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Expenses incurred on CWG office bearers Rs 48,81,822: Maken

9 months ago
The total expenditure incurred on the executive board members of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee was around Rs 49 lakh, sports minister Ajay Maken said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.  more...

Games-Fennell to retire as Commonwealth Games Federation president – Reuters Africa

10 months ago
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...


Fennell to retire as Commonwealth Games Federation president

10 months ago
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...

PM`s nominee in CWG OC under scanner!

2 years ago
Reports claimed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s representative on the Organising Committee, Jarnail Singh, knew and approved of the time scoring deal, which has led to the arrest of Suresh Kalmadi.  more...

'PMO representative Jarnail Singh approved Swiss firm for TSR deal'

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Matches mind Fennell says a lot more function required

2 years ago
The chaos surrounding the preparations for that Video games received performed a "lot of damage" to India's worldwide picture, louboutin shoes explained. "People are questioning whether or not we […]  more...

Alphabet soup: CVC, CWG, CAG

2 years ago
The hot potato news of the day is reported by the Financial Express: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Monday decided to complete its comprehensive audit of […]  more...

Commonwealth Games probe launched

2 years ago
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...

Kalmadi hits back at Sheila Dikshit

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Sunday hit back at Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit for casting aspersions on it, saying this was 'disappointing' and 'uncalled for.'  more...

Volunteers want the Delhi Games to continue

2 years ago
The thrill of being in the vicinity of star-athletes has been one of the few attractions of the job that usually involved 8-10 hours of hard work per day.  more...

Certainly, Delhi delivers a wonderful CWG

2 years ago
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...

India delivered exceptional Games: OZ Sport Minister

2 years ago
Melbourne, Oct 15 (PTI) Rich praise continue to flowIndia's way following successful organisation of theCommonwealth Games with Australian Sports Minister Mark Arbibdescribing the mega event as 'exceptional'.  more...

Delhi Games end; let the dissection begin

2 years ago
The Games that very nearly didn't begin have finished with the kind of flourish that was entirely expected in India.  more...

India celebrates with aplomb successful completion of Delhi Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

India's `Olympic Dream' Distant as Commonwealth Games Cross Finishing Line

2 years ago
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...

`Delhi delivered a fantastic Games'

2 years ago
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...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Delhi Commonwealth Games close on a high

2 years ago
Delhi put on a second flawless spectacle of song and dance on Thursday to close theCommonwealth Games on a high after at one stage threatening to become a […]  more...

Commonwealth Games come to successful end in Delhi

2 years ago
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...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: The beginning of an end

2 years ago
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...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Fennell lavishes praise on India

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games 2010: Second Nigerian, Samuel Okon, fails drug test

2 years ago
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...

Delhi has delivered a truly exceptional Games: Fennell

2 years ago
Marred by series of controversies in the build-up, the Delhi Commonwealth Games got the ultimate pat on the back from the CGF chief Michael Fennell, who declared the mega-event as 'truly exceptional'.Delivering his address during a spectacular and colourful closing ceremony, Fennell said, "Today, we bring down curtains on 19th CWG Delhi.  more...

Spectacular ceremony draws curtain on 2010 Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

'Delhi delivered truly exceptional Games'

2 years ago
Marred by series of controversies in the build-up, the Delhi Commonwealth Games got the ultimate pat on the back from the CGF chief Michael Fennell, who declared the mega-event as "truly exceptional".  more...

Delhi has delivered a truly exceptional Commonwealth Games: Michael Fennell

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said the "successful" hosting of the Games will leave behind a rich legacy for Delhi.  more...

Rani Yadav's 'B' sample result in 48 hrs: Michael Fennell

2 years ago
Rani, who finished sixth in women's 20km race walk in the Commonwealth Games here, had tested positive for a banned steroid and she has asked for a 'B' sample test.  more...

Fazny Zavahir | Delhi has delivered, says Commonwealth Games Federation boss

2 years ago
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...

Latest News From India, Oops, Hindu Hoodlumland

2 years ago
[caption id="attachment_8442" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Commonwealth-Games-opening"][/caption] Lord Sebastian on Delhi Games [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odUUXW-KF8k&fs=1&hl=en_US] Sheila Dikshit on Commonwealth Games [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z17G9SYnZ0&fs=1&hl=en_US] CWG head Michael Fennell says more work needed [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XflV-ShNqc&fs=1&hl=en_US] India: 'Today the Commonwealth Games, tomorrow […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | Were the Commonwealth Games a success?

2 years ago
As the Commonwealth Games came to an end in Delhi, the head of the organisation, Mike Fennell, has described the event as a success, despite its earlier problems. […]  more...

Fennell salutes Delhi for hosting successful Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

C'Wealth Games: Delhi has delivered, says Michael Fennell

2 years ago
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...

India get badminton gold, but hockey men get a thrashing

2 years ago
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...

Kalmadi escapes media grilling on final day

2 years ago
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...

Another Nigerian Tests Positive in The Commonwealth Games 2010

2 years ago
// Now, after the reports of 24 year old athlete from Nigeria, Osayemi Oludamola, testing positive in the Commonwealth Games 2010, we have yet another report from the same country. There is a new Nigerian who tested positive. The athlete is the sprint hurdler named Samuel Okon. Samuel Okon tested positive for the banned stimulant [...]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | New security threat at Commonwealth Games, police, army seize explosives

2 years ago
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...

Fennell watches Sharath play, crowd goes gaga

2 years ago
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...

Fazny Zavahir | Security goes into overdrive at Commomwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth shame: Walker Rani Yadav flunks dope test, suspended

2 years ago
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...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Oludamola stripped of 100 gold for doping

2 years ago
Nigerian Osayemi Oludamola was stripped of the women's 100 metres Commonwealth Games gold medal on Tuesday after her B sample confirmed a positive test for a banned stimulant, the […]  more...

CWG: Indian athlete fails dope test

2 years ago
An Indian athlete has tested positive for a banned substance at CWG, Mike Fennell, Games Federation chief, said today. The name has been withheld.  more...

Indian track and field athlete fails Delhi dope test

2 years ago
An Indian track and field athlete has tested positive for a banned substance at the Commonwealth Games, Mike Fennell, Games Federation chief, said on Wednesday.  more...

Now, second Nigerian tests positive too

2 years ago
: 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...

Commonwealth Games: Osayemi Oludamola stripped of her gold medal

2 years ago
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...

Fazny Zavahir | Delhi stadiums finally fill to see Indian record medal haul

2 years ago
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...

CWG: India take 31st gold, tally highest in Games

2 years ago
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...

Second Nigerian athlete tests positive

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A second Nigerian tested positive for a banned substance at the Commonwealth Games here Tuesday.  more...

Fazny Zavahir | Controversies at Commonwealth Games may have hurt country's chances of hosting a bigger event

2 years ago
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...

Fazny Zavahir | The good, bad and ugly of Commonwealth Games 2010..so far!

2 years ago
NEW DELHI: The Oct 3-14 Delhi Commonwealth Games were in the eye of a storm before they began, but the splendid opening ceremony came as a turning point. […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | Commonwealth Organizers confirm second doping case involving Nigerian athlete at Comm Games

2 years ago
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...

The good, bad and ugly of CWG 2010..so far

2 years ago
The Oct 3-14 Delhi Commonwealth Games were in the eye of a storm before they began, but the splendid opening ceremony came as a turning point. IANS takes […]  more...

Fazny Zavahir | 'Commonwealth Games 2010 will leave a lasting legacy on Delhi'

2 years ago
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...

Nigeria's 100m gold medallist fails dope test at CWG

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games was today hit by a dope scandal when Nigerian women's 100m gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola tested positive for a banned stimulant and was placed under provisional suspension pending a test of her 'B' sample.  more...

Fennell says Delhi 'benefitted tremendously' by hosting CWG

2 years ago
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...

Comm Games gets 1st positive drug test

2 years ago
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...

TV screens to be set up for CWG marathon spectators

2 years ago
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) TV screens will be set up at public places in Delhi to facilitate easy viewing for the upcoming marathon, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi said Monday, a day after spectators complained of missing the cycling events due to heavy security.  more...

Delhi benefitted tremendously from C'Wealth Games: Mike Fennel

2 years ago
Delhi has "benefitted tremendously" by hosting the Commonwealth Games as it got an opportunity to improve city infrastructure, Games chief Mike Fennell said today.  more...

C'Wealth Games: Video screens on marathon route to display race to crowd

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games organises are planning to install video screens at select points to draw more crowd on to the Delhi streets for the marathon to be held on Thursday.  more...

Nigeria's 100m winner flunks dope test

2 years ago
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...

First likely case of doping at CWG: Nigerian 100m gold medallist tests positive

2 years ago
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...

Women's 100m champion fails doping test

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games women's 100 metres gold medallist Osayemi Oludamola has tested positive for a banned stimulant, Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Monday.  more...

Monkeys breach lockdown, hockey ignites passion

2 years ago
Wild monkeys and stray dogs got front row seats but a massive security operation kept most other spectators away as Australia snatched another two Commonwealth Games cycling gold medals on the streets of Delhi on Sunday.  more...

Second week of Commonwealth Games-- the questions remain

2 years ago
There was no respite for CWG Federation President Mike Fennell and Organising Committe chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Sunday, as they dodged complaints on ticketing and the Games Information System.  more...

Ticketing Incharge Removed: Probe Ordered

2 years ago
All is obviously not well with the sale of tickets for the ongoing Commonwealth Games. There are too many questions and very few answers.  more...

SPOILSPORTSMANSHIP

2 years ago
All the elements of the Universe must have conspired to disrupt the Commonwealth Games. The Ayodhya verdict could have set India afire. The flooding waters of the Yamuna […]  more...

Fennell satisfied with water quality at swimming pools

2 years ago
Amidst allegations of contaminated water in swimming pools of Commonwealth Games venues,games Federation President Mike Fennell has rubbished all such reports and said that the swimming events were perfectly successful.  more...

Commonwealth Games drug free, so far

2 years ago
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...

Women 100m Medal Ceremony Delayed: Fennell blames officials

2 years ago
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...

Fazny Zavahir | Commonwealth Games Drug Free, So Far!

2 years ago
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...

Thumbs up for India only after Games: Fennell

2 years ago
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...

CWG Organisers Battle 'Delhi Belly'

2 years ago
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...

No dope positive cases out of 500 tests: Commonwealth Games Federation

2 years ago
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 launches investigation on ticketing issue

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Federation today launched an investigation into the complaints of unavailability of tickets by people despite empty seats at some stadiums.  more...

No dope positive cases out of 500 tests: CGF

2 years ago
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...

CGF launches investigation on ticketing issue

2 years ago
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...

Games organisers launch investigation into empty stands

2 years ago
The Commonwealth Games Federation has told Delhi organisers to investigate the ticket system as thousands of seats remain empty at Games events.  more...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Glitches persist as Games reach halfway point

2 years ago
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...

Problems continue to plague Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

One step forward, two back at C’wealth Games; Pearson loses medal

2 years ago
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...

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Federation promises water checks at Delhi Games pool

2 years ago
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...

Glitches persist as Games reach halfway point

2 years ago
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...

Govt allows live telecast of cycling,closing ceremony from air

2 years ago
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...

1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

Fazny Zavahir: 1 step forward, often 2 back at Commonwealth Games!!!

2 years ago
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...

Glitches persist as Games reach halfway point

2 years ago
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...

Used condoms block drains at Delhi Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
THOUSANDS of used condoms blocked the drains at the Delhi Commonwealth Games village after they were flushed down toilets by amorous athletes, local media reported today.  more...

Condoms block drains in sexual athletes village

2 years ago
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...

Is pool making swimmers sick? Commonwealth Games DELHI 2010

2 years ago
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...

CGF deny contamination fears in CWG swimming pools as pigeon rumours do rounds

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games: Top Delhi flops

2 years ago
The New Delhi Games have presented a series of unique challenges for the athletes, their support teams, the fans and the press. The Herald picks the […]  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010: Pool probed as swimmers fall ill

2 years ago
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...

Fennell promises water checks at Delhi Games pool

2 years ago
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...

CWG Day 5: Pool Making Swimmers Sick?

2 years ago
Amidst NDTV reports that the Commonwealth Games swimming pool in Delhi may be contaminated, the organisers were today left red-faced with the 'Big Two' Michael Fennell and Suresh […]  more...

CWG Day 5: Pool Making Swimmers Sick?

2 years ago
Amidst NDTV reports that the Commonwealth Games swimming pool in Delhi may be contaminated, the organisers were today left red-faced with the 'Big Two' Michael Fennell and Suresh […]  more...

Are you Surprised Grump 2

2 years ago
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...

Games backs safe sex despite plumbing problems

2 years ago
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...

Fennell apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games info system to be restored 'immediately': Lalit Bhanot

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games 2010: English swimmers hit by stomach bug

2 years ago
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...

Games swimmers hit by stomach virus

2 years ago
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...

CGF chief apologises for injury to Ugandan officials

2 years ago
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...

Dozen Australian swimmers take ill at Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
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...

Kipsiro relishes golden race

2 years ago
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...

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED, SAYS KALMADI

2 years ago
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...

Gold for Kipsiro as workers win race against time

2 years ago
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...

Athletics track ready, says Michael Fennell

2 years ago
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...

Low spectator turnout disappoints CWG organisers

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell has expressed concern on the low turnout of spectators in the stadiums.  more...

Low spectators concern Fennell, Kalmadi assures early solution

2 years ago
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...

C'Wealth Games organisers promise to sort out all problems by tomorrow

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth sports ministers want transparency in National Sports Federations

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Sports Ministers want transparency in NSFs

2 years ago
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...

India stuns the world with grand CWG Games opening ceremony

2 years ago
AMIDST MUCH fanfare and pomp the XIX Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010 were declared open on Sunday. The spectacular sporting extravaganza was witnessed by millions of people across the […]  more...

India stuns the world with grand CWG Games opening ceremony

2 years ago
AMIDST MUCH fanfare and pomp the XIX Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010 were declared open on Sunday. The spectacular sporting extravaganza was witnessed by millions of people across the […]  more...

quote martial

2 years ago
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...

Cheers and jeers for Kalmadi at CWG opening ceremony

2 years ago
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...

Cheers and jeers for Suresh Kalmadi at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

2 years ago
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...

Prince Charles tours Games Village, meets athletes

2 years ago
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...

Games Federation pats Organising Committee

2 years ago
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...

Canada express concern over opening ceremony, organising committee says matter sorted out

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Canada President Andrew Pipe said that his country is concerned of their athletes' "well-being being compromised".  more...

Commonwealth Games 2010: Concerns 'not heeded'

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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...

Hooper must share blame for Games' problems: New Zealand

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Wellington, Oct 1 (IANS) New Zealander Michael Hopper, in charge of the Commonwealth Games in India, must share the blame for the problems related to the event, New Zealand Sports Minister Murray McCully has said.  more...

Commonwealth Games chief executive Hooper burned in effigy in New Delhi

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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...

Focus will on athletes at C'Wealth Games Opening Ceremony

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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...

Focus will on athletes at CWG Opening Ceremony

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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...

Delhi HC asks Games organising committee to preserve documents relating to Queen's Baton Relay

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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...

A little Relief for Organizing Committee as 500 athletes arrive in the Games Village

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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...

Commonwealth sports ministers to meet during the Games

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The fifth biennial meeting of Commonwealth sports ministers will be chaired by India's sports minister MS Gill.  more...

Commonwealth Games in crisis - as it happened | Steve Busfield

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? Wales and Scotland to send teams to Delhi? Commonwealth Games given 48 hours to save itself? Owen Gibson: India tries to save reputation with 10 days to […]  more...

Sheila says Hooper’s remarks unkind, but Fennell thinks she is just overreacting

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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...

Extensive work still needed: Commonwealth Games chief

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On the web today:Extensive work remains to be done on the crisis-hit Delhi Commonwealth Games with barely a week to go, federation chief Mike Fennell said on Saturday, […]  more...

Over 500 Athletes, delegates arriving in New Delhi tonight for CWG

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Around 550 Athletes and delegates, from Australia, Canada and England are arriving in New Delhi on Monday night to participate in the Commonwealth Games. On Sunday night, players […]  more...

Accomodation of players of Commonwealth Games in Dehli, India

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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...

Tanzanian team arrives Delhi Commonwealth Games

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A contingent from Tanzania arrived for the Commonwealth Games 2010 here on Monday.  more...

Tanzanian team arrives for Delhi Commonwealth Games

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New Delhi, Sep. 27 (ANI): A contingent from Tanzania arrived for the Commonwealth Games 2010 here on Monday.  more...

CWG: Sheila angry with Hooper's comments on city population

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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...

Michael Fennell defends Mike Hooper, says he never blamed govt for Games mess

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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...

'Mike never blamed govt for CWG mess'

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Mike Fennell backed Mike Hooper, saying he neither blamed the Indian govt for Delhi's under-preparedness nor made any disparaging comments about Indians.  more...

Commonwealth games highlight physics

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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...

India Pushes Games Efforts as Teams Arrive

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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...

'World-class facility with minor issues'

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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...

Delhi Games: Snake threaten athlete’s in CWG Village

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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...

Kalmadi charismatic but work needed different approach: Fennell

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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...

CGF also responsible for mess: Hooper

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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...

Commonwealth Games head sees improved conditions before ceremonies

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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...

Scotland team arrives in New Delhi for Commonwealth Games

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The contingent of Scotland for the Commonwealth Games-2010 arrived here on Sunday.  more...

Hooper denies blaming India over CWG mess

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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...

Australian and Kenyan teams arrive in New Delhi for Commonwealth Games

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Contingents from Australia and Kenya for the Commonwealth Games arrived here on Sunday.  more...

CGF not to be blamed for missed deadlines: Hooper

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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...

More pullouts, fresh complaints on Games Village hit CWG

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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...

Hooper blames India for Games chaos

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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...

Impressed with facilities at Games village, Canadian team to stay put in it

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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...

Jammed: Can Delhi and CWG survive the invasion of the cattle?

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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...

Fennell: we will have good Games

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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...

As athletes begin arriving, CWG finally on track

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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...

Kalmadi takes 'blame' for CWG mess; stadia lockdown almost complete

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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...

Hygiene has no nationality, says Mike Fennell

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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...

Cleanup Work Accelerates at Commonwealth Games Village, Fennell Says

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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...

37 athletes from 11 countries arrive for Commonwealth Games

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Foreign contingents continued to drop in after CGF president Mike Fennell's assurance of full participation in the Commonwealth Games with 37 athletes and team officials from 11 nations and territories arriving here today.  more...

Only few athletes pulled out of games, says Mike Hooper

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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...

Fennell can't explain why CWG entries not made public

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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...

Only few athletes pulled out of games, says Mike Hooper

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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...

Mike Fennell okays games village

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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...

Commonwealth Game 2010 - Do Not Read Confidential Article

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

My warnings were not heeded: Mike Fennell

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Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell says he is satisfied with the preparations for the Games.  more...

Fennell checks out CWG Village, England athletes arrive

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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...

Reddy confident about successful Commonwealth Games

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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...

Games president: 'A lot of work needed' before start date

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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?

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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...

Damage has been done to India's image: Fennell

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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...

Fennell: All should share the blame

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CGF President Mike Fennell on Saturday said that everyone in the CWG management has to share the blame for the lack of preparations.  more...

Games chief says all countries will take part

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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...

Lots of work done, but problems still exist, says Fennell on CWG

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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...

Work done but more needed at CWG village: Fennell

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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 needed

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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...

Commonwealth Games

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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...

'Swift action' still needed over athletes' village

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While Scotland gave the green light yesterday for their athletes to travel out to the Commonwealth Games, English officials in Delhi warned that "more and swift action" was required to make the athletes' village fit for habitation.  more...

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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...

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am certainly pleased to arrive in Delhi with the news that Australia has moved into the Village o get ready for the arrival of their athletes MIKE FENNELL, Commonwealth Games president  more...

Athletes arrive for Commonwealth Games, but future in doubt

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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...

As athletes begin arriving, CWG finally on track

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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...

Athletes arrive for Games, but future in doubt

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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...

Athletics squad from England arrives for CWG

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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...

England hockey, lawn bowls teams become first overseas athletes to arrive

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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...

Mike Fennell checks out C'Wealth Games village, England athletes arrive

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Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell today inspected the Commonwealth Games village here and said "considerable improvements" have been made there.  more...

Fennell checks out CWG Village

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CGF chief Mike Fennell inspected the Games Village and said "considerable improvements" have been made there even as embattled organisers continued their sprint against time. |  more...

Govt scrambles to save Games

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Seeking to inject a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called sports minister MS Gill and urban development minister Jaipal Reddy for a review of the Commonwealth Games alongwith Shiela Dikshit.  more...

Indian prime minister calls Games crisis meeting

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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...

New Delhi

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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...

All chefs de missions now happy: Kalmadi

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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...

With CWG Games in doldrums, PM steps in to steady the ship

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AS THE run up to the preparation for the Commonwealth Games take an ugly turn with every other structure falling apart, the Games fiasco has got the authorities […]  more...

CWG mess: PM steps in, to meet Gill and Reddy

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The meeting comes two days after international delegates lambasted the Games Village as "filthy and uninhabitable".  more...

Sheila Dikshit visits Commonwealth Games village

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Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit today stock of maintenance and cleanliness facilities at the complex in New Delhi today.  more...

Comm Games chief arrives in Delhi

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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...

Commonwealth Games boss holds crisis talks with India’s PM

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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...

OC faces the heat as Fennell arrives tomorrow!

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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...

Commonwealth Games India

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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...

Canada reviewing CWG situation, delays athletes'' departure

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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...

Krishna tries to allay concerns, says CWG will be a success

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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...

Delhi govt to take over Games Village maintenance from DDA

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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...

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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...

A nation holds its breath (part II)

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When New Delhi was awarded the Commonwealth Games, anyone that thought that the run-up to the Games would not be mired in allegations of corruption and concerns over […]  more...

India battles to save scandal-hit Commonwealth Games

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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...

Hygiene issue at Village to be sorted out in 36 hours: Mattoo!

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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...

Scotland delays athletes' departure over growing C'Wealth Games problems

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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...

The Tribune - Double trouble for [Commonwealth] Games

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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...

Last-ditch effort to save Delhi Games

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh directs Lieutenant Governor Khanna to oversee the clean-up.  more...

Delhi Games face 24 hour deadline bomb

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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...

Fennell says Village filthy; bridge falls near stadium

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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...

Commonwealth Games village is filthy, says Mike Hooper !

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CEO of Commonwealth Games Federation Mike Hooper expressed disappointment over the state of cleanliness at the Games Village here, calling the conditions "filthy".  more...

Bridge collapse adds to Commonwealth Games woe

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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...

Commonwealth village stinks, but Suresh Kalmadi & Co give themselves clean chit

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The village is under fire for filthy and unlivable conditions, but the authorities seemed to be in denial mode.  more...

Breaking: Islamic terrorists and endemic corruption push Delhi Commonwealth Games to edge of disaster.

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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 in Crisis

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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...

CWG Village 'filthy': Hooper

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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...

Bridge collapse adds to Commonwealth Games woes

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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...

Cabinet secretary, Lt governor review Delhi's preparedness for C'Wealth Games

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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...

Fennell's 24-hour deadline to set Games Village in order

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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...

Delhi Commonwealth Games village seriously compromised, says Fennell

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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...

Fennell expresses concerns over Games village

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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...

Games village is &ampquot;seriously compromised&ampquot;

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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...

CGF chief condemns Commonwealth Games Village

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Fennell has written to the government, saying the athletes' village is seriously compromised.  more...

CWG chief expresses concerns over Games village preparation

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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...

Delhi athletes' village 'seriously compromsed'

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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...

Fennell inspects Commonwealth Games venues

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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...

Who will declare the Games open?

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Just 19 days to go for the inauguration of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and it is still not clear who will inaugurate the mega event.  more...

Prime Minister to visit Games village

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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...

No venue certifications to CGF yet

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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...

After Poor Games Show Now Tourists have no Interest in CWG

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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...

CWG 38 Days To Go: Gearing Up For Worldwide Broadcast

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The Organising committee of the XIX Commonwealth Games is trying hard to keep their heads above water, in more ways than one and make it a memorable event. Considering […]  more...

I am still the boss: Kalmadi!

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"I am still the boss of the Commonwealth Games", embattled Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi insists.  more...

I am still the boss, will not quit : Kalmadi on CWG

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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...

I am still the boss, will not quit : Kalmadi on CWG

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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...

Race to save Commonwealth Games amid the corruption

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At the Shivaji Stadium in the centre of Delhi, there appeared little reason to cheer.  more...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

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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...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

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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...

CWG: Fennell, Hooper pushed through dodgy SMAM deal

2 years ago
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...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

2 years ago
From my bookmarks: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 […]  more...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

2 years ago
What Im reading: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 […]  more...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

2 years ago
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...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

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Cool site 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 […]  more...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

2 years ago
What Im reading: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 […]  more...

Fennell asks for probe into graft allegations

2 years ago
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...

C'wealth Games organisers vow to clean up act

2 years ago
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...

Games boss says athletes' village not hygienic

2 years ago
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...

CWF president Michale Fennell visited venues

2 years ago
Fennell, who arrived at new Delhi on Tuesday night for two days visit to the host country.Commonwealth games, CWF president have inspected few stadiums on Wednesday regarding facilities and work progress at the venues. The inspection began at Net-ball venue Thyagaraj Stadium south Delhi, from there he went to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the venue [...]  more...

Corruption allegations against CWG organizers should be probed: Fennell!

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell said on Thursday that all allegations of corruption against the Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed.  more...

Fraser doesn`t know enough about Delhi: CGF chief Fennell!

2 years ago
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...

Corruption in Delhi CWG a cause for concern: Fennell!

2 years ago
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...

PM may inspect CGW venues next week: Gill!

2 years ago
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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Kalmadi’s wings clipped, 10 officials in CWG panel

2 years ago
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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Fennell happy with CWG venues, sponsors not

2 years ago
The Power Grid Corporation said it will not reconsider pulling out of the sponsorship deal.  more...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Technology a concern for CWG bodies

2 years ago
: 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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
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...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
My pick for today: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. […]  more...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
Catch of the day: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:Australia's […]  more...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
From my bookmarks: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:Australia's Commonwealth […]  more...

Games chief lauds &ampquot;top-class&ampquot; security in India

2 years ago
What Ive read today: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:Australia's […]  more...

Corruption allegations against CWG organizers should be probed: Fennell

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits Delhi venues

2 years ago
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...

Investigate corruption charges against C'Wealth Games: Mike Fennell

2 years ago
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...

Probe CWG corruption allegations: Fennell

2 years ago
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell finished his tour of the Games venues on Thursday.  more...

Fennell concerned with CWG corruption

2 years ago
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...

CGF president Fennell concerned with corruption charges

2 years ago
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...

CGF chief Fennel meets Delhi CM Dikshit

2 years ago
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...

PM may inspect CWG venues: Gill

2 years ago
Amidst reports of delays and shoddy work, PM Manmohan Singh may inspect some of the venues of Commonwealth Games to be held in October.  more...

Michael Fennel meets Sheila Dikshit, discuss issues related to Commonwealth Games

2 years ago
In the meeting, Dikshit briefed Fennel about progress of various key infrastructure projects like Barapullah Nallah elevated road and Games Village and told him that all the works will be completed well on time.  more...

Dikshit, Reddy assure Fennell on Games projects

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
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...

Dikshit nervous about Games preparations

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
On the web today: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...

Fennell visits CWG venues in Delhi

2 years ago
NEW DELHI: Against the backdrop of a spate of controversies surrounding the Delhi Commonwealth Games, CGF president Michael Fennell on Wednesday visited a few stadiums to inspect the facilities and take stock of the progress made in completing all the work at the venues.  more...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
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...

CM nervous about CWG preparations

2 years ago
With just 45 days left for the Commonwealth Games, Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit said she was still "nervous" about the preparations.  more...

Dikshit says she''s nervous about Games preparations

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
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...

Games chief visits New Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
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...

Fennell inspects Commonwealth Games venues

2 years ago
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...

Fennell visits CWG venues in capital

2 years ago
CGF president Michael Fennell visited a few stadiums to inspect the facilities and take stock of the progress made in completing the work at CWG venues.  more...

Fennell inspects Commonwealth Games venues

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games boss inspects Delhi venues

2 years ago
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...

Fennel in New Delhi to inspect CWG venues

2 years ago
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...

CWG chief Fennell to inspect Games venues

2 years ago
So far the Commonwealth Games had a poor showing amidst controversies and allegations of corruption from many of the members of the organising committee.  more...

Safety the primary concern for CGF

2 years ago
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 the primary concern for CGF

2 years ago
: 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...

CWF chief Fennell arrives to oversee Games preparations

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games chief to revisit Delhi venues

2 years ago
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...

Fennel on two-day visit to monitor Games' progress

2 years ago
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...

Fennell visits Delhi to gauge preparations

2 years ago
CGF chief Mike Fennell starts a two-day inspection visit on Wednesday amid simmering corruption allegations that are overshadowing the Delhi Games.  more...

CAG says Kalmadi & Co played games in hiring consultants

2 years ago
Skeletons continue to tumble out of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) organising committee’s cupboard.  more...

CWG OC justifies deal with Fast Track!

2 years ago
CWG Organising Committee defended its broadcasting rights deal with Fast Track despite a high commission paid to them, saying the UK company had doubled the revenue target.  more...

CAG inspection report faults CWG OC on awarding contracts

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games,Delhi2010: Fame,Name or Shame!

2 years ago
When India won the bid to host 2010 commenwealth games to be held at Delhi every Indian felt proud. The success of 2003 Afro-Asian games held at […]  more...

Commonwealth Games: Stench of corruption mars India's preparations

2 years ago
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...

Commonwealth Games top official fired

2 years ago
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...

Don’t blame the OC, says Kalmadi

2 years ago
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...

We cannot allow the Games' image to be damaged: Fennell

2 years ago
The embattled Commonwealth Games Organisers received a strong rebuke from CGF chief Michael Fennell who said that the image of the Games "could not be damaged by corruption charges".  more...

 
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