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News24onlineCWG case: 'Suresh Kalmadi pre-decided to award contract to Swiss firm'Daily News & Analysis"One of the prosecution witnesses had said that Verma had announced the decision to give the contract to the Swiss firm on October 12, 2009 in the general assembly meeting with the representatives of Commonwealth Games federation.CWG scam: High court declines bail [...] more...
Yahoo! Eurosport UKCricket could enter Commonwealth programmeYahoo! Eurosport UKThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) discussed the matter at a two-day meeting in London this week, with the organisation's vice-president Bruce Robertson suggesting it is a "strong possibility" that the sport could feature at the Commonwealth Youth …Cricket could return to the Commonwealth Games programme in time [...] more...
Cricket could be included in 2018 Commonwealth GamesWalesOnlineThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) discussed the matter at a two-day meeting in London this week, with the organisation's vice-president Bruce Robertson suggesting it is a “strong possibility” that the sport could feature at the Commonwealth Youth … more...
CGF delighted with Glasgow 2014 progress, stress 'no time to waste'TheSportsCampus.comThe Co-ordination Commission (CoCom) of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today concluded its second inspection visit to Glasgow, the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The four member panel, chaired by Bruce Robertson, CGF Vice-President, …and more » more...
stv.tvGlasgow's 2014 Commonwealth Games on course to be delivered within budgetScottish Daily RecordOFFICIALS have revealed that Glasgow's 2014 Commonwealth Games are on course to be delivered within the £524 million budget. The Co-ordination Commission of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) were in the city today on a two day visit to look at …2014 Games [...] more...
Glasgow 2014: Games on track says CGF after inspectionScotsmanTHE Co-ordination Commission (CoCom) of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has said it is “delighted with the progress” being made by organisers of the 2014 Games in Glasgow. The commission's four-member panel, chaired by CGF vice-president Bruce …and more » more...
Games may cut athlete quotaThe AustralianTHE Commonwealth Games Federation is considering a proposal to reduce athlete numbers from three per nation to two in athletics and swimming, a move said to be partly designed to curtail Australia's dominance of the medal table. more...
The DrumThom Evans not yet eligible to represent Scotland at Glasgow 2014Scotsman (blog)By STUART BATHGATE THOM Evans will need special clearance from the Commonwealth Games Federation if he is to realise his dream of running for Scotland at Glasgow 2014, as he is not automatically eligible. The former rugby international qualified for …Pmplegacy to undertake [...] more...
Commonwealth rrs definitely an organization associated with independent cal king states with assorted faiths, cultures, races, languages and so traditions our planet. The Commonwealth Games is a sports […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation`s general assembly in St. Kitts and Nevis has agreed to include three weight categories of women`s boxing for the future editions of the Commonwealth Games. more...
Sri Lankan officials think their bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games may have been doomed because of the deeply flawed games held last year in neighboring India. more...
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House in Sydney. – Reuters file picSYDNEY, Nov 12 ― Australia‘s Gold Coast has been chosen to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, […] more...
The commonwealth games federation - uniting the commonwealth through sport. Online games > amazing free online games - play now people.com has hundreds of celebrity trivia questions about […] more...
Sri Lanka has expressed confidence of winning the Games bid with just days to go before the host city is selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). more...
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...
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...
Report weighs up bid for Commonwealth GamesABC OnlineThe Commonwealth Games Federation Evaluation Commission has issued its report on the Gold Coast and Hambantota bids for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, citing the Australian bid as 'low risk'. MARK COLVIN: The Commonwealth Games Federation has released … more...
The West AustralianReport boosts Gold Coast Games bidNinemsnThe Sri Lankan city taking on the Gold Coast for the 2018 Commonwealth Games presents a medium to high risk with substantial development needed, official Games evaluators say. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has released its review of both …Gold Coast having edge over H'tota?Daily MirrorQld Premier to [...] more...
Brisbane Times Hamban-where? A look at the Gold Coast's Games rivalBrisbane TimesPhoto: Getty Images Can you name the Gold Coast's only bidding rival in the race to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games? Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation Tunku Imran (left) receives the candidate file from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, …Star names show Commonwealth Games delegates [...] more...
Moneycontrol.com Games-Fennell to retire as Commonwealth Games Federation presidentReuters AfricaMUMBAI Aug 13 (Reuters) – Michael Fennell will retire from his role as president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) after 17 years and is set to be replaced by Malaysia's Prince Tunku Imran, the CGF said on Saturday. …Fennell steps down as President of Commonwealth Games [...] more...
Michael Fennell will retire from his role as president of the Commonwealth Games Federation and is set to be replaced by Malaysia''s Prince Tunku Imran. more...
The CAG report pointed out that the excess issue of complimentary tickets, contrary to the Commonwealth Games Federation "no free ticket policy" was a major problem for the October Games. more...
Brisbane Times Hosting Commonwealth Games, a worthy investmentSunday ObserverThe Southern city of Hambantota is making a strong bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. An international team of evaluators from the Commonwealth Games Federation toured Sri Lanka last week to gather first-hand information on the initial …Warning on Games venueSydney Morning HeraldFormer track rivals Kip Keino [...] more...
Hambantota (Sri Lanka), July 5 (IANS/CMC) Hambantota has boosted its chances of hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games, following a visit of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission here last week. more...
The Hindu Hambantota 2018: the most compact design concept the games have ever seenSports Features CommunicationsTAMPA/HAMBANTOTA, Jun 28: Today the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission is visiting the second of two 2018 candidate cities, Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The commission spent four days at the competitor, the Gold Coast, last week. …Hambantota can deliver great 2018 [...] more...
The Hindu Commonwealth Games Federation evaluates Sri LankaPeople’s Daily OnlineThe Commonwealth Games Federation began evaluating Sri Lanka's bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the southern city of Hambantota on Monday. Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper told reporters in Colombo that …Technical committee assesses 2018 CWG bidThe HinduH' tota development [...] more...
Marathon to showcase Gold Coast's Games bidABC OnlineThe event will showcase the city's skills to some of the people who will decide whether the Gold Coast hosts the 2018 Commonwealth Games. African delegates of the Commonwealth Games Federation will be among spectators. The general manager of Events …and more » more...
Eurosport.com ASIA EC starts reviewing candidate cities for Commonwealth GamesDaily MirrorThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has appointed an Evaluation Commission (EC) to assess the candidatures of the two Candidate Cities – Gold Coast, Australia and Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The EC comprises of technically sound …Commission 'pleased' with Gold Coast Games bidABC OnlineHambantota 2018 Awaits [...] more...
Sports Features Communications Crime rate won't put Games bid at risk: authorityABC OnlineThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says concerns about a spate of violent crimes on Queensland's Gold Coast are not likely to jeopardise the region's chances of hosting the 2018 games. CGF chief executive officer Mike Hooper and …Gold Coast crime not a factor in [...] more...
Commonwealth Games officials shrug off concerns over Gold Coast crime wave in …Courier MailSENIOR Commonwealth Games officials have dismissed concerns about the Gold Coast's crime wave, saying they don't believe security will be an issue as the Glitter Strip bids for the 2018 Games. Officials from the Commonwealth Games Federation's …Exclusive: Commonwealth Games will be [...] more...
Commonwealth Games Evaluation Commission arrive to inspect Gold Coast 2018Insidethegames.bizJune 18 – The two-horse race between the Gold Coast in Australia and Hambantota in Sri Lanka to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games has entered its most critical phase to date as the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) …Coast Games bid enters crucial phaseGold Coast Bulletin Newsall [...] more...
Daily Nation Boxing: Sean McGoldrick officially handed Commonwealth Games goldWalesOnlineWELSH boxer Sean McGoldrick has been awarded the gold medal in the Men's Bantamweight division from the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games Federation made the announcement following the removal of Manju Wanniarachchi from the results …Gold for Welsh boxer McGoldrickAFPBoxer wins Delhi gold eight months [...] more...
Gold Coast Shines At Hand Over Of Official Commonwealth Games BidMedia Newswire (press release)KUALA LUMPUR: The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games bid passed a major milestone today with the official hand over of the Candidature File (bid book) to the Commonwealth Games Federation. KUALA LUMPUR: The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games bid passed a major …Top-dollar charge [...] more...
Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation is trying to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to include Twenty20 cricket in future Games editions. more...
AFP Rugby League secures Commonwealth Games recognitionMalta Independent OnlineRugby League's success as a growing international sport has been recognised by the Commonwealth Games Federation at their meeting in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The Federation has given its unanimous support to an application for Rugby League …Commonwealth Games keen on T20 cricketIBNLive.comRUGBY LEAGUE NEWSSportinglife.comCommonwealth Games keen [...] more...
Reuters India Commonwealth Games Federation pushes for Twenty20 cricketRadio New ZealandThe Commonwealth Games Federation is to approach the International Cricket Council again to push for Twenty20 cricket's inclusion in future Games. The Federation's sports review committee chairman Tunku Imran says it's fundamental for the Games sports …Commonwealth Games to push for Twenty20 cricket inclusionIBNLive.comCommonwealth games: CGF [...] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is to approach the International Cricket Council (ICC) again to push for Twenty20 cricket's inclusion in future Games, the CGF said."It is fundamental […] more...
CGF's lobbying for foreign hires comes under scannerTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: As the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) prepares to widen its probe into Commonwealth Games irregularities, the determination with which the London-based Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) pushed for the appointment of foreign …Suresh Kalmadi's bail hearing on May 13indiabloomsCWG scam: Suresh Kalmadi's bail plea [...] more...
SL lawyers vowed to fight back at CASWanniarachchi lawyers have vowed to carry on his fight to try to keep his Commonwealth Games gold medal after he was […] more...
Sunday Leader Sri Lanka To Lodge Its Bid For Commonwealth Games On May 11Sunday LeaderBy Hishan Welmilla The formal lodgment of bids by the candidate cities, for the 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place on 11th May 2011 in Malaysia. A special statement issued by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) stated that “The Commonwealth …Sri Lanka's [...] more...
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) CEO Jarnail Singh, appointed by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), is now being accused of approving a contract with a Swiss firm for the timing, scoring and result (TSR) system that led to the arrest of former OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi. more...
Athletes planning to travel to India for the Commonwealth Games this week may find themselves in the heartbreaking position of making a choice between their safety and their […] more...
All the work related to the 2014 Commonwealth Games will be completed on time and Glasgow will host the best ever Games, says Louise Martin, Vice Chair of the Organising Committee. more...
[author]BEN DOHERTY: FAIRFAX[/author] DELHI: Commonwealth Games organisers could face an expensive and embarrassing class action over their refusal to pay the international companies who put on the […] more...
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...
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Amid charges of corruption, the organising committee of the 2010 Commonwealth Games Wednesday issued full page advertisements in leading newspapers about its budget and expenditure in conducting the event, avowedly to 'reveal facts' in 'public interest'. more...
A Sri Lankan boxer who won gold the bantamweight division in New Delhi has been confirmed as the fifth athlete to fail a doping test during the Oct. […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Monday confirmed that Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi, who won gold in bantamweight category, test- ed positive for a banned sub- stance during the CWG here more...
Commonwealth Games Federationon Monday confirmed that Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi, whowon gold in bantamweight category, tested positive for abanned substance during the CWG here. more...
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Sri Lankan boxer Manju Wanniarachchi, who won gold in the 56 kg category at the Commonwealth Games, was Monday confirmed as the fifth athlete to fail drug test during the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
It is the seasons of festivals embracing all over the country & India adds one more festivals to the season to celebrate by successfully holding the Commonwealth Games […] more...
John Coates said the Commonwealth Games Federation lacked the resources to monitor progress and to ensure that construction deadlines were met.England have become the first overseas team to […] more...
India recently brought an end to what according to me is a spectacular sporting event. The scale of the event is so huge that i never thought that […] more...
Wellington, Oct 17 (PTI) Commonwealth Games Federationchief executive Mike Hooper today said he had done all hecould to make the Delhi Games a success and any talk of hisstanding down from his post was "silly". more...
Wellington, Oct 17 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper has defended the various comments he made during the preparations for Commonwealth Games 2010, saying he did all he could to make the mega event a success. more...
// Enthralling, mind-blowing, spellbinding, mesmerizing, magical … there is no end to the list of the adjectives that can describe the closing ceremony. And finally the curtains came down on the Commonwealth Games 2010. The Jawarharlal Nehru stadium was a witness to the one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas in India.Astounding laser show coupled with [...] more...
After much criticism and irregularities by the organising committee of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, India has finally put on a “spectacular” show. On October 14, Thursday, the curtain […] more...
As the curtains fell on the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India yesterday, Nigeria could have been the next destination fo the competiton, but the Games will […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Nigerian runner Folashade Abugan, who bagged two silver medals at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, is the fourth athlete to test positive for a banned substance and has been disqualified, the Commonwealth Games Federation said Friday. more...
New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): It was a triumphant evening for India when it completed the holding of the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, putting at rest a thousand doubts by staging one of the most colourful galas to bring down the curtain on the eleven-day event. more...
New Delhi, Oct 15: The international athletes and Commonwealth Games Federation may have enjoyed their stay in Delhi, but Indians have not yet forgiven Suresh Kalmadi for the […] more...
New Delhi’s Commonwealth Games ended with martial art battles and a laser show after a record haul of gold medals for India and last-minute fixes to venues rescued an event that had threatened a national embarrassment. more...
Finally, some words of appreciation from the Commonwealth Games Federation. After some scathing attacks on the Delhi Commonwealth Games prior to the Opening Ceremony on an unhygienic Games Village, CG more...
The 19th Commonwealth Games have ended in Delhi with Australia topping the medals table, winning 74 gold medals. India edged ahead of England to the second place on Thursday […] more...
Eleven days of non-stop action on the sports field has sadly come to an end and today, 14 October 2010, saw Delhi bidding adieu to its beloved guests […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation President, Michael Fennell, on Thursday lavished praise on India for the successful conduct of the Commonwealth Games. Addressing his customary press conference, the CGF chief, […] more...
Samuel Okon on his way to sixth in the men's 110m hurdles final. The Nigerian has now tested positive for the banned stimulant methylexanemine. Photograph: Anja Niedringhaus/AP Samuel Okon, […] more...
A dazzling laser show and a musical extravaganza tonight marked the grand finale of the Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event hosted by India which crowned itself with sporting glory by winning an unprecedented 101 medals. more...
After the shambolic build-up that included a dirty athletes village and other shortcomings leading to threats of pull-out by leading competing nations, the Commmonwealth Games was on Thursday […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 14(ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Mike Fennell has said that Delhi has 'performed' to successfully host the XIXth Commonwealth Games. more...
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...
The Commonwealth Games Federation president refused to buy the line that the controversies in the lead up have damaged the integrity of the Games. more...
New Delhi, Oct 14 (PTI) Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappagave India an eagerly awaited gold by winning the women'sdoubles title in badminton, but the men's hockey team not onlydisappointed but were dealt a severe thrashing by Australia onthe final day of the Commonwealth Games today. more...
New Delhi, October 14 (PTI) Suresh Kalmadi today evadedmedia grilling after his last formal address to the press asthe Commonwealth Games chief organiser and walked away toreceive Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the men's hockeyfinal even as a question was fired at him by a scribe. more...
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Four gold medals, including a hat-trick by boxers, took India's gold count to 36 and the overall tally to 96 on the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday. more...
The 2010 Commonwealth Games is the 19th Commonwealth Games, and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are being held in Delhi, India, from 3 […] more...
NEW DELHI — Commonwealth Games organizers have put their security advisers "on alert" following reports that a Pakistan-based terror group was planning an attack on the games leading […] more...
Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Commonwealth Games Federationchief Michael Fennell today took some time off to watch thesemifinal table tennis match between Sharath Achanta Kamal andSingapore's Yang Zi amid a vociferous crowd which brought thehouse down with its continuous cheering of the Indian. more...
NEW DELHI — The security clampdown at the Commonwealth Games went into overdrive Wednesday, a day before the closing ceremonies and as organizers revealed a third positive doping […] more...
The shamed athlete, who finished sixth in the walk race conducted on October 8, would either attend or will be represented at a provisional hearing before the Commonwealth Games Federation court later today. more...
: A second Nigerian tested positive for a banned sub- stance at the Commonwealth Games here on Tuesday. Nigerian hurdler Samuel Okon tested positive for a banned stimulant, barely 24 hours after co more...
The gold medal will now be awarded to Natasha Mayers of St Vincent and the Grenadines, the silver to Katherine Endacott of England and bronze to Bertille Delphine Atangana of Cameroon more...
TICKET sales for the Delhi Commonwealth Games hit 100,000 yesterday, with India's record medal haul finallly attracting the locals. Organising officials yesterday declared India's record 31 gold medals, […] more...
The 42km event, traditionally among the highlights of any multi-discipline sports festival, is to be held on the last day of the Games, October 14. more...
Nigeria's female sprinter, Oludamola Osayomi, will remain suspended provisionally from the ongoing Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Federation Court ruled yesterday. The News Agency […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Shooters Heena Sidhu and Annu Raj Singh won a gold in the 10-metre air pistol pairs event at the Commonwealth Games here Tuesday, taking India's gold tally to 31, the highest the country has earned in the Games' history. more...
From bacteria in the swimming pool at the Dr S P Mukherjee Aquatics Arena, to a non-functioning information dissemination system and poor transport service that led technical officials […] more...
A second Nigerian runner at the Commonwealth Games has failed a doping test for the same banned substance. Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell said Tuesday that Samuel Okon, […] more...
By: Fazny ZavahirCommonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell on Monday said the Delhi Games would leave a lasting legacy in the Indian capital. He also justified the whopping Rs 70,000 crore […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell on Monday said New Delhi has 'benefitted tremendously' by hosting the XIXth Commonwealth Games as it got an opportunity to improve the city's infrastructure. more...
The Nigerian sprinter who won the women's 100 meters has failed a doping test in yet another setback for the Commonwealth Games. In what has become almost inevitable […] more...
[caption id="attachment_5066" align="aligncenter" width="570" caption="Oludamola wins 100m after 'winner' Pearson is disqualified "][/caption] Commonwealth Games women's 100m gold medal winner Osayemi Oludamola has failed a drugs test. Commonwealth Games Federation […] more...
The Commonwealth Games was on Monday rocked by its first doping case when Nigerian women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola tested positive for a banned stimulant. more...
New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Nigeria's women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola, who claimed gold after favourite Sally Pearson's disqualification, has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance in what appears to be first case of doping at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. more...
The Commonwealth Games official website has gone for a toss. Far from being uploaded automatically almost in real time, the website has been painfully slow, often well behind private media sites. This has virtually shut down an important window on the Delhi Games for the wider world. more...
Commonwealth Games officials said on Sunday a volunteer had been reported for ticket fraud and that they were still fixing the ticket system, halfway through an event where availability of tickets has been a major problem. more...
The Commonwealth Games have been completely clean so far on at least one front: 500 athletes who have been tested for doping have all been given the all-clear. more...
The Commonwealth Games official website has gone for a toss. Far from being uploaded automatically almost in real time, the website has been painfully slow, often well behind private media sites. This has virtually shut down an important window on the Delhi Games for the wider world. more...
[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...
The Commonwealth Games official website has gone for a toss. Far from being uploaded automatically almost in real time, the website has been painfully slow, often well behind private media sites. more...
When the organizing committee (OC) decided to move its international technical officials (ITO) from Vasant Kunj to different hotels in the NCR, it wouldn’t have thought its decision would come to haunt it later. Complaints from delegates about long wait for transport, combined with a long commute, have now forced the OC to re look at its transportation plans. more...
CGF president Michael Fennell on Friday conceded that athletes were not treated well as the women’s 100m medal ceremony was delayed for hours on Thursday and blamed ‘‘a major communication blunder by athletics officials’’. more...
The Commonwealth Games have been completely clean so far on at least one front: 500 athletes who have been tested for doping have all been given the all-clear. Commonwealth […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell doesn't want to jump the gun, he wants to wait till the Delhi Games are over before giving India the thumbs-up. more...
Reports of upset stomachs at the Commonwealth Games village in the Indian capital show that even highly protected athletes are not immune to the infamous "Delhi belly." Organisers […] more...
Grappling with a slew of glitches halfway through the mega event, the Commonwealth Games are at least free from doping controversies with the 500 tests conducted so far returning negative. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation today launched an investigation into the complaints of unavailability of tickets by people despite empty seats at some stadiums. more...
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) Grappling with a slew of glitcheshalfway through the mega event, the Commonwealth Games are atleast free from doping controversies with the 500 testsconducted so far returning negative. more...
Unhappy with the "still unsatisfactory" attendance at competition venues, Commonwealth Games Federation on Saturday launched an investigation into the complaints of unavailability of tickets by people despite empty seats at some stadiums. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation has told Delhi organisers to investigate the ticket system as thousands of seats remain empty at Games events. more...
Embattled Commonwealth Gamesofficials conceded a "major communication blunder" was to blame for Thursday's athletics farce as they continue to grapple with snags at the halfway point of the Delhi […] more...
The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem mostly empty. There was a "major communications blunder" at the track that nearly resulted in athletes being presented with their medals despite the race being under protest. more...
The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem mostly empty. more...
To assert that the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games has evolved into a national embarrassment would be a gross understatement: aside from the shabby infrastructure, poor hygiene and sanitation, […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has promised an immediate investigation into the water quality at the Delhi Games swimming venue following reports of swimmers falling sick. (For Slideshow: Commonwealth Games […] more...
Leading Commonwealth countries explain their positions following the latest setbacks in preparations for next month's Games in India. ENGLAND "We asked the Commonwealth Games federation to ensure that all of the […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) He has himself learnt boxing froma Dronacharya awardee and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi todayshowed his love for the sport by turning up to watch theopening Commonwealth Games bout of Olympic bronze medallistand world number one Vijender Singh here at the TalkatoraStadium. more...
Reuters | Oct 8, 2010 | 2:10pm IST Embattled Commonwealth Games officials conceded a "major communication blunder" was to blame for Thursday's athletics farce as they […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Cycling, marathon and closingceremony of the Commonwealth Games will be telecast live fromair as the government today allowed to fly helicopters overthe road events and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. more...
The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem mostly empty. There was a "major communications blunder" at the track that nearly resulted in athletes presented with their medals despite the race being protested. more...
NEW DELHI — The pool water is clean, but the toilets in the aquatic venue are blocked. Ticket sales are on the increase but the stadiums still seem […] more...
Embattled Commonwealth Games officials conceded a "major communication blunder" was to blame for Thursday's athletics farce as they continue to grapple with snags at the halfway point of the Delhi event on Friday. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell today expressed disappointment at the "major communication blunder" which led to modification of results in the controversial women's 100m final last night. more...
Daylife/AP Photo used by permission Thousands of flushed condoms threaten to choke the Commonwealth Games village's drainage system in the latest problem to hit the venue. Games organisers, who […] more...
New Delhi: Amid reports that the Commonwealth Games swimming pool in Delhi may be contaminated, the organisers were today left red-faced with the 'Big Two' […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 8(ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has played down fears of contamination in the swimming pools at the Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Aquatics Complex in New Delhi. more...
Halsall was visibly unwell when receiving her 100m freestyle bronze Commonwealth Games officials are to investigate whether the quality of the water in the practice pool is […] more...
"This issue was controversial some years back but not now. Promoting safe sex is a responsible thing to do," the Commonwealth Games Federation president said. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell on Thursday said that an immediate investigation would be launched into the water quality at the Delhi Games swimming venue following reports of swimmers falling sick. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation has promised an immediate investigation into the water quality at the Delhi Games swimming venue following reports of swimmers falling sick. CGF President Michael Fennell […] more...
NEW DELHI (AFP)– Commonwealth Games chief Mike Fennell said he was happy to see competitors engaging in safe sex at the athletes village even if it caused problems […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell on Thursday apologised for a bizarre car accident resulting in injuries to three Ugandan officials, including the team's Chef de Mission, at the Games Village. more...
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Confusion surrounds whether food at the Commonwealth Games village or contaminated water in the swimming pool is the reason behind a host of athletes reporting sick. more...
The system has been malfunctioning from the first day of competitions and problems increased on October 5 when the GIS crashed and the journalists at the Main Press Centre of the Games could not get any information related to the sporting events. more...
English officials have asked for reassurances about the water quality in the Commonwealth Games aquatics centre after reports that up to 15 swimmers on the England and Australian […] more...
The Commonwealth Games is facing a new crisis after reports that up to 15 swimmers on the England and Australian teams have a stomach virus - potentially caused […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Commonwealth Games Federationchief Michael Fennell today apologised for a freak accidentresulting in injuries to three Ugandan officials, includingthe team's Chef de Mission, at the Games Village in the earlyhours of yesterday. more...
Melbourne, Oct 7 (IANS) Over a dozen Australian swimmers have fallen sick, and two of them have pulled out of their events Thursday. An official said the illness 'seems quite isolated to the swim team at the moment'. more...
Uganda's Moses Kipsiro took the first athletics gold of the Commonwealth Games after workers triumphed in their own desperate race to repair the track and get the infield ready at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. more...
All is well at the Commonwealth Games, organ- ising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi claimed at a press conference on Wednesday.Kalmadi said all problems relat- ed to athletes, volunteers and del more...
Uganda's Moses Kipsiro took the first athletics gold of the Commonwealth Games after workers triumphed in their own desperate race to repair the track and get the infield ready at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. more...
New Delhi, Oct. 6 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell said on Wednesday that the repair work of the athletics track has been completed and all systems are ready for the event at the Commonwealth Games 2010 in New Delhi. more...
After reading this Article on the BBC News website it makes me wonder how much the organizers of the Games actually paid to have the venues built as […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell said on Tuesday that he was concerned at the sight of empty seats in the stadiums and urged the organisers to ensure that there were enough spectators to cheer the sportspersons. more...
The organising committee of the 19th Commonwealth Games fell short of excuses in addressing the problems dogging the event on the opening day as they committed to sort out the issues by tomorrow. more...
There are thirty-one sports approved by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). This article on the CGF website provides some historical background to the Games. It is interesting to […] more...
“The Commonwealth Games Federation has been consistent in saying that there have been delays in preparation of the Games. The completion date kept moving from February to March […] more...
The Commonwealth sports ministers today unanimously resolved that all National Sports Federations should adopt internationally accepted good governance principles to ensure transparency and accountability. more...
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) The Commonwealth Sports Ministerstoday unanimously resolved that all National SportsFederations should adopt internationally accepted goodgovernance principles to ensure transparency andaccountability during their fifth conference here. more...
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) A day after the spectacularopening ceremony gave a new fillip to the Commonwealth Gamesafter its shambolic build-up, technical glitches overinformation about various disciplines continued to hog thelimelight. more...
The preparations have been filled with many challenges and our hope is that the next 11 days will focus on the athletes in their quest for victory and glory.MIKE FENNELL, Commonwealth Games Federa more...
It was both cheers and jeers for Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games, when he made his speech while it was cheers all the way for Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. more...
Kalmadi, who has been under attack over alleged corruption and several missed deadlines, received a round of boos when he made his speech at the opening ceremony of the Games. more...
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, went around the Commonwealth Games Village Sunday morning and interacted with players from the countries participating in the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
New Delhi, Oct 3(ANI): World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Director General David Howman has said that some drug cheats may avoid detection at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. more...
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Spruced up and cleaner, the Indian capital is all set to host the 19th Commonwealth Games with a spectacular opening ceremony Sunday featuring a display of music and dance involving thousands of young and experienced artists. more...
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly Saturday commended the Delhi Games Organising Committee for getting things ready for hosting the Oct 3-14 event. more...
After reading this article on the telegraph website today the Commonwealth Games in Delhi still looks to be in crisis a day before the Opening Ceremony is due to take […] more...
Commonwealth Games chief Mike Fennell has criticised Delhi's organisers for failing to heed warnings over preparations for the 2010 event. The Games, which open on Sunday, have been […] more...
This BBC Sport article is a load of Bull. If the warnings of the Commonwealth Games Federation had not been heeded by the Delhi Organizing Committee then the Commonwealth Games Federation should have […] more...
New Delhi, Oct.1 (ANI): Britain, which has sent its largest ever oversees contingent of athletes to take part in New Delhi commonwealth Games, has expressed satisfaction over the facilities at the Games Village, which had been drawing criticism from number of participating nations. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper should share the blame for the messy build up to the October 3-14 mega-event in Delhi, feels New Zealand Sports Minister Murray McCully. more...
Wellington, Oct 1 (PTI) Commonwealth Games Federation CEOMike Hooper should share the blame for the messy build up tothe October 3-14 mega-event in Delhi, feels New Zealand SportsMinister Murray McCully. more...
Protesters took to the streets of the Indian capital Thursday for a second straight day of demonstrations, demanding a boycott of the Commonwealth Games that begin this weekend. more...
Sydney, Sep 30 (ANI): The chaotic build-up to the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games has forced changes to the testing program, according to the Games' anti-doping chief. more...
New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): With several international teams arriving for the mega sporting event beginning on October 3, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday expressing satisfaction said the Commonwealth Games Village is 'absolutely ready'. more...
The Commonwealth Games Village is "absolutely ready" and "for the first time, I am feeling very satisfied," Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Wednesday as the city braced for the mega sporting event starting Sunday. more...
For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the participants would march in with their respective countries' contingents during Sunday's Opening Ceremony. more...
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The Commonwealth Games Villageis "absolutely ready" and "for the first time, I am feelingvery satisfied", Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit saidtoday as the city braced for the mega sporting event startingon Sunday. more...
Mumbai, Sep 29 (PTI) For the first time in the historyof the Commonwealth Games, the participants would march inwith their respective countries' contingents during Sunday'sOpening Ceremony, and would be seated alongside guests at theJawarharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. more...
The Kiwi head of the Commonwealth Games Federation has been accused of living it up royally in India, even as the Games preparations were floundering. more...
The Delhi high court today asked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee to preserve all documents pertaining to the Queen's Baton Relay on a plea by suspended official M Jeychandren seeking appointment of a local commissioner to examine the relevant papers relating to the sports event. more...
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...
It was a relatively sunny start of the week for the Delhi Games 2010, with the intense work in the Games Village showing visible results. While the scenario seemed to be brighter sources said that the number of uninhabitable rooms which had been put at 150 is now only 30-40 rooms both team delegates as well as athletes admitted that the Village had improved significantly. The best news for the organizing committee (OC), however, was the arrival of another batch of over 500 athletes from various countries for the Games. more...
Having failed on all fronts, the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee (OC) and the Delhi Police decided to pull out all stops to at least make the opening and closing ceremonies a grand event. But here, too, there’s a hitch. more...
Queen Elizabeth, who normally opens the Games, had said she had a hectic schedule. The move had led organisers to discuss whether President Pratibha Patil should instead open the Games. more...
TOI reports: Michael Hooper, CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation who has been in Delhi for the past several years, has been living it up royally even as the […] more...
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit seems to have decided to take on Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Mike Hooper. A day after he demanded that the Games lane restrictions be implemented for 24 hours, blaming traffic snarls in the city on India’s vast population, the CM hit back saying the remarks were “very unkind and undiplomatic”. more...
Michael Hooper, CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation who has been in Delhi for the past several years, has been living it up royally even as the Games preparations were floundering. more...
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) 'Hang me if I am proved guilty,' Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi declared dramatically Monday, even as he ruled out his resignation on the graft charges that have hit the Games preparations, terming this a 'conspiracy against India'. more...
If River Yamuna doesn’t over run Delhi and the rain Gods to whom our ex Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar praying to answers or not the 19th Common […] more...
Union minister Kamal Nath today told critics of the Commonwealth Games to wait for a "post- mortem" before apportioning any blame for the lapses, and assured that India would make the event a success. more...
H S Rao London, Sept 27 (PTI) Union Minister Kamal Nath todaytold critics of the Commonwealth Games to wait for a "post-mortem" before apportioning any blame for the lapses, andassured that India would make the event a success. more...
The first photos of the accommodation for athletes at the Commonwealth Games in India have emerged. One shows a filthy leaking toilet, another a stained and dirty shower […] more...
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday took exception to Commonwealth Games CEO Mike Hooper's reported comments on the Capital's population, saying it was "very unkind and undiplomatic". more...
Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Rubbishing security concerns over Australia's warnings that its citizens in Delhi should not fly national flags, Australian Commonwealth Games Federation chief Perry Crosswhite has said the Games venues are secure and there would be no issue there. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation boss Mike Fennell today backed his colleague Mike Hooper, saying he neither blamed the Indian government for Delhi's under-preparedness nor made any disparaging comments about Indians. more...
A fact that most students of physics learn early in their careers is that the lack of a free path leads to viscosity. Now, as the Sydney Morning […] more...
“The Commonwealth Games and the Indian Reality” David Robinson International sport is often said to be about far more than the competition, promoting intercultural understanding, friendship […] more...
Athletes who have arrived here for the Commonwealth Games began training for the start of play in one week despite continuing unease over housing and security arrangements, while the event's top official said he hopes India "learned a great lesson" from its lack of preparation. more...
Workers painted walls, drained out rain water and removed a snake at the Commonwealth Games Village yesterday as India raced to address complaints of filth and hygiene a week before the start of the showpiece event. more...
The bridge collapse and a suspected militant attack on two foreign visitors threw the Games into crisis. An outbreak of dengue has only compounded worries. Several top athletes, including world […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell, said one of the major causes for disappoint ment among people in the build up to the Games was ambitious promises made by the officials. Ta more...
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) On a day when the biggest group of foreign athletes and officials arrived here Sunday for the Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper criticised the Indian government for the delay in infrastructure projects - only to later take back his words. more...
Taking a U-turn, CGF CEO Mike Hooper owned up the responsibility for the mess around the Commonwealth Games after blaming India's central and state governments for all the problems. more...
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...
No end to the controversies over the Commonwealth Games (CWG) -this time over an interview given by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Mike Hooper to a New Zealand media, which is blown up into a controversy. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation boss Mike Fennell might talk about sharing the blame for poor preparations of the Delhi mega-event but its CEO Mike Hooper says the CGF cannot be held responsible for the Organising Committee's failure to meet deadlines. more...
Just as things were beginning to look up for the crisis-hit Commonwealth Games, a spate of pullouts, more complaints about the athletes' village and the continuous negative publicity added to the hassled organisers' woes just one week before the mega-event. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation boss Mike Fennell might talk about sharing the blame for poor preparations of Games but its CEO Mike Hooper says they cannot be held responsible for OC's failure to meet the deadlines. more...
While everyone makes a last ditch scramble to save India's face and salvage the Games, things continue to fall apart. 1) Today, it was gold medalist boxer Akhil […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The 35-person advance Canadian team is planning to get settled at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games village on Sunday. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation "has a lot to answer for" over delays in preparing the athletes' village for next week's Games, say NZ officials. more...
Can the Deli Games overcome sodden lawns, mosquito-infested water, stained walls and the threat of a cattle jam. north Indian farmers – who have long demanded they be officially […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell has conceded that everyone has to share the blame and responsibility for the inadequate preparation, particularly in regard to the Athletes Village, even as he confirmed full participation of all the member-countries for the games set to open on October 3. more...
A vital part of training before a mega event like the Commonwealth Games is accli- matising to the local conditions.A variety of factors ranging from weather to food and adjusting to the time diff more...
The controversy-hit 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14 are finally on the home stretch, despite some more pullouts by star athletes, and Australia, which hosted the previous edition, […] more...
There’s finally some good news coming from the Commonwealth Games Village. Days after the advance teams from New Zealand and Canada besides other countries complained about the condition of the Village, both delegates and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief, Michael Fennell, admitted that ‘‘considerable’’ improvements have been made. And while Fennell made it clear that the organising committee (OC) of the Delhi Games 2010 had to keep on its toes to ensure that the momentum of work continues, things looks good for the Games, with the first batch of 47 athletes, including 17 from England, landing in Delhi on Friday. more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) After days of dithering, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi Saturday took the 'blame' for the mess surrounding the Oct 3-14 event. In one more positive step, the police said the security lockdown of the Games venues was almost complete. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell has rubbished CWG Organising Committee secretary general Lalit Bhanot's view that the other nations' standard of hygiene is different from that of India. more...
Interesting:Cleanup work has accelerated at the New Delhi Commonwealth Games village as the start of the tournament on Oct. 3 approaches, said Mike Fennell, chief of the Commonwealth […] more...
The Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper on Saturday said that only a small number of athletes have withdrawn themselves from the Games. more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell Saturday was at a loss to explain why the final list of entries of athletes in most of the disciplines has still not been made public with the Commonwealth Games just eight days away. more...
Mike Hooper, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation,in an exclusive interview to ANI on Saturday in New Delhi,expressed satisfaction with security arrangement at the Games venues. more...
New Delhi, Sep. 25 (ANI): The Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper on Saturday said that only a small number of athletes have withdrawn themselves from the Games. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell on Saturday said that he was satisfied with the preparations in the athletes village, adding that it is a far cry from the unsatisfactory situation earlier. more...
NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell on Friday inspected the Commonwealth Games Village and said "considerable improvements" have been made there even as embattled organisers continued their sprint against time to complete preparations for the October 3-14 event. more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy on Saturday expressed confidence about the country hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games saying the problem has narrowed down to the upkeep of the Games Village. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell has said there is still “a lot of work” to be done before the event gets underway in Delhi on October 3. more...
Can the Commonwealth Games still be a success?It seems as if things are turning around for the crisis hit Commonwealth Games. Federation boss Fennell is pleased, and Australia and New Zealand have confirmed their participation.From:ndtvViews:2149 5ratingsTime:05:09More inNews & Politics more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell said Saturday that 'damage' has been done to India's image and hoped that lessons have been 'learnt' from the controversies surrounding the Oct 3-14 Games preparations. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said on Saturday there was still work to be done amid concerns about security before India's showcase event starts next week, but that it would go ahead with all countries taking part. more...
Sydney, Sep 25(ANI): Australian athletes at the Delhi Commonwealth Games present a top-tier target for a range of terrorist groups, security experts have said. more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Michael Fennell on Saturday said a considerable amount of work has been done on the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but problems still exist. more...
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said Saturday that 'considerable' work has been done in the Commonwealth Games Village, but some concerns relating to cleanliness remained. He praised the food for the athletes as 'excellent'. more...
CWG head Michael Fennell says more work neededThe president of the Commonwealth Games Federation says "extensive work" still needs to be done to ready the athletes' village for the opening of the Games on 3 October.From:newsxliveViews:574 1ratingsTime:10:52More inNews & Politics more...
Cheat Point Blank - The situation before the Commonwealth Games in India has turned into a deepening crisis in the middle of construction problems, concerns about health issues, […] more...
The arrival of the first batch of the England contingent, New Zealand's confirmation of its participation and a positive statement from Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president […] more...
[caption id="attachment_643" align="aligncenter" width="254" caption="(Courtesy: Associated Press, http://oneclick.indiatimes.com)"][/caption] After the news of the report submitted by Commonwealth Games Federation President and CEO was made public by the electronic media […] more...
The first batch of athletes arrived in India for the Commonwealth Games on Friday, opting to stay at a hotel instead of unfinished, filthy accommodation as the future of the showcase event hung in the balance. more...
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The controversy-hit 19th Commonwealth Games here Oct 3-14 are finally on the home stretch, despite some more pullouts by star athletes, and Australia, which hosted the previous edition, even questioning why the Games are being held in India. more...
The first batch of athletes arrived in India for the Commonwealth Games on Friday, opting to stay at a hotel instead of unfinished, filthy accommodation as the future of the showcase event still hung in the balance. more...
A 22 member athletes squad from England reached New Delhi Friday morning to participate in the Games. Some more teams are expected to arrive later tonight. Official sources […] more...
New Delhi, Sept.24 (ANI): The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi on Friday welcomed 47 sportspersons and team officials of the England hockey and lawn bowls teams as the first overseas contingent to arrive here for the Commonwealth Games. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell today inspected the Commonwealth Games village here and said "considerable improvements" have been made there. more...
In some of the most disgusting stories about the Delhi Games, one is about a two year old being run over by a truck--bringing the total number of […] more...
Nine days to go for the Commonwealth Games and not even nine volunteers were outside the swanky T3 termi- nal at the India Gandhi International Airport on Thursday. The first impression is said to more...
Olympic cycling champion Geraint Thomas and three other riders opted out of the Commonwealth Games on Thursday, hours after Wales had given athletes the all-clear to fly to New Delhi. more...
AUSTRALIA received a $125,000 kickback after India won the Commonwealth Games rights from a $10 million palm-greasing exercise that may yet backfire. more...
India's prime minister called a meeting with two ministers for Thursday evening as the country scrambles to pull together the problem-plagued Commonwealth Games. more...
Delhi is not the first host of a major sporting event to come under intense scrutiny in the build-up to the opening ceremony and the start of competition. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell is flying to New Delhi seeking emergency talks with Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh as India scrambles against the clock to save […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid concerns of hygiene and safety expressed by participating nations, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Thursday that he has not received any letter of withdrawal from any member country and also declared that all the 71 chefs de missions are now happy. more...
New Zealand has joined Scotland and Canada in delaying their arrival in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games, as organisers struggle to provide suitable athlete accommodation in time for the multi-sport event. more...
With barely a week to go before the Commonwealth Games would begin in the national capital, Scotland and Canada have decided to delay the departures of their teams […] more...
Enlarge Photo Workers clean a billboard outside the Commonwealth Games athletes village in New Delhi September 22,... New Zealand has joined Scotland and Canada in delaying their arrival […] more...
New Zealand has joined Scotland and Canada in delaying their arrival in Delhi, as organisers struggle to provide suitable athlete accommodation in time. more...
New Zealand has joined Scotland and Canada in delaying their arrival in Delhi for the Commonwealth Games, as organisers struggle to provide suitable athlete accommodation in time for the multi-sport event. more...
British team officials have warned the Commonwealth Games are on a "knife edge" over complaints of filthy housing and growing structural and security fears. more...
Teams considering pulling out of the Commonwealth Games may get a clearer picture on Thursday as Federation president Mike Fennell seeks a crisis meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. more...
The head of the international organisation that controls the Commonwealth Games is today to arrive in Delhi for crisis talks with India's Prime Minister in an attempt to salvage a situation rapidly descending into chaos and farce. more...
The embattled organisers of thescandal-marred Commonwealth Games will have a lot ofexplaining to do to their international boss Michael Fennellwhen he arrives Thursday on the opening of the much-criticised Athletes` Village. more...
Singapore could be used as a holding pen for athletes if the Commonwealth Games village is still uninhabitable by the time they are due to arrive. Hockey and badminton […] more...
Toronto, Sept 22 (PTI) Canada will review over thenext couple of days whether to send its atheletes to Delhi forthe Commonwealth Games and has instructed some of itssportspersons to delay their departures. more...
Canada will delay sending athletes to New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games because of concerns about health and safety conditions within the athletes village, Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) said on Wednesday. more...
Canada will delay sending athletes to New Deli for the Commonwealth Games because of concerns about health and safety conditions within the athletes village, Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) said on Wednesday. more...
Betwa Sharma New York, Sep 22 (PTI) With the Delhi CommonwealthGames hit by a series of concerns, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today sought to reassure the world that India wasdetermined to make the event a success, and that security willnot be a worrying issue. more...
Indian blogger Amreekandesi has a "vociferous and boisterous" (and not entirely serious) defence of India's preparation for the Commonwealth Games, now just 11 days away. His open letter […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) With questions being raised overthe cleanliness in the Commonwealth Games Village, UnionCabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar tonight directed DelhiGovernment to take control of the maintenance of the complexwhich will house the athletes. more...
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) As many as 15 Commonwealth GamesFederation member nations and territories have completed theDelegation Registration Meetings (DRM) process for the nextmonth's Games, organisers said today. more...
Further doubts have been cast over next month's Delhi Commonwealth Games after two athletes withdrew and others postponed travelling to the event. The Scottish team said they would not […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): The Congress party expressed its 'deep concern' on Wednesday over complaints regarding the preparations of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) here. more...
NEW DELHI – Less than two weeks before it begins, one of the world's biggest sports events is in jeopardy as organizers struggle to cope with unfinished buildings, […] more...
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...
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee treasurer A K Mattoo admitted that there are concerns about hygiene and cleanliness at the Games Village but promised to sort out all the mess within the next 36 hours. more...
BBCThe Commonwealth Games Federation head has demanded the Indian government take immediate steps to improve conditions at the athletes' village in Delhi.Team delegates have described the accommodation as […] more...
Commonwealth Games organisers today suffered another setback with Scotland delaying the departure of their athletes to Delhi earlier scheduled tomorrow over health and safety fears. more...
Footbridge outside main venue collapses, 23 hurt Fennell terms Athletes’ Village filthy, tells OC to fix things Officials scramble to sweep dirt under the carpet Tribune News Service New Delhi, September 21. […] more...
New Zealand Olympic Committee officials have arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes. more...
NEW DELHI: Day after New Zealand chef de mission Dave Currie expressed his disappointment over Commonwealth Games village, the country's Prime Minister John Key said there is no […] more...
NEW DELHI — Less than two weeks before it begins, one of the world's biggest sports events is in jeopardy as organizers struggle to cope with unfinished buildings, […] more...
The up-coming Commonwealth Games has all the marks of a Project Failure, even if it goes ahead. We are seeing a rapid moving of the criteria for success […] more...
New Delhi: The Commonwealth Games (CWG) plunged into deeper controversy on Tuesday when the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell said that parts of the Games Village […] more...
New Zealand Olympic Committee officials have arrived in Delhi to inspect Commonwealth Games facilities and security after their team manager criticised the accommodation in place for athletes. more...
Eleven days before the beginning of the Commonwealth Games, Delhi and India were hit by a double whammy of embarrassment and humiliation a steel-and-concrete foot overbridge on the busy road outside the main athletics venue collapsed, and Games chiefs savaged the athletes' Village as "filthy" and "unliveable". more...
: It seems that there is no end to top athletes pulling out of the Commonwealth Games. Australia's world champion discus thrower Dani Samuels, three English athletes, the world triple jump champion more...
CEO of Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper expressed disappointment over the state of cleanliness at the Games Village here, calling the conditions "filthy". more...
A footbridge being built for the Commonwealth Games in India collapsed on Tuesday, injuring 27 people and highlighting the raft of problems that have so far blighted the event, meant to showcase the emerging global power. more...
Men stand in front of a collapsed pedestrian bridge outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi The build-up to the Commonwealth Games descended into chaos today when a […] more...
Leading Commonwealth countries explained their positions on Tuesday following the latest setbacks in preparations for next month's Games in India. more...
Despite scathing criticism from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) as well as visiting delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Scotland and Ireland, the organising committee (OC) thinks there's nothing to be embarrassed about. more...
Six killed, dozens injured in collapse of new bridge near stadium. Highlights shoddy construction throughout venues, residences. Tourists attacked by Muslim terrorists, Athletes' residences "unsafe, unfit for human habitation", […] more...
COMMONWEALTH Games organisers have suffered a major set back — after a bridge close to the main stadium collapsed. Several people are said to have suffered injuries in the accident in New Delhi. more...
New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive, Mike Hooper, on Tuesday expressing disappointment over the ill preparedness of the 2010 Games Village termed it as 'filthy'. more...
A footbridge being built for the Commonwealth Games in India collapsed on Tuesday, injuring 27 people and highlighting the raft of problems that have so far blighted the event, meant to showcase the emerging global power. more...
The Commonwealth Games in Delhi, scheduled to open in 12 days' time, are under severe threat after a footbridge collapsed, injuring 23 people, and UK officials […] more...
A meeting, which took stock of the progress of various unfinished projects, also deliberated on the shortcomings pointed out by Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell. more...
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Mike Hooper, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Tuesday expressed disappointment over the state of cleanliness at the Games Village here, calling the conditions 'filthy'. more...
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell Tuesday said that parts of the Commonwealth Games Village are still not fit for the accommodation of athletes and asked the Organising Committee to take 'quick action' in the next 24 hours to set it right before the athletes start arriving Thursday. more...
New Zealand chef de mission for the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Dave Currie, today said the event may be called off if the concerns regarding the Games Village are not addressed at the earliest. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell has expressed grave concern about the athletes? village in New Delhi, saying that the facility is ?seriously compromised?. Fennell said that the […] more...
Security-A serious concern during CWGOfficials have rejected any apprehensions of a security threat to the Commonwealth Games after Sunday's incident at Jama Masjid. In fact, this is one issue that has brought all agencies together , starting from the Organising Committee, Commonwealth games Federation to the Government.From:newsxliveViews:407 1ratingsTime:03:56More inNews & Politics more...
Fennell expresses concerns over Games villageCommonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell has expressed concerns over the Games Village preparation, saying that the condition of the residential zone there has "shocked" many contingents.From:newsxliveViews:264 0ratingsTime:04:47More inNews & Politics more...
From my bookmarks:Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell has expressed grave concern about the athletes' village in Delhi, saying the facility is "seriously compromised".And this:The Australian Commonwealth Games […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Commonwealth Games Federationpresident Michael Fennell has expressed concerns over theGames Village preparation, saying that the condition of theresidential zone there has "shocked" many contingents. more...
COMMONWEALTH Games Federation president Michael Fennell has expressed grave concern about the athletes' village in Delhi, saying the facility is "seriously compromised".The state of the village has “shocked” many team officials ahead of the October 3-14 Games in the Indian capital, Fennell said. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Wednesday embarked on a whirlwind tour of the stadiums and Commonwealth Games village here as part of his two-day visit to monitor the preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. Fennell’s visit comes at a time when the Commonwealth Games are embroiled in controversies ranging from financial irregularities, unpreparedness and sub-standard quality of work in Games projects.The Jamaican, who arrived in India Tuesday night, went around the city checking out the facilities at the stadiums. He was accompanied by CGF chief executive Mike Hooper, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) vice-chairman Randhir Singh and secretary general Lalit Bhanot. more...
From my bookmarks:Neither the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) nor the Organising Committee (OC) is overly alarmed by the firing near the Jama Masjid and don’t consider it a […] more...
: Security wise, the Commonwealth Games Federation is concerned but not worried at the moment. “We should not jump to conclusions right away,“ Mike Hooper, the CEO of the CGF, told HT after the incide more...
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee has entrusted a prominent hospital in the capital to conduct gender verification tests to determine the sex of a participant in case of any suspicion. more...
Wellington, Sept 19 (ANI): Legendary Kiwi runner Sir John Walker has urged New Zealand to participate in the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games, despite its concerns about security and the dengue epidemic. more...
JOY-TRAVELS dot com, India’s leading online travel portal has announced the launch of Commonwealth Games 2010 Tour Programme across indian Travelers. […] more...
JOY-TRAVELS dot com, India’s leading online travel portal has announced the launch of Commonwealth Games 2010 Tour Programme across indian Travelers. […] more...
More than 7,000 athletes and officials from 71 coun- tries will take part in next month's Commonwealth Games to be held in the Capital.Secretary-general of the Commonwealth Games Organising Commit more...
Did you see this?:New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Even as the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee is claiming to stage best ever edition of the quadrennial event, Commonwealth Games […] more...
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The 2010 Commonwealth Games will see around 7,000 athletes and team officials from 71 nations and territories descending on New Delhi, making it the biggest turnout in the Games history. more...
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit the Commonwealth Games village Tuesday to see for himself that everything is in order. more...
Fears that some events at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi would have to be cancelled have been allayed after safety certificates for all venues were finally issued last night - less than four weeks before the start of the Games. more...
The head of the Commonwealth Games Federation says he can vouch for the security at sporting venues in New Delhi, but not for the rest of the city. more...
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Monday handed over copies of the completion certificates of all competition and non-competition venues, including the Games Village, to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Mike Hooper. more...
Suresh Kalmadi on Monday said he and the rest of his staff were "demoralised", "hurt" and "pained" by the negative publicity surrounding the Commonwealth Games. "We don't deserve it," said the Organising Committee (OC) chairman, who dropped in at the Hindustan Times office to chat about the problems plaguing the Committee, the state of the venues and how the Games will be conducted. more...
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Monday handed over copies of the completion certificates of all competition and non-competition venues, including the Games Village, to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Mike Hooper. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is relying on Indian officials to provide bona fide building certificates for all of the sporting venues suspected of dodgy construction. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper has once again left the Organising Committee red-faced by warning just 28 days ahead of the Games that some events may be in jeopardy if all completion certificates do not come on time. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper has once again left the Organising Committee red-faced by warning just 28 days ahead of the Games that some events may be in jeopardy if all completion certificates do not come on time. more...
Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper said that it's not yet confirmed by the Organizing Committee that the Games Village and other venues are structurally safe. more...
: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is leav- ing no stone unturned to catch doping offenders this time. It has approved a test distribution plan of 1500 doping control tests, 250 blood tests, 15 more...
Over 450 highly trained officials will handle the anti-doping measures, under the supervision of a nine-member CGF Medical Commission chaired by Malaysian Dr M Jegathesan, during the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games. more...
With just 30 days to go before the official opening of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games, organizers continue to struggle with basic preparations like safety certificates for structures and the wherewithal to fight a potential epidemic. more...
Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation, which had been assured that the neces- sary certifications for all the venues and Games Village would be obtained by August 31, is yet to receive any confir- mation more...
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Did you know there are 53 Commonwealth countries but 71 teams are participating in the 19th Commonwealth Games here? This is among the many interesting facts on the sporting jamboree that will take place Oct 3-14. more...
India's failure to prove all Commonwealth Games venues and the athletes village are structurally sound and safe to use could jeopardise the event. more...
It’s not just the Queen of England uninterested in coming to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games. Ticket sales by the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA) show that even spectators from Commonwealth countries are not buying tickets for the Delhi Games 2010. As per sales figures, only 16,000 tickets have been sold so far by the 70 CGAs in-charge of selling the tickets in their respective countries. Interestingly, the Jamaican CGA, headed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell, has not been able to sell a single ticket till date. more...
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...
In a volte-face of sorts, Delhi Police said on Monday that its primary aim is to ensure a safe Commonwealth Games and nothing has affected preparations so far. The statement comes days after special commissioner (administration) Neeraj Kumar said in a news conference that the ‘‘delay’’ in handing over the sporting venues could have been avoided from the security point of view. more...
Scared of losing bid to Hamilton, Delhi had promised to make the CWG Village a university hostel after the event but scrapped the plan, a new book has claimed. more...
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Friday made it clear that he would not quit despite the charges of corruption levelled against him with regard to the upcoming mega event, asserting that he was still the boss. more...
New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Friday made it clear that he would not quit despite the charges of corruption levelled against him with regard to the upcoming mega event, asserting that he was still the boss. more...
As the countdown for the Commonwealth Games intensifies, the organizing committee (OC) is moving towards setting up one of the most important aspects of the Games the doping control centers at all the venues. These facilities, which will be set up at both competition and training venues, are of international standards and form an important more...
So how did Suresh Kalmadi become the chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Commonwealth Games 2010? And how did he end up becoming the face of the Games? more...
Commonwealth games are known for their grandeur and importance, they are considered near equal to olympics. This 74 countries sports event started in 1930. From then though the […] more...
Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday slammed the athletes village for Delhi 2010, saying not enough attention was focussed on hygiene and sanitation.And this:Commonwealth Games Federation […] more...
Catch of the day:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday slammed the athletes village for Delhi 2010, saying not enough attention was focussed on hygiene and sanitation.And […] more...
The Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (OC CWG Delhi 2010) came into being on 10 February 2005, as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. It was resolved by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in the General Assembly held in Jamaica on 13 November 2003 t............... more...
Remember the Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee's controversial deal with Australia-based Sports Marketing & Management (SMAM)? The one that was hurriedly scrapped when it was discovered that SMAM was getting money for jam - a commission, ranging between 15 and 23%, not only on sponsorships brought by it for the Games but also on sponsorships coming to the Games anyway, like money from PSUs? more...
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Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday slammed the athletes village for Delhi 2010, saying not enough attention was focussed on hygiene and sanitation.And this:Commonwealth Games Federation […] more...
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Voicing his concern over the allegations of corruption in the preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010, Mike Fennell, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, in New Delhi on Thursday, called for a thorough probe as per the law of the land. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell criticised the mess around the village on Thursday after a two-day inspection of the venues for the October 3-14 Games in the Indian capital. more...
Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday slammed the athletes village for Delhi 2010, saying not enough attention was focussed on hygiene and sanitation.And this:Commonwealth Games Federation […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Thursday that all allegations of corruption against the Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed. more...
Commonwealth Games FederationPresident Michael Fennell downplayed Dawn Fraser`s fearsof a Munich-like terror attack during the CWG, saying the Australian swimming legend was not sufficiently informed tomake such a statement. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell on Thursday said that reports of corruption in the Delhi Commonwealth Games were a cause for concern and should be properly investigated. more...
Amidst reports of delays and shoddy work, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may next week inspect some of the venues of Commonwealth Games to be held in the national capital in October. more...
Todays catch:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday dismissed security concerns over Delhi 2010 after an Australian Olympic great warned of a Munich-style attack. original. […] more...
In a move reflecting the deep concern in the government over the Commonwealth Games, the role of the Suresh Kalmadi-led Organizing Committee has been further constricted, with the Centre deputing 10 senior officials to oversee critical aspects of the Games. more...
The Indian government has missed a deadline to certify all Commonwealth Games sporting venues are structurally sound and safe to operate following reports of dodgy building practices. more...
What Im reading:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday dismissed security concerns over Delhi 2010 after an Australian Olympic great warned of a Munich-style attack.And this:Commonwealth Games […] more...
Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday dismissed security concerns over Delhi 2010 after an Australian Olympic great warned of a Munich-style attack.And this:Commonwealth Games Federation president […] more...
Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell on Thursday dismissed security concerns over Delhi 2010 after an Australian Olympic great warned of a Munich-style attack.And this:Commonwealth Games Federation president […] more...
: That network and technology integration are key elements in the success of the Commonwealth Games was highlighted when Mike Fennell, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, brought up the is more...
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New Delhi, Aug.19 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Thursday that all allegations of corruption against the Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed. more...
From todays web browsing:Commonwealth Games Federation head Mike Fennell is in Delhi to inspect last-minute preparations for the Games.And this:Inside the Gamescom video games fair in GermanyAs well […] more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said that the CGF has left it on the Indian authorities to investigate the charges of financial irregularities that have rocked the organising committee. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell said that the CGF doesn't want to be associated with any corrupt practices and the Indian authorities should investigate all the charges. more...
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Thursday expressed concern over the mounting charges of corruption against the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) but was fairly happy with the venues and the Games Village after his two-day whirlwind tour to inspect the national capital's preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday morning, and is believed to have reviewed the preparations for the October 2010 Commonwealth Games. more...
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Thursday met Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit and Urban Development Minister S. Jaipal Reddy to discuss the progress of the Games projects. more...
Todays catch:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day visit to the Indian capital on Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have safety certificates […] more...
Catch of the day:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day visit to the Indian capital on Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have […] more...
With just 45 days left for the Commonwealth Games and many key projects yet to be completed, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said she was still "nervous" about the preparations. more...
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Did you see this?:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day visit to the Indian capital on Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have […] more...
New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) With just 45 days left for theCommonwealth Games and many key projects yet to be completed,Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit tonight said she was still"nervous" about the preparations. more...
Interesting:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day visit to the Indian capital on Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have safety certificates and […] more...
Todays catch:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day visit to the Indian capital on Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have safety certificates […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Wednesday embarked on a whirlwind tour of the stadiums and Commonwealth Games village here as part of his two-day visit to monitor the preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Wednesday embarked on a whirlwind tour of the stadiums and Commonwealth Games village here as part of his two-day visit to monitor the preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
Cool site of the day:Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell began a two-day tour Wednesday of the much-delayed venues for the Delhi showpiece as the city struggles to […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi, will inspect various stadiums on Wednesday and meet the government officials more...
An investigation by a news channel has revealed a web of ownership details of firms awarded contracts by the Organising Committee of the Delhi Games that point to conflicts of interest. The channel, NDTV, revealed evidence linking Australia-based company, Sports Marketing and Management (SMAM) to more...
Safety, as reported by HT 10 days ago, will be the primary concern of Commonwealth Games Federation when its president arrives here for his two-day visit on Wednesday. The CGF chief, Mike Fennell, during an exclusive interview with HT, had asked the Games Organising Committee to provide fitness more...
: Safety, as reported by HT 10 days ago, will be the primary concern of Commonwealth Games Federation when its president arrives here for his two-day visit on Wednesday. The CGF chief, Mike Fennell more...
An investigation by a news channel has revealed a web of ownership details of firms awarded contracts by the Organising Committee of the Delhi Games that point to con- flicts of interest. The channel more...
Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell starts a two-day inspection visit Wednesday amid admissions from organizers that venues still don't have safety certificates, and simmering corruption allegations that are overshadowing the New Delhi Games. more...
The allegations of mammoth corruption in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games are steadily scaling up to some of the senior-most men involved with organizing the event. And they aren't all Indian. more...
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell will begin a two-day visit here Wednesday to monitor the city's preparedness for the Oct 3-14 Games. more...
Amazed by the Delhi Commonwealth Games Organising Committee's laxity, spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi on Tuesday said the corruption allegations against it and the shoddy construction work at the venues have put paid to India's chances of hosting multi-sports events in near future. more...
A policeman, a plumber, an apprentice mechanic and a school kid make for an interesting mix of archers picked in Australia`s 12-strong team for the Delhi Commonwealth Games in October. more...
Suresh Kalmadi today lost his free hand in running the Commonwealth Games after the Prime Minister stepped in to rescue the showpiece event from the delays and corruption charges that have marked its preparations. more...
Much has been talked about during the past year about bulging revenues, and the Organising Committee (OC) officials continue to claim that they have exceeded targets and expectations as far as television rights for the Commonwealth Games are concerned. more...
The Lok Sabha debate on the alleged corruption and delays in the construction of venues for the Commonwealth Games saw some unusual trends that seem to have escaped the media's attention. more...
Melbourne, Aug 14 (IANS) A cop, a plumber and a mechanic will be among the 12 members of Australia's archery team for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. more...
New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The motto of Commonwealth Games Federation may be 'humanity, equality and destiny,' but come October 2010 the Scottish anthem is sure to create a wave of discomfort for English Athletes. more...
Athletes should not be apprehensive about security at the Commonwealth Games in October despite concerns raised by Australia, the head of the games organising federation said on Friday. more...
: The motto of Commonwealth Games Federation may be 'humani- ty, equality and destiny,' but come October 2010 the Scottish anthem is sure to create a wave of discomfort for English Athletes. The ma more...
Mike Hooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), on Thursday denied the corruption charges by an interim report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India into the broadcast rights of the 2010 games to be hosted by New Delhi. more...
Composed of 72 country associations. Features information on the Commonwealth, archives of past Games, and information on the next scheduled Games. more...
The chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation has denied his organization acted improperly over the appointment of a consultancy firm to handle international broadcasting rights for the event in India in October. more...
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Already under attack from variousquarters, the CWG Organising Committee has come in forcriticism from government auditor CAG over appointment of twoconsultants for broadcast rights and sponsorship agreements. more...
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Thursday refuted the charges made against it by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). more...
New Delhi, Aug.12 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Thursday strongly denied charges made in the interim report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) related to selection procedure of Fast Track Sales Ltd. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation admitted that it recommended Fast Track Pvt Ltd for broadcast rights deal to OC but claimed there was nothing wrong in it. more...
The scandal-ridden Commonwealth Games organising committee is frozen in inertia, too afraid to finalise new contracts, as pressure appears to mount on its chief Suresh Kalmadi to resign, even from within his own party. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation has written a letter to FIH seeking advice on the Indian Hockey team`s participation in the Commonwealth Games. more...
The Commonwealth Games Federation has written a letter to FIH seeking advice on the Indian hockey team's participation in the Commonwealth Games. more...
Straight Talk with Mike Hooper Part 1Mike Hooper, the CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation is a worried man with all the allegations of corruption floating around. Listen to what he told our national affairs editor Seema Mustafa in the course of the show. Straight Talk.From:newsxliveViews:122 1ratingsTime:11:53More inNews & Politics more...
Straight Talk with Mike Hooper Part 2Mike Hooper, the CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation is a worried man with all the allegations of corruption floating around. Listen to what he told our national affairs editor Seema Mustafa in the course of the show. Straight Talk.From:newsxliveViews:44 0ratingsTime:13:22More inNews & Politics more...
Sports and Youth Affairs Minister M S Gill today complained of the lack of power in the hand of his Ministry in organising the Commonwealth Games, but still sought to assure the nation that all work relating to the Games would be finished next month. more...
THE Commonwealth Games organising committee has fired one of its top officials as it investigates alleged irregularities in funding for an event in London. more...
The Commonwealth Games organising committee has fired one of its top officials as it investigates alleged irregularities in funding for an event in London, local media reported on Monday. more...
The 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) said on Sunday no one should blame them for non-compliance of safety regulations as highlighted in the Central Vigilance Committee report. Reacting to Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell’s interview that appeared in HT on more...
Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi today unveiled the victory medals for XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Delhi 2010 medals combine sporting excellence with fine craftsmanship. more...
The motto of Commonwealth Games Federation is Humanity, Equality, and Destiny. Who would have ever imagined that destiny will become the major driver of Games when India will […] more...
The security arrangements for the Delhi Commonwealth Games are running behind schedule as the Indian authorities were a "bit slow" in their planning, a security consultant of the Commonwealth Games Federation has claimed. more...
With barely eight weeks to go, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is closely monitoring all developments around Delhi 2010. What has been of concern to the Federation is the short time remaining to fix all the problems that have been reported in the media. “Since we are just eight weeks away more...
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) Secretary General Lalit Bhanot on Monday said about 700 people have been sent as part of venue operations teams to the stadiums to assess facilities. more...
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper slammed Suresh Kalmadi for the shoddy construction at the various venues of the upcoming CW Games. more...
Assuring the security administrators attending the International Security Liaison Conference , the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (OC CWG Delhi 2010) Chairman Mr. Suresh kalmadi, MP, said that visiting security experts can assure the athletes and sports persons in their respective countries that “All is well in Delhi”. more...
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...
New Delhi, Dec 20(ANI): The Group of Ministers (GoM) and the core committee responsible for the completion of the projects related to the 2010 Commonwealth Games met to review and discuss the preparations for the mega event on Sunday. more...
SURESH KALMADI, the chief of New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010 moved to combat the criticism caused by the delay in construction of the Commonwealth Games venues and cost overruns, by promising to complete all projects by the December 2009. While speaking to the media, Kalmadi said, “I’m confident that all New Delhi venues will be ready by the end of December.” He further added, “I assure you venues will be ready. They’ll be then put through test events and all problems sorted out six months before the Commonwealth Games are to take place.” The 2010 Commonwealth Games will be held in Delhi from between October 3-14, 2010. While speaking, Kalmadi was found very exciting. “These games will showcase India to the world,” he added. His enthusiasm was so high that he promised to overtake 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth. After the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had expressed its anguish over the delay of work on Games infrastructure three months ago, Kalmadi admitted that the delay was caused primarily due to the escalating price of construction materials like steel and cement. But he also assured that the condition was successfully handled. Kalmadi is also the president of the Indian Olympic Association. After Kuala Lumpur organised the Commonwealth Games in 1998, New Delhi is the second Asian city to host the Games. It would be the second major sports event in India after the 1982 Asian Games. Mohinder Singh Gill, the Sports Minister of India also confirmed that the construction work would be closely monitored to meet the proposed deadline. He said, “While there is a lot to be done, I’m sure we’ll be ready in time. We’ll be ready, just like an Indian marriage where things look chaotic but eventually things happen smoothly.” Kalmadi said the Queen’s Baton relay would start from London in the first week of November and travel to 71 Commonwealth nations and territories before arriving in New Delhi. He also declared that Queen Elizabeth II would present the baton to an Indian athlete at Buckingham Place, from where the relay would go to all Commonwealth countries and territories. The baton would visit every state in India too. more...
Bonn, Germany – The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially released the Para-Sports Medal Events Programme for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games following consultation with the International Paralympic Committee. The Commonwealth Games will take place from 3-14 October 2010 in Delhi, India, and will showcase world-class sporting opportunities for elite athletes with a disability. more...
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...
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): A Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) security delegation arrived here on Monday to inspect all the facilities and the stadiums before the games to be held in 2010. more...