Warning: file_put_contents(/home/content/s/a/m/samerules/html/classes/../www/contentcache/www.delhigames.info/categories%2Fbritish+empire) [function.file-put-contents]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/content/s/a/m/samerules/html/classes/SiteController.class.php on line 90
Commonwealth Games & other Indian sports events : Articles tagged with 'british empire'

delhigames.com, the complete news on

Delhi Commonwealth Games & Other Sports Events in India

Home | Maps | Tourism | Archives | Current Buzz

LINKS

Articles tagged with 'british empire'

Commonwealth Games is on the Way Collect your Excitement for It

8 months ago
The Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas in the world. The commonwealth games are known for multi-sport and multinational event held once every four […]  more...

Commonwealth Games is on the Way Collect your Excitement for It

9 months ago
The Commonwealth Games is one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas in the world. The commonwealth games are known for multi-sport and multinational event held once every four years. […]  more...


Medals Won at the Commonwealth Games – Bernews

10 months ago
Medals Won at the Commonwealth GamesBernewsSince competing in the first Commonwealth Games in 1930, Bermuda has won a total of five medals. Initially called the British Empire Games,the name change came in the 1950's. With one gold and two silver and bronze, Bermuda has won five Commonwealth …and more »  more...

South Africa plans to bid for 2022 Commonwealth games

12 months ago
South Africa intends to bid as host for the 2022 Commonwealth games after dropping plans to bid for the 2020 Olympics.South Africa will bid to host the 2022 […]  more...

Jamaica proves doubters wrong to host great Games – Insidethegames.biz

2 years ago
Jamaica proves doubters wrong to host great GamesInsidethegames.bizAs the British Empire had formally ended by 1966, the Kingston Games became the VIII British Commonwealth Games in their third name change since the Hamilton 1930 British Empire Games. They were the first Games to be held outside the so-called white …and more »  more...

Commonwealth: a nation’s dream deferred

2 years ago
Ushering into its 64th year of independence, India proudly calls itself the fastest growing world economy and a future world power. Indians no longer consider themselves a deprived […]  more...

Delhi Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
By: Laura Frangipane American football season is just beginning, but time is running out for final preparations for the 19th Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Delhi, India, […]  more...

Delhi 2010

2 years ago
By Leon Ferguson The 22nd November, 2003 marked a day in history. Assembled in Montego Bay, Jamaica, 46 members if the Commonwealth Games Federation voted in favour of the […]  more...

October 17, 2010

2 years ago
  The Commonwealth Games: The Irony is in the Name The Commonwealth Games are an international sporting event, paralleled to the Olympics of British Empire sports. They were hosted this […]  more...

Rajasthan by Rail

2 years ago
October has been a busy month. I’ve traveled through Rajasthan and Kerala, overcome a bout of Dengue, made a quick visit to the Commonwealth Games, and have been […]  more...

Business World Using Commonwealth Games to Assess India

2 years ago
Article from The Newyorktimes.. The Commonwealth Games, a quadrennial competition of nations from the old British Empire, may be closely watched by economists and business executives around the world nonetheless. […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir: Monkey Guards, Condom Clogs: 7 Bizarre Moments From the Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi made more news for the bizarre mishaps that surrounded the event than any achievement in sport. But Indian officials are still […]  more...

India’s Commonwealth Games. 2 brief Reports by CNN-IBN

2 years ago
Following the successful conclusion of the Commonwealth Games, India’s CNN-IBN Live has two interesting articles in today’s online edition. The first article gives the details of India’s phenomenal progress […]  more...

The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi- …

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.As well as many Olympic sports, the Games also include some sports that are […]  more...

CWG: India closing in on 100 medals

2 years ago
Boxers and paddlers picked up four gold between them in a late evening surge at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday to take India's gold tally to 36 and the overall medal count to 96.  more...

Chronicles of Commonwealth games

2 years ago
What is the Commonwealth of nations? The commonwealth of nations, or simply the commonwealth simply defines itself as association of sovereign nations that support each other and work towards […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | The myth of the disappearing Commonwealth

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games has been a great spectacle and many of us have enjoyed watching Australia win so many events and dominate the medal tally, as we seem […]  more...

Commonwealth Games: Delhi 2010

2 years ago
[caption id="attachment_23" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at Jawahrlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, October 3rd, 2010 (Imageshack)"][/caption] The Commonwealth games, one of the largest multi-sport events in the […]  more...

Histroy of Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The History of the Commonwealth What the Commonwealth does today How the Commonwealth is run The modern Commonwealth, in which all members are equal and which stands for justice, freedom, democracy […]  more...

India Corruption ruins Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
After just two days into them, the 2010 edition of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India have already been booked a failure. I can see some of you […]  more...

Monster Minarets and Monuments (Delhi, India)

2 years ago
Currently hosting the Commonwealth Games, a sports event for the 70-odd nations that comprise the vestiges of the British Empire, Delhi is an intense, seething city of chaos […]  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010: Upholding Sporting Tradition and Sporting Spirit

2 years ago
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and previously known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states. All but […]  more...

Commonwealth games

2 years ago
The commonwealth games have just started in Delhi and they attract a lot of attention from sport lovers worldwide. But what are the Commonwealth games? Let´s start with the […]  more...

Commonwealth Games: For India, Games Are Entree to World Stage

2 years ago
NEW DELHI — The Commonwealth Games are not expected to be particularly gripping viewing for sports fans. After all, most of the top international athletes […]  more...

Commonwealth Crisis

2 years ago
India is all over the news at the moment as it prepares to host the Commonwealth Games. But not for the right reasons. The Commonwealth Games was first held […]  more...

The Shaky Foundations of India's Cheap Labor Economy

2 years ago
As the Commonwealth Games open in Delhi, India, the controversy over sub-standard accommodation and facilities for the participating nations continues to rage. Several weeks ago, visiting country delegates voiced […]  more...

Here To Go for CWG

2 years ago
Reverend Ashley Cooper was the first person to propose the idea of having a […]  more...

Commonwealth games, 2010

2 years ago
A Farcical FestA sporting competition bringing together the members of the British Empire was first proposed by the Reverend Astley Cooper in 1891 when he wrote an article […]  more...

Commonwealth Games grows in stature as years go by

2 years ago
India have participated in 14 of the 18 editions, the first time being in London, 1934 when it was known as the British Empire Games.  more...

The Commonwealth Games on stamps

2 years ago
The 19th Commonwealth Games opens tomorrow in New Delhi, with more than 70 nations fielding a team. The Commonwealth Games takes place every four years and is the […]  more...

Wales delighted with transition at CWG Village

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Wales chef de mission ChrisJenkins today said he is impressed with the transition thathas happened at the Commonwealth Games Village, where thingswere "quite chaotic" a couple of weeks ago.  more...

The fun continues....

2 years ago
As everyone who lives in a country that the (British) Empire's sun once set on knows, the Commonwealth Games are about to begin in Delhi. Two days […]  more...

Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The nineteenth Commonwealth Games are set to begin on October 3, 2010 in Delhi, India. This multi-sport event that brings together athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations (former […]  more...

Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies combined to save everyone the bother

2 years ago
There was immense relief last night when it was confirmed that the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi will be shortened to simply consist of a spectacular and colourful Opening Ceremony followed immediately by an impressive and moving Closing Ceremony.  more...

To hell & back: Rwanda's story

2 years ago
There were two main reasons why Bonnie Mugabe went unnoticed during the Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission Conclave earlier this year in Delhi.  more...

Delhi Commonwealth Games doomed from the start, says Olympic legend Johnson

2 years ago
London, Sep 29 (ANI): Former Olympic 200 and 400 metres champion Michael Johnson has said that the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games were "doomed from the start".  more...

The Commonwealth Boon-doggle?

2 years ago
Perhaps the deadline was not mentioned clearly enough in New Delhi. Work is behind schedule, athletes are beginning to pull out of this years games. The situation […]  more...

"Delhi CWG were doomed from start"

2 years ago
Legendary American athlete Michael Johnson joined the chorus of sports personalities who have criticised the Delhi Commonwealth Games.  more...

When Sports Attacks; The 2010 Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
It started as the British Empire Games in 1930. It still begins with an official message from the Queen that travels by hand from Buckingham Palace. It still culminates with a tribute to the British Military that would put the old Red Square parades to shame. It is the Commonwealth Games (CWG) and its goal from the outset has been to use sports to create goodwill between the United Kingdom and the various outposts of ye olde empire.  more...

Snake in room adds to Commonwealth Games woes: report

2 years ago
NEW DELHI — Two more Australian athletes withdrew Sunday and a South African competitor reportedly found a snake in his room as complaints over cleanliness, security and construction […]  more...

Commonwealth Sh..(g)ames

2 years ago
As we all know Commonwealth Games 2010 are about to start in Delhi within a week, precisely on October 03 , 2010. A symbol of the dying and […]  more...

Commonwealth Games head sees improved conditions before ceremonies

2 years ago
With athletes trickling into New Delhi on Saturday and cleaning crews rushing to scour their rooms, the Commonwealth Games chief said India was working hard to ensure it is prepared to host the beleaguered sporting event — though much remains to be done.  more...

Commonwealth Games Fiasco: What do you expect from capitalist super exploitation? by Finian Cunningham

2 years ago
by Finian CunninghamFeatured WriterDandelion Saladfinian.cunningham@yahoo.com25 September, 2010 As the Commonwealth Games open in Delhi, India, the controversy over sub-standard accommodation and facilities for the participating nations continues to rage. Several weeks […]  more...

As Commonwealth Games loom, 'unfit' athletes' village adds to India's problems

2 years ago
IN NEW DELHI The Commonwealth Games were supposed to be India's grand coming-out party, an audition for a potential Olympic bid and a chance to show off its […]  more...

Commonwealth Game 2010 - Do Not Read Confidential Article

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Game head Michael Fennel has told reporters that all 71 empires will compete in the contest in Delhi. He has however repeated the fact that the […]  more...

Commonwealth Games Delhi - A BIG reason to Celebrate

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games, Delhi, 2010. After much of chaos, controversy, speculation and deliberation it is going to be held, yes it will be. A total damage of Rs.85,000 […]  more...

Delhi Commonwealth Games or Shames!

2 years ago
THE NAME was ‘British Empire Games’, when it was held for the first time in 1930. This multi-sport international event has been held once in four years. The […]  more...

Delhi Commonwealth Games or Shames!

2 years ago
THE NAME was ‘British Empire Games’, when it was held for the first time in 1930. This multi-sport international event has been held once in four years. The […]  more...

India Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The Commonwealth games are played every four years amidst nations who historically were a part of the Imperial British Empire.  Today to be a part of the Commonwealth […]  more...

India scrambles to save Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
Indian officials scrambled Thursday to salvage the rapidly approaching Commonwealth Games as a growing number of competitors delayed their arrival to allow organizers time to finish their frantic preparations.  more...

Delhi CWG__SNAFU: Situation Normal All Fucked UP

2 years ago
Indian Sports Showcase Turns Into Fiasco By ROBERT MACKEYSeptember 23, 2010, 11:35 am Indian Sports Showcase Turns Into FiascoBy ROBERT MACKEY BBC A photograph provided to the BBC this week by […]  more...

India battles to save scandal-hit Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
India scrambled against the clock to save the Commonwealth Games after big ticket athletes quit the showcase event and nations threatened to stay home unless authorities cleaned venues "unfit for human habitation".  more...

Aus world champion pulls out of CWG

2 years ago
Australian discus world champion Dani Samuels has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of security concerns, her coach was quoted as saying.  more...

Travelers announces Commonwealth Games tour programme

2 years ago
JOY-TRAVELS dot com, India’s leading online travel portal has announced the launch of Commonwealth Games 2010 Tour Programme across indian Travelers.  […]  more...

Travelers announces Commonwealth Games tour programme

2 years ago
JOY-TRAVELS dot com, India’s leading online travel portal has announced the launch of Commonwealth Games 2010 Tour Programme across indian Travelers.  […]  more...

Indian athletes aim for best-ever haul in CWG!

2 years ago
The athletics event of the Delhi Commonwealth Games promises to be enthralling nonetheless with home-grown talents such as PT Usha-protege Tintu Luka gearing up to make a mark.  more...

Indian athletes aim for best-ever haul in Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
India have just nine athletics medals, including a gold, in the Commonwealth Games history but the country can look forward to a haul of at least six this time.  more...

Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event which features competitions involving thousands of elite athletes from members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Organised every four years, they […]  more...

Delhi dampener on cards for Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
The sporting event which India hoped would herald its emergence as a regional power and serve as a springboard to an Olympic bid has instead turned into a chaotic mess.  more...

Weeks out, India's Commonwealth Games in crisis

2 years ago
An international sporting event which India hoped would herald its emergence as a regional power and serve as a springboard to an Olympic bid is instead struggling with a host of issues as the clock ticks down to opening ceremonies.  more...

CWG New Delhi

2 years ago
The Commonwealth games hold a distinguished place in everybody's heart for its brilliance ... Stadium, Delhi on the inaugural day of the XIX Commonwealth Games. ...  more...

The Commonwealth Games in Delhi come at a high price for the poor

2 years ago
An estimated 140,000 families will be evicted to clear space for lavish facilities in Delhi that offer no lasting benefits  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010,Common Wealth Game Delhi,India,Car ...

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Delhi -2010 , India. The 2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth edition of the Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. ...  more...

Delhi Commonwealth games 2010 ; see you in Delhi [ official video ]

3 years ago
Delhi Commonwealth games 2010 ; see you in Delhi [ official video ]The 2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth edition of the Common wealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India between 3 October and 14 October 2010. The games will be the largest multi-sport event conducted to date in New Delhi and India generally, which has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982. The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. It will also be the first time the Commonwealth Games will be held in India and the second time the event has been held in Asia (after 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). In addition to the Commonwealth Games, the city of Pune, India hosted the 3rd Common wealth Youth Games between October 12 and 18, 2008. The Youth Games offered nine sports: athletics, badminton, boxing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling. The Commonwealth Games is a multinational, multi-sport event. Held every four years, it involves the elite athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. Attendance at the Common wealth Games is typically around 5000 athletes. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the organisation that is responsible for the direction and control of the Common wealth Games. The first such event, then known as the British Empire Games, was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The name changed to British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, to British Common wealth Games in 1970 and <b>...</b>From:utubekhiladiViews:8408 0ratingsTime:  more...

India working for secure 2010 Commonwealth Games

4 years ago
Security is the prime concern ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi due to the tense situation in the region, organisers said on Wednesday.  more...

 
ARCHIVES

2012 (462)
2011 (1294)
2010 (6565)
2009 (27)
2008 (8)