn and shoulders should be covered.

Published on the official website (www.cwgdelhi2010.org) for the Games, organisers also explain that in Sikh temples your head must be covered and that the better-dressed tourists were likely to be the ones attracting the least attention.

However, the guide does add that "even in the most cosmopolitan Indian cities, the chances are that your different appearance might mean that you will be stared at. Please do not be offended, no harm is meant, it is just curiosity."

The traditional Indian Namaste, with folded palms, is advocated as a good way to win friends in Delhi while shaking hands with a woman, or greeting her with a kiss, might raise a few eyebrows.

"If she extends her hand, you must reciprocate but don't be the first to extend your hand," is the advice for male tourists, who are also informed that a peck on the cheek is appropriate only when the woman in question is a model or beauty queen.

The guide adds that Indians are prone to shake their heads during conversations and visitors should suppress their amusement if they found it funny.

For those worried about hygiene, organisers say it is better to avoid public toilet facilities, which can be of dubious cleanliness, and carry tissues or wet wipes.

Last month, the organising committee announced beef would not be served during the Oct. 3-14 Games, respecting local dietary traditions.

Age no matter for Scotland this common wealth games

WHEN it comes to the Commonwealth Games, it's fair to say that for Scotland, age does not matter. Yes your read is right Grace Read who is the youngest athlete in the Scotlad players list is 14 years old. She is 58 years younger than t 72 years young, Wood. Wood is participating in the commonwealth games for the record eigth time. In case Wood get a gold this games he would oldest perosn to win gold in commonwealth games history thus suprassing the record held by Australian bowler Dorothy Roche who won gold at the age of 61.

Tata Motors India Commonwealth Games Official Transporter

For the commonwealth games starting from 3 October till the 14th, Tata Motors one of the leading automobile manufacturer company in India will provide the transport solutions throughout the games and for the Queens Baon relay. MOU for the same was signed between Tata Motors and CWG games Organising Committee.

1,789 vehicles with Drivers, fuel and backup services will be provided by the Tata motors.

Usain Bolt not to participate in Commonweath games

After the olympic champion Victoria Pendleton taking her name out of the Common Wealth games 2010 as she want to focus on the upcomming European Championship, today the fastest man Usain Bolt today announced that he will be unable to participate in the commonwealth games starting from October 3rd to October 14th this year. This was expected as Usain also will not participate in the Jamaica’s national championships to be held next weekend.

Like Victoria Pendleton, Usain is also taking this break to focus on London Olympics

Rugby sevens stadium inaugurated in New Delhi University

The swanky Delhi University Stadium, a Commonwealth Games venue for rugby, was inaugurated on Thursday by Sports Minister MS Gill, who said maintaining the infrastructure coming up for the mega-event after the Games was a "big challenge" before the organisers, reports Hindustan Times. "This stadium is a gift to the Delhi University. The games will be held in it, but this gift will remain with you forever. The work here started only in 2008 and I am happy that a sprawling complex has come up in just two years," Gill said at the function.
Later talking to reporters, he said maintaining stadiums after the sporting events is a challenge that every host country faces. "I went to Athens, Melbourne and even China for either Olympics or Commonwealth Games. The authorities there too said it remained a challenge," he added.
To a query that Games venues may be handed over to the private players, Gill said: "A proper strategy is going to come very soon. But, what we can assure is that public and the players will not face any problem."
Speaking at the function, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said it was an important day in the history of Delhi University and such a facility will inspire students to sports.
"Its a great legacy for the Varsity," said Dikshit, a DU alumni.
The stadium has been built up in 10,000 sq metres with a seating capacity of 2,500 permanent seats and 7,500 temporary ones.

Source - www.Hindustantimes.com

Pollution monitoring system for the Commonwelath Games 2010

UN has praised India for its initiative for Green commonwealth games. Approximate 60 solar powered light have been installed in the compund of the Talkatora indoor stadium. These light use LEDs and will elluminate automatically with sun set and will get switched off on sun rise. Solar light are said to be environment friendly and require very less maintenance with a life span of 50000 hours. Talkatora stadium will be used mainly for boxin competitions during commonwelath games 2010.

Common Welath Games 2010 Calendar of Events

Below is the calendar of commonwelath 2010 games India. you can track tie calendar for your favorite games and support your teams. So scheduls the commonwealth games month accordingly.

●

Opening ceremony

●

Event competitions

●

Closing ceremony

October	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Venue
Ceremonies	●											●	Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Aquatics		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Archery													I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex & India Gate / Red Fort
Athletics				●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Badminton		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Siri Fort Sports Complex
Boxing		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	R	●			Talkatora Indoor Stadium
Cycling		●	●	●	●		●				●		I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
Gymnastics		●	●	●	R	●	●		●	●	●		I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
Field hockey		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Lawn Bowls		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●			Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Netball		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Rugby sevens			●	●									Delhi University
Shooting		T	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
Squash		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Siri Fort Sports Complex
Table Tennis		●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●		Yamuna Sports Complex
Tennis		●	●	●	●	●	●	●					R K Khanna Tennis Complex
Weightlifting			●	●	●	●	●	●	●	●			Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Wrestling			●	●	●	●							I. G. Indoor Stadium Complex
October	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Venue

Commonwealth games 2010 stadiums anbdthe events

The 2010 common welath games in India will be held at existing at new stadiums in and around New Delhi the capital of India. Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida the three cities commonly known as Delhi NCR har in the process of a huge reform. the big example of that you can see at Indira Gandhi Internation airport, the airport has gone a makeover and it will be first ot mark an impression over the sportsperson, other memeber of the teams etc.

Here is the list of stadiums where competition will be held:

1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi – Athletics, lawn bowls, weightlifting
2. Dhyan Chand ational Stadium – Hockey
3. Indira Gandhi Arena – Archery, cycling, gymnastics, wrestling
4. Delhi University sports complex – Rugby sevens
5. Thyagaraj Stadium – Netball
6. Siri Fort Sports Complex – Badminton, Squash
7. Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range – Shooting
8. Talkatora Stadium – Boxing
9. SPM Swimming Pool Complex – Aquatics
10. RK Khanna Tennis Complex – Tennis
11. Yamuna Sports Complex – Table tennis

Commonwealth song for Rs 5.5 crore

Work for Commonwelath games had begun and its already a record breaking ammount being spent on the event. The 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has made a deal with oscar winner Music director AR Rehman worth Rs 5.5 crore for opening ceremony song of the 2010 commonwelath games. According to the source Rehman was initially askin for an ammount of RS 15 crore.

Green Commonwealth games 2010

t’s a race against time and pollution. In an effort to ensure that this year’s Commonwealth Games are green and pollution-free, Pune’s scientists and environmentalists are making frequent trips to the capital, training students and volunteers to collect data for an ‘emission inventory’.

Dr Gufran Beig, a scientist at Pune’s Indian Institute of Tropical Meterology, Dr Ajay Ojha, former chief of the Pune Municipal Corporation’s air quality management cell and experts from the city’s Chest Research Foundation have embarked upon the voluminous task of preparing an emission inventory for the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has developed the technology being used to carry out the research.

Beig, a scientist with IITM's System of Air Pollution Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) explained how the involvement of over 100 students from colleges and universities in Delhi would help in the effort.

“We are in the process of preparing an emission inventory that will account for the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere,’’Beig told Newsline. This includes a detailed survey of ‘sources’ and examining what quantities of air pollutants are emitted and their origin.

Beig who conducted a brainstorming workshop in New Delhi to encourage and motivate students on how to collect data to form an ‘emission inventory’ said that the process was extremely tedious. “The month-long programme that started on March 11 included 100 students who were stationed at 40 major junctions in the National Capital Region (NCR) region,” said Ojha, who is presently the coordinator with the project.

With the aim of predicting the air quality 24 hours in advance, students divided into groups have identified 21 major sources of pollution. Students who have been allocated their groups at five cities-Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Delhi and Gaziabad begin their day by collecting data on the number of vehicles that pass by at a major junction.

“While one group ask motorists details about the fuel he/she uses, another group lists details from hotels about the LPG consumption. One group of students has been given the task of collecting data on kerosene and coals being used by slum dwellers at a certain area. One group even has the task of using a vaccum cleaner and collecting the dust on the road in one sq mt area. This kind of sample survey is underway presently and 80 per cent of the work has been completed,” said Ojha.

World Cup Hockey Matches

Though commonwelath games have few months to go, India is also organising one other mega sporting tournamnet called hocket world cup, tournamanet stsarted today and Hosts do have a very good start by beating archrivals Pakistan by 4-1

Indian Railways become Commonwelath Games 2010 Lead Partner

India railway miniter Ms. Mamta Bannerjee annouced in the Railway budget that India railways would be Lead Partner of the 2010 commonwealth Games to be held in October 2010. Mr Suresh Kalmadi Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Chairman welcomed this move and also appreciated the move to launch of special train as announced by the railway minister. The new train called the Commonwealth Express will have an exhibition and travel all over the country to promote the commonwealth Games.

Buy Common Welath Games Tickets - Ticket for Sale Online

Ticket for 20101 commonwealth games in India will be avaialble foe sale to general public in the month of May, till the games progress. Around 1.7 million tickets are avaialbe for sale and cane be purchased online also. Ticket sales program for ticket sales partenrs will begin in April 2010.
Free events Road Cycling and Marathon are also there and both these events will take place at Central Vista (India Gate) and Greater Noida Expressway.

Queen's Baton in Uganda

Uganda is one of the poorest country in the world and is home to many ethnic groups. Population of all ethnic groups community a equal and none of them forms majority. People here use around 40 international languages.

Video Queens Baton Realy - Tanzania

Below is the video of Queen's baton relay. In the video Queen’s baton departs for Tanzania.

Queens Baton In Nairobi

Nairobi in a very famous country in Kenya and was founded in 1899, at that time it was a rail depot linking Mombasa and Uganda. But the country grew quickly to become the capital of British Africa and currently it is the capital of free Kenyan. Some postcards from Nairobi:

Queen's Baton in Kenya

The Queen's baton has reached Kenya. Kenya is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife reserves. Kenya was named after the highest mountain in the continet (Mt. Kenya). I don't know why Mt Kenya was named ;). The baton has covered 190000 km distance so far.

Know more about Kenya @
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya
http://world-travel-information.blogspot.com/