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Games get politicalCourier MailMark Stockwell has been axed from the 2018 Commonwealth Games organising committee. Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld) TRACY Stockwell will continue to help Queensland prepare for the 2018 Commonwealth Games despite the government sacking her husband.Coast needs games state can't affordHerald SunCost-benefit analysis of 2018 Commonwealth GamesABC Online (blog)Abbott all for Games [...] more...
Coast needs games state can't affordHerald SunALMOST $3 million per athlete – that's how much the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will cost Queensland taxpayers. Whether they are a Swaziland swimmer or a Tuvaluan triathlete, they will cost Queenslanders an average of $2.93 million each for the …Cost-benefit analysis of 2018 Commonwealth GamesABC Online (blog)2018 [...] more...
Brisbane TimesBusinessman replaces sacked Olympian as Gold Coast chiefReuters UK| SYDNEY (Reuters) – The Queensland government has replaced the sacked chairman of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games organising committee with a Brisbane businessman. Mark Stockwell, who won three swimming medals at the 1984 Olympics, …Newman tight-lipped over dropping Games chairman StockwellABC OnlineComm Games Board [...] more...
Eurosport.com AUNewman names 2018 Commonwealth Games boardNEWS.com.auTHE new faces of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games board have been revealed, following the controversial dumping of its chairman, Olympian Mark Stockwell. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey today …Mark Stockwell replaced by Nigel Chamier as Gold Coast Commonwealth Games chiefCourier MailSacked Olympian [...] more...
Yahoo! Eurosport UKNewman names 2018 Commonwealth Games boardHerald SunTHE new faces of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games board have been revealed, following the controversial dumping of its chairman, Olympian Mark Stockwell. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey today …Games-Businessman replaces sacked Olympian as Gold Coast chiefYahoo! Eurosport UKOld ties: Newman [...] more...
Sydney Morning HeraldMinister to explain Stockwell Games axingABC OnlineBy Charmaine Kane A list of nominees for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Board is due to go to Queensland Cabinet tomorrow. Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey is also expected to explain why the chairman of the bid team, …Cabinet to decide Comm Games futureNinemsnGold Coast Games [...] more...
Yahoo!7 NewsQld Government sacks Commonwealth Games chairYahoo!7 NewsThe Queensland Government has defended its decision to sack the chairman of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games committee Mark Stockwell. Mr Stockwell, and Australian Olympic medallist, led the bid team that secured the 2018 Commonwealth Games for the … more...
Jagran PostCWG scam: CBI to file charge sheet in QBR case this monthEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: The CBI is likely to file its charge sheet soon in the alleged siphoning of funds in CWG event Queen's Baton Relay against former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee officials and a London based businessman. Agency sources said the QBR …CWG [...] more...
The CBI is likely to file its charge sheet soon in the alleged syphoning of funds in CWG event Queen's Baton Relay against former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee officials and a London based businessman. more...
Illustration: Sturt Krygsman Source: The AustralianThe AustralianHow much of an effect will the Commonwealth Games have? WAYNE BUNZ SENIOR DIRECTOR, CBRE HOTELS THERE is no doubt that the Gold Coast hotel market is riding the same turbulent wave as the entire Queensland tourism industry as a result of global … more...
Queen's Baton Relay scam : CBI chargesheet soonTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The CBI is likely to file its chargesheet in the Queen's Baton Relay scam related to the Commonwealth Games in the first week of March without including the statement of London-based businessman Ashish Patel, for which the agency has waited …CWG scam: CBI to [...] more...
Yahoo!7 NewsRon Clarke steps down as Gold Coast Mayor to stand for seat in Queensland pollInsidethegames.bizBy Tom Degun February 27 – Athletics legend Ron Clarke has resigned as Mayor of the Gold Coast to run for a seat in Queensland's State election next month and he has claimed that ensuring a successful 2018 Commonwealth Games [...] more...
Telegraph.co.ukQueen's Diamond Jubilee: From Coronation Street to the Commonwealth GamesManchester Evening NewsThis was the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2002, watched by many millions around the world – a pivotal moment in Manchester's regeneration and a marker which would pave the way for the London Olympics in 2012.Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne.. [...] more...
Enforcement Directorate, ED, has filed a charge sheet against sacked Chairman of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi along with his five colleagues for alleged financial irregularities in […] more...
NDTVED names Kalmadi in queens baton relay scam chargesheetHindustan TimesPTI Indian Olympics Association President Suresh Kalmadi walks along with Pakistani Punjab Governor Salmaan Tahseer carrying the Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games at the Wagah border. Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a charge sheet for …CWG scam: ED files charge sheet in Queen's Baton Relay [...] more...
The charge sheet will focus on the alleged foreign exchange violations in the Queen's Baton Relay and would feature the roles of various OC officials. more...
In what could spell more trouble for former CWG OC chief Suresh Kalmadi, UK-based Ashish Patel, owner of AM Films and AM Vans, has testified in London on Tuesday relating to the irregularities in organising the Queen’s Baton Relay event in October 2009. more...
[caption id="attachment_56" align="alignleft" width="275" caption="Brenton Rickard winning gold at the Delhi Commonwealth Games"][/caption]Queensland is celebrating after the Gold Coast was awarded the right to host the 2018 Commonwealth […] more...
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Opera House in Sydney. – Reuters file picSYDNEY, Nov 12 ― Australia‘s Gold Coast has been chosen to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, […] more...
Leaders of the Commonwealth group of mostly former British colonies on Friday took tentative steps to tighten up on human rights abuses by members but have still to address tougher measures some warn the group must take to remain relevant. more...
BBC NewsRevamp for Queen Street stationBBC NewsThe project is expected to run from 2013 until 2015, with some improvements made for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. A new glass frontage will be added to the station's George Square entrance. Inside, the concourse will be extended, a new mezzanine level …Glasgow to get a glittering new gatewayScotsmanall [...] more...
BBC NewsRevamp for Queen Street stationBBC NewsThe project is expected to run from 2013 until 2015, with some improvements made for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. A new glass frontage will be added to the station's George Square entrance. Inside, the concourse will be extended, a new mezzanine level …Glasgow to get a glittering new gatewayScotsmanall [...] more...
Brisbane Times Hamban-where? A look at the Gold Coast's Games rivalBrisbane TimesPhoto: Getty Images Can you name the Gold Coast's only bidding rival in the race to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games? Vice President of Commonwealth Games Federation Tunku Imran (left) receives the candidate file from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, …Star names show Commonwealth Games delegates [...] more...
AsiaOne Australia's Gold Coast Commonwealth bid "sound": inspectorsReuters CanadaSYDNEY (Reuters) – The bid by Australia's Gold Coast to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games was described as "sound" Thursday after a visit by the evaluation commission. The subtropical beachside region of Queensland is going up against the Sri Lankan …Marathon success good for GamesGold Coast Bulletin NewsCommonwealth [...] more...
Sports Features Communications Crime rate won't put Games bid at risk: authorityABC OnlineThe Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says concerns about a spate of violent crimes on Queensland's Gold Coast are not likely to jeopardise the region's chances of hosting the 2018 games. CGF chief executive officer Mike Hooper and …Gold Coast crime not a factor in [...] more...
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against sacked CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi in connection with financial dealings during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. more...
S. Kalyanaraman NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested former head of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi, in connection with irregularities in the […] more...
Behind the bars for misdoings in the Commonwealth Games, ex-OC chief Suresh Kalmadi would be produced in a special CBI court today at Patiala House. more...
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Sports Minister Ajay Maken today said the Indian Olympic Association would be asked to elect a new president in case incumbent Suresh Kalmadi is arrested by the CBI and threatened intervention by the Ministry if the IOA fails to act.The former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman, Kalmadi, is likely to be arrested by the CBI today in relation to irregularities in the conduct of the event last year and in the Queen''s Baton Relay (QBR) held in London in 2009. ... more...
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee former chairman Suresh Kalmadi might have to face the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the third time on Monday for questioning in cases related to alleged irregularities the event more...
The ED has sent a communication to Kalmadi to furnish all details of bank accounts, movable and immovable properties, instances of foreign travel before the Commonwealth Games, and transactions of foreign exchange in the last few years. more...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to summon sacked CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi and some other officials for alleged violations of forex rules during 2010 Commonwealth Games. more...
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="322" caption="Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit being hugged by Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi after the arrival of Queen's Baton Relay for Commonwealth […] more...
Mahendroo, facing charges of causing losses to the exchequer in award of contract to the tune of Rs1.55 crore regarding queen's baton relay (QBR) in London, was released on bail by a Delhi court on January 15. more...
A Delhi court today granted bail to CWG Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi`s close aide Sanjay Mahendroo, who was arrested for alleged bunglings in the Queen Baton`s relay in London in 2009. more...
DC Mathur, lawyer for the accused, said his clients were arrested by CBI for no reason and they could easily get bail if the probe agency fails to file the chargesheet within 60 days. more...
The questioning is about alleged irregularities in the Queen Baton's Relay held in London last year besides certain contracts awarded to various firms totalling several hundred crores, the sources said. more...
Embattled Commonwealth Games OC chief Suresh Kalmadi has arrived at the CBI headquarters. Kalmadi will be questioned by CBI in connection with the agency's probe into alleged financial […] more...
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi said he has not yet heard from the CBI after he informed the agency last month that he was ready to appear before it. more...
M Jayachandran is sent to 11 days' judicial custody in the case related to alleged financial bungling in conduct of the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) in London last year. more...
Guangzhou, Nov 25 (PTI) Under scanner Commonwealth GamesOrganising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi today refused totalk about the Queen Baton Relay's controversy, which resultedin the arrest of three of his close aides, and said he has notbeen summoned by the CBI back home in India. more...
Ashwini Shrivastava New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) A team of Central VigilanceCommission (CVC) has seized documents from the CommonwealthGames Organising Committee office here to avoid any tamperingof evidence in connection with the alleged multi-crore scam invarious projects. more...
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate,probing alleged irregularities in Commonwealth Gamespreparations, today questioned a senior official of one of theconsortiums that bagged contracts worth Rs 150 crore foroverlay works. more...
TS Darbari, a close aide of CWG OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi, revealed in a Delhi court on Monday that he played no role in the alleged bungling in the Queen`s Baton Relay (QBR) in London last year. more...
The CBI will send letters for questioning Ashish Patel and seeking financial details about his two firms A M Films and A M Cars for allegedly making arrangements for the Queens Baton Relay (QBR) at exorbitant rates. more...
The toxic stuff from the commonwealth games has a longer half-life than some people thought they would have, as IE reports: Commonwealth Games' Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi's close […] more...
Officials of CBI arrested Commonwealth Games 2010's top officials after conducting raids for their alleged role in some of the corruption charges related to the games. Close aides of […] more...
The source said Jayachandran was asked to clarify on questions related to alleged foreign exchange violations during the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) held in London last year. more...
Jayachandran, who was seen entering the ED office this afternoon, is likely to face questions regarding alleged foreign exchange violations during the Queen's Baton Relay held in London last year. more...
The Enforcement Directorate is probing possible forex violations in the overlays work carried out for the recently held 19th Commonwealth Games besides theirregularities in the Queen Baton`s Relay more...
The South African team that finished fifth in the Delhi Commonwealth Games with 33 medals was "too white" and was not representative of the country`s population demographics, a Parliamentarian here has stated. more...
The South African team that finished fifth in the Commonwealth Games with 33 medals was "too white" and was not representative of the country's population demographics. more...
It is the seasons of festivals embracing all over the country & India adds one more festivals to the season to celebrate by successfully holding the Commonwealth Games […] more...
With over half-a-dozen agencies investigating the financial irregularities and the corruption during the preparation for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, the pressure is mounting on the Organising Committee. […] more...
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday met with visiting Maldives President Mohammed Nasheed and New Zealand Governor General Anand Satyanand, both of who witnessed the spectacular opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games here. more...
// Finally, the much awaited and the much talked about Commonwealth Games 2010 got underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium amongst tight security. As expected the opening ceremony was a grand affair and will be remembered for long to come. The Queen was not able to attend the opening ceremony personally. Therefore, the Prince of [...] more...
The commonwealth games have just started in Delhi and they attract a lot of attention from sport lovers worldwide. But what are the Commonwealth games? Let´s start with the […] more...
There are no nerves at the Games Village, at least not yet. Hours before the opening of the XIX Commonwealth Games, the athletes are going through their early morning practice and getting tips from their coaches. The cyclists are sweating it out under the sun, while the swimmers are already in the pool. This is for the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games that a training area has been set up within the Village premises for athletics, aquatics, weightlifting, para sport and wrestling. 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...
At long last, the 19th Commonwealth Games has kicked off amidst colourful celebration. It is like a 'photo finish' of a start! Let us hope for the possible […] more...
India reclaimed some of its lost pride with a vibrant opening ceremony to the 19th Commonwealth Games on Sunday after weeks of negative publicity about problems with the preparations. more...
The 19th Commonwealth Games opened on Sunday with a spectacular pageant of song, dance and pyrotechnics that should help to repair the damage to India's image caused by a calamitous build-up to the sporting festival. more...
The games is now declared open! The much anticipating opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010 has just concluded around an hour ago. Finally, the games is […] more...
Department Of Posts has established two Post Offices i.e. CWG Village and Main Press Centre, Pragati Maiden to cater to the athletes, delegates, visitors and media persons. These […] more...
India Post today released third set of stamps at CWG Village Post Office to commemorate the event that inaugurates today. India Post celebrates the spirit of the XIX […] more...
The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi was brought to the Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi on Saturday morning, on the International Day of Non-violence-- Gandhi Jayanti. more...
Premier Anna Bligh is currently in Delhi lobbying to bring the 2018 Commonwealth Games to the Gold Coast. The ABC (Bligh pitches Gold Coast bid to Games federation) […] more...
New Delhi, Oct. 2 (ANI): Queen Elizabeth's non-attendance at the Delhi Commonwealth Games was her wish, and too much should not be read into it. more...
Delhi is absolutely ready for the Commonwealth Games. I am sure the Games will go on beautifully, smoothly. Hip hip hurray for the Commonwealth Games! SHIELA DIKSHIT after welcoming the Queen's Baton more...
London, Oct 1 (PTI) Prince Charles and the Duchess ofCornwall will leave for Delhi tomorrow on a three-day visit todeclare open the Commonwealth Games. more...
[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Queen's Baton and Penguins"][/caption] Following the tradition of Commonwealth Games. The 2010 Queen's Baton Relay commenced on Oct 29, 2009 at Buckingham Palace. The Baton […] more...
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper should share the blame for the messy build up to the October 3-14 mega-event in Delhi, feels New Zealand Sports Minister Murray McCully. more...
Not so much a Commonwealth Games themed post today, mainly as I haven't really seen or heard anything new. The "Queen's Baton" (the Olympic torch but not as good […] more...
Melbourne, Sep 30 (PTI) Star pull-outs continued ahead ofthe Commonwealth Games with defending champion discus throwerScott Martin of Australia withdrawing from the mega event dueto a chest injury. more...
The Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games 2010 reached the Millennium City on Wednesday amidst great pomp and show. Deputy commissioner R K Kataria received the baton after it crossed the Jhajjar-Gurgaon border near Farrukhnagar. more...
There were two main reasons why Bonnie Mugabe went unnoticed during the Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission Conclave earlier this year in Delhi. more...
For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Games, the participants would march in with their respective countries' contingents during Sunday's Opening Ceremony. more...
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...
Indian President Pratibha Patil and British Prince Charles might together open the ceremony for the Commonwealth Games here, said officials on Tuesday. Traditionally, the British monarch, who heads the […] more...
London, Sep 28(ANI): Prince Charles would open the Delhi Commonwealth Games on October 3 as the British Queen's representative, the heir to the British throne's office has said. more...
In a compromise over the contentious issue of inauguration of Commonwealth Games on Sunday, Prince Charles will declare the Games open while President will say 'let the Games […] more...
Queen Elizabeth, who normally opens the Games, had said she had a hectic schedule. The move had led organisers to discuss whether President Pratibha Patil should instead open the Games. more...
In a compromise over the contentious issue of inauguration of Commonwealth Games, Prince Charles is likely to declare the Games open while a face-saving arrangement may be made for President Pratibha Patil. more...
India promised to have the athletes' housing for the Commonwealth Games cleaned up by Wednesday, and said workers were labouring at double time to have all facilities ready for the opening ceremony on Oct. 3. more...
In a compromise over the contentious issue of inauguration of Commonwealth Games, Prince Charles will declare the Games open while President Pratibha Patil will say 'let the Games begin'. more...
Ending weeks of speculation over who will inaugurate the Commonwealth Games, the British royal family announced that Prince Charles will declare the event open instead of Indian President Pratibha Patil. more...
It is for the first time in 44 years since Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1966, the British Queen would not attend any part of the event. more...
AFTER SO many controversies, embarrassments and numerous delays, Commonwealth Games Village is now finally complete and perhaps ready for the players to settle in. Although things have turned […] more...
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (PTI) Queen's Baton Relay of theCommonwealth Games was accorded a warm welcome today by thepeople of Haryana as it reached Chautala village in Sirsadistrict after entering from Rajasthan. more...
The Commonwealth Games, Delhi, 2010. After much of chaos, controversy, speculation and deliberation it is going to be held, yes it will be. A total damage of Rs.85,000 […] more...
Queen's Baton Relay reaches TajAn unidentified girl runs with the Queen's Baton in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal, during the baton rally for the Commonwealth Games in […] more...
BHOPAL, 18 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi along with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios reached Bhopal, the capital in Madhya Pradesh to witness the entire […] more...
Bhopal, Sep 17 (PTI) The Queen's Baton Relay for theupcoming Commonwealth Games was accorded a grand welcome atthe Boat Club here today, on its arrival from Indore. more...
Former Hockey Olympian, AslamSher Khan, on Wednesday called for boycott of the Commonwealth Gamesas they were not required in a country like India. more...
The Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG arrived here on Tuesday and was welcomed the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC commissioner. The QBR wa taken from the histori Sab more...
Daman, Sep 12 (PTI) After completing 100 days andcovering nearly 1,90,000 kilometres, the Queen's Baton Relayfor next month's Commonwealth Games arrived in Daman todayamid much fanfare. more...
The Queen's Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games arrived here Friday noon to a tumul- tuous welcome by a large gath- ering of sports personalities, officials and enthusiastic youth. Chief Mi more...
(By Mukundhan who believes there is nothing better than South Indian Cuisine to add spice to the CWG) With the Queen’s Baton underway, Suresh Kalmadi would have predicted a […] more...
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan will lead celebrities, sportspersons and industrialists in welcoming the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games, when it reaches here from Pune Friday, officials said Thursday. more...
: Guess what is common between Britain's Prince Charles, Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed and Prince Albert of Monaco? They are set to be among a handful of for- eign leaders who will be grac- ing t more...
HASSAN : 5th sept. The Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios is moving with The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi and now has reached Hassan, whose history dates back […] more...
In a bid to create awareness of the Commonwealth Games, an exposition has been put up on the wheels of a specially designed train called the Commonwealth Express. more...
[caption id="attachment_362" align="alignnone" width="254" caption="Marwah Studios Association with Commonwealth Games"][/caption] The Queen’s Baton Relay which was received at Wagah Boarder by Indians from Pakistan has already traveled a long […] more...
It’s not just the Queen of England uninterested in coming to Delhi for the Commonwealth Games. Ticket sales by the Commonwealth Games Associations (CGA) show that even spectators from Commonwealth countries are not buying tickets for the Delhi Games 2010. As per sales figures, only 16,000 tickets have been sold so far by the 70 CGAs in-charge of selling the tickets in their respective countries. Interestingly, the Jamaican CGA, headed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell, has not been able to sell a single ticket till date. more...
Leading stars of Indian sports are ready to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay of commonwealth games 2010 Delhi, which will reach Bangalore on 2 September.All England champion and gold medalist winner Prakash Padukone will take to participate in this relay, G.R. Vishwanath, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and First Olympian of Karnatak’s Kenneth Powell, award winning [...] more...
Udhagamandalam, Aug 31 (PTI) The Queen's Baton Relay ofthe Commonwealth Games arrived here today which was receivedby district Collector amid much fanfare. more...
The story of modern New Delhi began at this spot. It was here the King Emperor announced with great pomp on December 11, 1911, that the capital would move from Calcutta, but barely 38 days before the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Tourism admits it has no plans for the derelict wasteland called the Coronation Memorial. more...
The Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games, which journeyed through 70 Commonwealth countries and several States and Union Territories of India, will enter Karnataka from Tamil Nadu at 12.30 p.m. on September 1 and will be received by the President of the Karnataka Olympic Association K. Govindaraj at Chikkanahalli, a border village in Chamarajanagar district. more...
Bangalore, Aug 26 (IANS) Olympian Kenneth Powell and badminton legend Prakash Padukone will lead the Queen's Baton Relay, a Commonwealth Games tradition, in Bangalore Sep 2. more...
Bangalore, Aug 26 (PTI) Queen's Baton Relay, anentrenched Commonwealth Games tradition, will arrive inKarnataka on September one from neighbouring Tamil Nadu andwill be taken to different parts of the state during a one-week stay. more...
Citing preoccupation of policemen due to festive season next month, the Maharashtra Government has requested the Centre to reschedule the arrival of Queen`s baton relay for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. more...
The Queen's baton that arrived here ahead of the Commonwealth games to be held at New Delhi, received a warm welcome despite heavy rain on Saturday. more...
Commonwealth Games organisers have compiled an extensive list of hints and tips for visitors to the October event, the guide providing a valuable insight into social mores as well as helping to avoid embarrassing situations. more...
The Queen’s Baton Relay for the Delhi Commonwealth Games commenced its Tamil Nadu leg with World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand and Olympian Jayalakshmi running the first lap here today. more...
The Queen's Baton, which is travelling in grand processions in cities and towns across the country, will stay off the Capital's roads. The Group of Ministers (GoM) overseeing the Commonwealth Games preparations on Friday decided to keep the Queen's Baton off Delhi roads to minimise inconvenience more...
The sporting event which India hoped would herald its emergence as a regional power and serve as a springboard to an Olympic bid has instead turned into a chaotic mess. more...
An international sporting event which India hoped would herald its emergence as a regional power and serve as a springboard to an Olympic bid is instead struggling with a host of issues as the clock ticks down to opening ceremonies. more...
Chennai, Aug 20 (PTI) The Queen's Baton Relay for theDelhi Commonwealth Games commenced its Tamil Nadu leg withWorld Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand and OlympianJayalakshmi running the first lap here today. more...
Have the lessons from the controversies raging around the Commonwealth Games been learnt? That is the ques- tion on the minds of many Indians as the Games draw nearer. The answer may not be a pleasing more...
17 Aug 10 @ 06:45am by PAUL AMY MELBOURNE is set for serious squash action when Commonwealth Games squash teams from England, Scotland, New Zealand and […] more...
Suspended Commonwealth Games Organising Committee deputy director general Sanjay Mohindroo is in for more trouble. CNN-IBN has accessed an important Organising Committee note questioning Mohindroo's claims of Rs 22.8 lakh as reimbursements. more...
India is going to host the most expensive Commonwealth Games in history, with an infrastructure and organising budget of two billion dollars being larger than the previous games […] more...
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IANS) The Queen's Baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) reached this Andhra Pradesh capital Saturday to a rousing reception. more...
The UK firm accused of receiving inflated payments from the organisers of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has sent a bill to the Organising Committee of £122,692 (Rs 89.52 lakh) as unpaid dues for services during the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR). more...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, under construction for the 2010 Commonwealth Games."][/caption] TOI tells us: When the Queen's Baton arrives in Delhi the relay will take place […] more...
The UK firm accused of receiving inflated payments from the organisers of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has sent a bill to the Organising Committee of £122,692 (Rs 89.52 lakh) as unpaid dues for services during the Queen's Baton Relay (QBR). more...
The UK firm accused of receiving inflated payments from the organisers of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has sent a bill to the Organising Committee of £122,692.... more...
Serious differences betweenCommonwealth Games Organising Committee and Delhi Police onthe route for Queen`s Baton Relay in the national capitaltoday further held up a final decision on the issue. more...
Sprint legend Milka Singh feels India has very little chance of winning an athletics medal at the Delhi Commonwealth Games due to the apathy of those at the helm of affairs. more...
The build up to the Commonwealth Games might be marred by controversies but former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said all the problems would be sorted out once the event starts on October 3.Talking to reporters at a promotional event near his residence in Behala, the iconic Bengal cricketer said he was nobody to comment on the controversies surrounding the CWG.Ganguly, who was the star attraction of the Queens Baton Relay's stop-over in Kolkata a few days ago, said. more...
Official sources said Darbari, a close aide of OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi, has been asked to explain certain financial transactions undertaken during the QBR last year. more...
The Queens Baton Relay (QBR), one of the greatest traditions of the Commonwealth Games, reaches the Orissa at Jamsola Gate on Sunday and scheduled to depart from here on August 11 . more...
The British Queen is in "cold fury" over allegations of financial irregularities involving a British firm and the Commonwealth Games baton relay, a media report said Sunday. more...
The British Queen is in "cold fury" over allegations of financial irregularities involving a British firm and the Commonwealth Games baton relay. more...
British queen furious over CWG baton controversy! Thus,PM Apolitical Dr Manmohan Singh , the man from World bank and IMF is OBLIGED to take action on alleged CWG bunglings. […] more...
It was early in the morning but Suresh Kalmadi was already looking tired and tense. The never-ending reports on corruption and mismanagement - which the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) chairman calls "drummed-up campaign" - have probably taken their toll. more...
Suspended Organising Committee Joint Director General TS Darbari claims he is not involved in the Queen's Baton Relay financial irregularities case. more...
Commissioner of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation V.N. Vishnu on Friday reviewed the arrangements being made for the relay of Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton in the city on August 16. more...
The Queen's Baton Relay for the upcoming Commonwealth Games was given royal reception after it reached the Jharkhand border from West Bengal in Maithon on Wednesday aftrenoon. more...
Under fire for alleged irregularities by officials of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, its chairman Suresh Kalmadi is learnt to have told the government.... more...
The man the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports wants sacked from the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (OC) for alleged irregularities during the Queens Baton Relay inaugural in London last October.... more...
The Indian High Commission said here on Monday it was “actively'' looking into claims about its officials' role in the controversial hire of vehicles from an obscure London-based company for a Commonwealth Games event last year. more...
With barely eight weeks to go, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is closely monitoring all developments around Delhi 2010. What has been of concern to the Federation is the short time remaining to fix all the problems that have been reported in the media. “Since we are just eight weeks away more...
After traveling the length and breadth of the country, the Queens Baton Relay of Commonwealth Games will reach Gurgaon on September 29, just before reaching its final destination Delhi. more...
Tata’s motors are a now official vehicle supplier of commonwealth games 2010, and it will provide complete transport services to Queen’s Baton Relay.Organizing committee of commonwealth games ordered 1800 vehicles for this huge event from Tata’s motors. During the occasion, demand of jeeps, cars, and trucks will also be catered by the company.Tata’s plans to [...] more...
Delhi Commonwealth Games - 2010 ... Silliguri: The Queen's baton for the Commonwealth Games 2010 on Friday left for Gangtok from Bagdogra airport escorted by the ... more...
Delhi Commonwealth Games - 2010 ... Silliguri: The Queen's baton for the Commonwealth Games 2010 on Friday left for Gangtok from Bagdogra airport escorted by the ... more...
The Queen’s Baton relay of commonwealth games will enter India via Wagah border on Friday. A function is organised on the India-Pakistan wagah border where President of Pakistan Olympic Association will Handover the baton to President of Indian Olympic Association Suresh Kalmadi. A huge event is organised for this special occasion and preparations for games [...] more...
A special exhibition train will be flagged off from New Delhi tomorrow, it’s a great contribution of Railway ministry towards the common wealth games, this specific train will promote commonwealth games throughout the country and have a stoppage at 50 different selected stations. Railway minister Mamta Banerjee will flag off this train on Thursday [...] more...
Loose Women: Jane In The 2010 Commonwealth Games, Queen's Baton Relay [6th November 2009]Loose ladies Andrea McLean, Lisa Maxwell, Sherrie Hewson & Jane McDonald. Thank you so much to all my subscribers and everyone who watches my videos. My videos have now got over 1 million views between them! Thank you for watching! :)From:x7tinkerbell7xViews:2118 23ratingsTime:07:12More inEntertainment more...