XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

Delhi the capital of India is going to organize XIX Commonwealth Games in 2010. This prestigeous games will entertain people in Delhi and from other places in the World through its 17 sports.

XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will feature 17 sports:
Aquatics (Swimming, Synchronised Swimming and Diving), Archery, Athletics (Track and Field, Road Walk and Marathon), Badminton, Boxing, Cycling (Track, Road Mass Start and Road Time Trials), Gymnastics (Artistic and Rhythmic), Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting (Pistol, Small Bore, Full Bore and Clay Target), Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling. The competition schedule of the Games was presented to, and approved by the CGF General Assembly meeting in Colombo, 5 - 9 November.

To provide hassle free accommodation to the commonwealth games lovers, Delhi governemt has taken responsibility of some important projects like Delhi Metro rail, building additional 5 star hotels, to make Delhi as an international level city till the games start. They promised to complete all these projects before starting the games. So we would see Delhi as a different city in 2010.

Commonwealth Games Village:
A state-of-the-art Games Village is being developed along the east bank of the River Yamuna by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The site is located off the National Highway 24 adjacent to the Akshardham Temple at the Noida intersection. The Village is designed to translate traditional Indian hospitality into standards of comfort and excellence never seen before by participating teams. To be created at a cost of USD 230.7 million (including the Residential Zone), the Games Village is spread over an area of 63.5 hectare (158.4 acre). It has 14 blocks, 34 towers and 1,168 air-conditioned flats to comfortably accommodate 8,000 athletes and team officials. There will be a number of apartment types ranging from two to five bedroom units, each with ensuite facilities which with only two occupants per room is the highest ratio of facilities provided for any Games.

Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport is being modernised, upgraded and expanded to handle the passenger traffic envisaged during the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Passenger and baggage handling facilities have been upgraded and a new 4.43 metre runway, the longest operational runway in Asia, became operational in 2008. Expansion plans include the construction of a new state-of-the-art terminal (T3) with a capacity to handle 35 million passengers per year. It will have 75 aero-bridges, of which nine will be compatible to handle operations of mammoth A-380 aircraft. It will have 20 parking bays for passengers. The terminal, connected with all types of transport systems, will have an advanced five-level in-line baggage-handling device with explosive-detection technology for high-class efficiency and security. There will be 160 check-in counters for fast clearance and more number of immigration counters. The departure complex will be situated on the upper deck of the two tier building and arrival on the lower deck. The roof of the building will have stylised incisions to allow daylight, but it will be angled to protect the interior from direct sun-rays. The airport’s connectivity with the city will be enhanced through a six-lane highway (National Highway 8). The Metro Rail will also have a dedicated corridor from the airport to the Games Village for easy transfer of athletes and officials.

Transportation and Road Network
Delhi will have a dedicated Metro line from the airport to the city centre – Connaught Place – by 2010. The Games Village as well as the main competition venues such as the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the Indira Gandhi Stadium will be connected through the Metro. The inter-city connectivity as well as passenger capacity will be enhanced. All Metro stations are planned to be Wi-Fi enabled by 2010.

Hospitality in Delhi
Delhi has a vibrant hospitality industry with almost all major world-class hotels and restaurants located here. However, the current capacity will be insufficient to handle the huge influx of visitors expected into Delhi for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. An additional 25,000 rooms are being built to meet the requirements of the Games; this will be supplemented by the Bed and Breakfast Scheme launched by the Delhi government.

Hotels in Delhi
Delhi has lots of hotel accommodation systems including 5 star, 3 star and ordinary hotels. Many of the renowned hotels in India are located in New Delhi. Almost all big hotel chains have their operations in New Delhi. These Delhi hotels offer world-class hospitality and leave an everlasting impression on the minds of tourists. They are known worldwide for their royal treatment of guests and outstanding services. Book any hotel in Delhi and you will get the opportunity of marveling at the rich history, culture and affability of this ancient city. Hotels in New Delhi have been categorized under various headings like five star deluxe hotels, five star hotels, four star hotels, three star hotels, two star hotels, budget hotels and other hotels in Delhi.