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

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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.