2010 Games

• How bad was the Games Village? Here's what different countries said

  NDTV has accessed documents that chronicle complaints about the Games Village filed by the representatives of the participating countries. From poor plumbing to water leaks and concerns about structural safety, the catalogue of grievances is extensive and indicting.Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit was asked to get the Village in shape just days ...

• Delhi, the day before Commonwealth Games

  The wait is finally over. The 19th Commonwealth Games are now just one day away. Athletes from around the world will participate in India's biggest sporting extravaganza since the 1982 Asian Games.  There's been so much that's been wrong in the run up to the Games. Now, finally, Delhi is all set.NDTV participated in the Queen's Baton Relay jus...

• We are ready for the Games: Sheila Dikshit to NDTV

  With just a day to go for the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit says she is no longer nervous and that Delhi is ready for the Games. In an exclusive interview to NDTV's Barkha Dutt, the Chief Minister said she was horrified by the condition of the Games Village when it was handed over, as over 60 per cent of the roooms were in...

• Games anxiety in India after rocky run-up

  Commonwealth Games organisers are banking on athletes to provide the healing touch after months of negative publicity over New Delhi's poor preparations for the event.

• Commonwealth Games village officially open

  It was being called the breeding ground for mosquitoes, and everyone thought it wouldn't be ready at all. But the athletes' village for the Commonwealth Games is now officially open. And what's the verdict on what is the second most important things for the athletes at that Games?"This has got to be the best CWG village I've seen, and as good as so...

• Everything will be ready for Games by August 25: Randhir Singh

  Satisfied with the preparation of Commonwealth Games venues, Organising Committee vice-chairman Randhir Singh on Monday said all the stadiums are in "top-class shape" and will be ready by August 25.

• Commonwealth Games merchandise launch postponed again

  The Commonwealth Games 2010 merchandise launch, which was scheduled on Monday, has been postponed yet again.

• I've done no wrong, don't make me scapegoat: Darbari

  Ousted Joint Director General of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee and close Suresh Kalmadi aide T S Darbari has spoken out for the first time since the controversy over the allegedly out of turn and informal contract to a London firm broke out.According to India Abroad news service, Darbari has written to the chief executive (CEO) of the...

• Govt says no to IOA bid for 2019 Asiad: Sources

  Amid the allegations of corruption surrounding the Commonwealth Games, the government has reportedly turned down Indian Olympic Association's bid for 2019 Asian Games.

• Major irregularities in 2010 Games projects: CVC Report

  A Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) report has put 16 Commonwealth Games projects, including for stadia upgradation and road widening, under the scanner for irregularities amounting to more than Rs.2,500 crore.Sports Minister M.S. Gill and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday refused to comment on the issue, saying they were not aware of the...

• Now, Rs 40 crore balloon for Commonwealth Games

  Delhi's 2010 Commonwealth Games are all set to break all records for spending money. Billed as the costliest Commonwealth Games ever, it's reportedly already crossed Rs 30,000 crore budget.While this also includes an upgrade of the capital's infrastructure like roads and flyovers, not all of it will add to Delhi's quality of life.The government pla...

• India in tough pool in CWG hockey event

  A tough campaign awaits Indian men's hockey in this year's Commonwealth Games as they have been clubbed alongside world champions Australia and arch-rivals Pakistan in the October 3-14 megaevent to be held here.

• Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before Games

  It will be a smooth ride for tourists and citizens during the Commonwealth Games here as Delhi government estimates that around 15,000 radio taxis will be on the roads by October."There is no hurdle to obtain licences (to operate radio taxis). Anyone who fulfils the conditions can get it without difficulty. In fact, we are encouraging people to tra...

• 'Infrastructure for CWG'10 to be ready by June'

  All infrastructure for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi will be ready by the middle of June and tight security cover will also be in place during the October 3-14 event, a top official of the CWG Organising Committee said on Monday.

• India to spend Rs 10,555 cr for 2010 CWG

  India will spend an estimated Rs 10,555 crore in hosting next year's Commonwealth Games, the government said on Tuesday.