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The Games that very nearly didn't begin have finished with the kind of flourish that was entirely expected in India.There were so many reasons the New Delhi Commonwealth […] 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...
NEW DELHI — Indian officials arrested the chief organizer of last year’s Commonwealth Games on Monday as part of a corruption investigation into the scandal-plagued competition in New […] more...
It was all good news for Asiad organizers: the deputy mayor of host city outlining impressive progress, and talking of hosting it "with a Cantonese charm." more...
Officials have reported thefts from the main Commonwealth Games stadium and athletes' village, police said on Wednesday, as authorities were investigating allegations of corruption and construction delays that […] more...
Bangalore: The Commonwealth Games 2010 are over finally and nobody has or should have any doubt about India's successful hosting of the mega event. Yes, there are dark […] 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...
NEW DELHI: An Indian government watchdog has received complaints alleging "alarming" misappropriation of up to 1.8 billion dollars in organising the Delhi Commonwealth Games, a report said on […] more...
There were initial complaints about the condition of the athletes' village A group of Indian ministers is meeting later to begin investigating claims of corruption at […] more...
NEW DELHI— The Indian government has launched an official investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement during the preparations for the Delhi Commonwealth Games, reports said Saturday.The Comptroller […] more...
London, Oct 16 (PTI) The disastrous build-up that marredthe Delhi Commonwealth Games has been a lesson for next hostGlasgow, which plans to keep preparations "athlete-centred andsport-focused" to avoid any glitches. 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
The troubled Commonwealth Games got underway with a glittering opening ceremony on Sunday in a fortress-like New Delhi after a shambolic run-up that threatened to derail the event. more...
Toronto, Oct 3 (IANS) Having complained about every aspect of the Commonwealth Games and taking their reservations about India's ability to hold the show to ridiculous levels, Canada reportedly even expressed reluctance to join the opening ceremonies Sunday. more...
The build-up to the Commonwealth Games 2010 has been marred by construction delays, corruption scandals, dengue fever outbreak, the collapse of a footbridge near the main stadium and […] more...
IN NEW DELHI The Commonwealth Games were supposed to be India's grand coming-out party, an audition for a potential Olympic bid and a chance to show off its […] more...
India's potential for hosting future Olympics should not be written off before giving embattled New Delhi organisers a chance to pull off the Commonwealth Games with a "last-ditch" effort, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge said in an interview today. more...
Rogge said that he hopes India can come through, just as Greek organisers overcame "doomsday scenarios" to stage the successful 2004 Athens Olympics despite severe construction delays and political wrangling. more...
London, Sep 23 (IANS) From raising issues of child labour to pointing to the 'agonisingly inefficient infrastructure', the British media Thursday launched a scathing attack on the poor […] more...
Commonwealth Games England President Kelly Holmes has leapt to the defence of the Games in New Delhi, saying that it would be a success and Indians will feel "proud" despite the construction delays, security and health concerns. more...
Commonwealth Games England president Kelly Holmes said that Games would be a success and Indians will feel "proud" despite the construction delays, security and health concerns. more...
London, Sep 22 (PTI) Commonwealth Games England PresidentKelly Holmes has leapt to the defence of the scandal-marredCommonwealth Games in New Delhi next month, saying that itwould be a success and Indians will feel "proud" despite theconstruction delays, security and health concerns. more...
The Commonwealth Games are set to become a part of the school curriculum in Delhi to get city's children involved in the event, the build-up to which has been been marred by corruption allegations and construction delays. more...
In a major embarrassment for the Commonwealth Games organisers, its brand ambassador and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal today questioned India's capability of holding such a mega-event. more...
Construction delays and other problems which have marred the build-up to the Commonwealth Games have also led to sponsors giving a cold shoulder to participating teams with Australia on Friday claim- more...
Construction delays and other problems which have marred the build-up to Delhi Commonwealth Games have also led to sponsors giving a cold shoulder to participating teams with Australia. more...
Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar said it`s not time to create controversies and people should be "happy and excited" about the Commonwealth Games, scheduled for October 3-14. more...
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Olympic bronze medallist wrestlerSushil Kumar today said it's not time to create controversiesand people should be "happy and excited" about theCommonwealth Games, scheduled for October 3-14. more...
By SUMON K. CHAKRABARTI / NEW DELHI Indian laborers work at one of the Commonwealth Games venues. Corruption allegations and construction delays have dogged the games, […] more...
The issue of the commonwealth games is one of massive corruption. An event which was supposed to cost Rs 655 crores has inflated to Rs 11,494 crores (not […] more...
Against the backdrop of construction delays and missed deadlines, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will visit a few Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi on Sunday for an on the spot inspection of the facilities. The Prime Minister's inspection visit comes as part of the series of steps he more...
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Against the backdrop of a spateof controversies surrounding the Delhi Commonwealth Games, theGames Federation president Michael Fennell arrived heretonight on a two-day visit. more...
London, Aug 16 (PTI) England's world heptathlon championJessica Ennis and 800m world championship bronze-medallistJenny Meadows have joined the growing list of star athletespulling out from the the controversy-ridden Delhi CommonwealthGames. 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...
Melbourne, Aug 11 (PTI) The corruption scandals andconstruction delays ahead of the Delhi Commonwealth Games arehardly a concern for the Australian government, which is moreworried about the security of its athletes during the Octoberevent. more...
Corruption scandals and construction delays notwithstanding, New Zealand foresees Delhi hosting a successful Commonwealth Games come October but the country's Olympic Committee has still sought assurances on security at the venues. more...
Wellington, Aug 10 (PTI) Corruption scandals andconstruction delays notwithstanding, New Zealand foreseesDelhi hosting a successful Commonwealth Games come October butthe country's Olympic Committee has still sought assurances onsecurity at the venues. more...
Of Fences, Defenses and Offenses: Sid Harth August 6, 2010, 8:33 AM IST.India Journal: In Defense of the Commonwealth Games Comments (5) By Rupa Subramanya Dehejia Rupa Subramanya Dehejia As the October […] more...
Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief Perry Crosswhite on Monday said the Delhi Games have turned into a political battle in India with parties trying to settle scores by raising a furore over alleged corruption and construction delays. more...