Nehwal wins badminton women's singles gold
Australia routs India 8-0 to win gold
Jason Wilson and Luke Doerner scored two goals apiece as world champion Australia thashed India 8-0 to win its fourth successive Commonwealth Games men's field hockey gold. Indian National Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were among a capacity crowd of 19,000 at the MDC Stadium, but they had little to cheer their home team.
Earlier, New Zealand defeated European champion England 5-3 on penalty strokes to clinch bronze medal after both teams were level at 3-3 in regulation time and the extra time could not produce a golden goal.
Delhi has delivered, says CGF chief Michael Fennell
After the tentative build-up that included threats of pull-out by leading competing nations, the Commmonwealth Games was given a pat on the back by CGF chief Michael Fennell in his final press conference today.
India wins 37th gold
Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa upset top-seeded Singapore's Yao Lei and Sari Shinta Mulia 21-16, 21-19 to win gold in badminton women's doubles.
Musical treat at CWG closing ceremony
India's favourite sports song Chak De, soulful Sufi and classical tunes and traditional Bagpiper music of Scotland will bring alive the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. India hopes to end on high medal note eyeing 100 medals. India is locked in a close race with England for the second spot in the overall medal count.
With three gold and four bronze — India turned in its best performance at the Commonwealth Games. Never before had they won more than a gold in an edition.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Newsreel - One day to go: Hits & misses
Vijender, the glamour boy of sport, considered the best bet for Gold had to settle for Bronze because of what he termed as "unfair" refereeing.
Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha assured India of a medal from table tennis when they beat the English pair of Andrew Baggaley and L Pitchford 3-2 to enter the final of the men's doubles final.
Heena Sidhu won a silver while Samaresh Jung bagged a bronze for India in shooting.
Indian race walker Rani Yadav has tested positive for a banned steroid and has been provisionally suspended from the Commonwealth Games.
Somdev Devvarman, who became the first Indian to win gold in the men's singles tennis at the Common Wealth Games would be given a public reception by the Tripura government and the state tennis association.
With two days to go, India have their highest ever gold haul of 32 at the Commonwealth Games.
Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha assured India of a medal from table tennis when they beat the English pair of Andrew Baggaley and L Pitchford 3-2 to enter the final of the men's doubles final.
Heena Sidhu won a silver while Samaresh Jung bagged a bronze for India in shooting.
Indian race walker Rani Yadav has tested positive for a banned steroid and has been provisionally suspended from the Commonwealth Games.
Somdev Devvarman, who became the first Indian to win gold in the men's singles tennis at the Common Wealth Games would be given a public reception by the Tripura government and the state tennis association.
With two days to go, India have their highest ever gold haul of 32 at the Commonwealth Games.
Aussie women win hockey gold
Australia won their second successive Commonwealth Games women's hockey gold with a 4-2 win over New Zealand on penalties in the finals.
Jessica Nicole scored the winner while Krystal Forgesson missed her attempt in the penalty shoot-out after the scores were tied 2-2 at the end of the regulation period and extra-time.
Jessica Nicole scored the winner while Krystal Forgesson missed her attempt in the penalty shoot-out after the scores were tied 2-2 at the end of the regulation period and extra-time.
Sri Lanka gets first boxing gold in 72 years
Manju Wanniarachchi won Sri Lanka's first gold medal in boxing in 72 years after beating Wales' Sean McGoldrick in bantamweight.
The 30-year-old from Kandy won a points decision 16-14 to beat the 18-year-old, who caused an upset in the semi-finals by beating the Olympic bronze medalist and the beaten finalist from Melbourne, Louis Julie.
Bronze medalists were Tirafalo Seoko of Botswana and Julie of Mauritius.
The 30-year-old from Kandy won a points decision 16-14 to beat the 18-year-old, who caused an upset in the semi-finals by beating the Olympic bronze medalist and the beaten finalist from Melbourne, Louis Julie.
Bronze medalists were Tirafalo Seoko of Botswana and Julie of Mauritius.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Schedule - Day 7
09:00 am Cycling: Women's 112 km Road Race
09:00 am Diving action begins at D2010
10:00 am Archery: Women's Individual Recurve Final
01:00 pm Cycling: Men's 168 km Road Race
03:00 pm Shooting: Men's Singles Trap Final
03:30 pm Archery: Men's Individual Recurve Final
05:30 pm Athletics: Discus Throw Final
07:00 pm Men's Hockey: India vs. Pakistan
07:00 pm Live Jazz! Watch Louis Banks perform at the Qutub Festival
07:30 pm Lawn Bowls: Women's Triples Final
09:00 am Diving action begins at D2010
10:00 am Archery: Women's Individual Recurve Final
01:00 pm Cycling: Men's 168 km Road Race
03:00 pm Shooting: Men's Singles Trap Final
03:30 pm Archery: Men's Individual Recurve Final
05:30 pm Athletics: Discus Throw Final
07:00 pm Men's Hockey: India vs. Pakistan
07:00 pm Live Jazz! Watch Louis Banks perform at the Qutub Festival
07:30 pm Lawn Bowls: Women's Triples Final
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Inquiry into empty stands and rainbow Gaymes
Finally Mike Fennell, the CWG chief has ordered an inquiry into the 'missing spectators' debacle and wants to know by Sunday, where all the tickets are.
The lame excuse being given is that a number of tickets were actually 'complimentary tickets' for corporates and they haven't turned up! But actually many TV cameras caught people outside the venues selling tickets in black. In one such expose it was revealed that the tickets being sold were actually not even proper tickets, but sample tickets!
Meanwhile, ive heard a number of people say they tried to go to see some event, but were turned away, being told that there are no tickets and its 'housefull' inside.
Also a couple of my friends have been trying unsuccesfully to book tickets for the swimming diving events in which Mathew Mitcham, the only Out gay athlete is participating. The 22 year old represents England and has quite a fan following.
Unfortunately all tickets are sold out for his event on Sunday, now there were only few tickets for tuesday and two for wednesday available a little while ago. Even though the press has reported that the swimming stadium will come alive with rainbow colors as the LGBT community will come to support Mitcham. Sorry, there would be no such spectacle....thanks to Fennell and co, there are no tickets for us to go enmasse! Going in twos or threes wont be the same.
But these games are supposed to be most Gay friendly as rainbow colors seem to have been adopted by the OC. Secondly, the very slogan of the games 'Come OUT and PLAY', might be encouraging all those in the closet!
The lame excuse being given is that a number of tickets were actually 'complimentary tickets' for corporates and they haven't turned up! But actually many TV cameras caught people outside the venues selling tickets in black. In one such expose it was revealed that the tickets being sold were actually not even proper tickets, but sample tickets!
Meanwhile, ive heard a number of people say they tried to go to see some event, but were turned away, being told that there are no tickets and its 'housefull' inside.
Also a couple of my friends have been trying unsuccesfully to book tickets for the swimming diving events in which Mathew Mitcham, the only Out gay athlete is participating. The 22 year old represents England and has quite a fan following.
Unfortunately all tickets are sold out for his event on Sunday, now there were only few tickets for tuesday and two for wednesday available a little while ago. Even though the press has reported that the swimming stadium will come alive with rainbow colors as the LGBT community will come to support Mitcham. Sorry, there would be no such spectacle....thanks to Fennell and co, there are no tickets for us to go enmasse! Going in twos or threes wont be the same.
But these games are supposed to be most Gay friendly as rainbow colors seem to have been adopted by the OC. Secondly, the very slogan of the games 'Come OUT and PLAY', might be encouraging all those in the closet!
Schedule - Day 6
06:00 am Men’s 20km Walk
09:00 am ENG vs AUS Archery Recurve Team Women Finals Gold Medal Match
09:30 am Table tennis Men’s team bronze medal play off
11:30 am Netball Women Group A Match 22 TRI vs. MAW
12:30 pm Lawn Bowls Pairs Men Group A match A7 - A6 RSA vs. NIU
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-49kg) Men Quarterfinals Bout 126 NAM vs. MRI
02:00 pm Weightlifting Men’s 94kg class
05:55 pm Athletics Long Jump Men Final
07:00 pm Table Tennis Team Men Gold Medal Match
07:00 pm Delhi Classical Music Festival at Kamani Auditorium
09:00 am ENG vs AUS Archery Recurve Team Women Finals Gold Medal Match
09:30 am Table tennis Men’s team bronze medal play off
11:30 am Netball Women Group A Match 22 TRI vs. MAW
12:30 pm Lawn Bowls Pairs Men Group A match A7 - A6 RSA vs. NIU
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-49kg) Men Quarterfinals Bout 126 NAM vs. MRI
02:00 pm Weightlifting Men’s 94kg class
05:55 pm Athletics Long Jump Men Final
07:00 pm Table Tennis Team Men Gold Medal Match
07:00 pm Delhi Classical Music Festival at Kamani Auditorium
Friday, October 8, 2010
Indian archers win Gold in Women Recurve
The troika of Deepika Kumari, Dola Banerjee and Bombayala Devi Laishram continued India's Gold rush by winning the yellow metal in the Women's Archery Recurve event.
The Women Recurve team defeated England 207-206 in a thrilling final at the Yamuna Sport Complex here as India's Gold medal tally swelled to 15.
Earlier in the morning, the Indian Women team beat Malaysia 213-185 in the semi-finals
The Women Recurve team defeated England 207-206 in a thrilling final at the Yamuna Sport Complex here as India's Gold medal tally swelled to 15.
Earlier in the morning, the Indian Women team beat Malaysia 213-185 in the semi-finals
Jamaica's Clarke fastest man of Delhi 2010
Jamaican Leron Clarke became the fastest man of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi clocking the second quickest time of 10.12 seconds on Indian soil.
Clarke led the eight-man field from the beginning after being the third fastest to kick out of the block and he eased through the finishing line with his hands raised.
His 10.12 s effort was a tad less than his season's best of 10.10s and also below his personal best of 9.99 s.
Englishman Mark Lewis Francis, who won a Silver in the European Championships, was second with a timing of 10.2 s while Trinidad and Tobago's Aaron Armstrong was third with 10.24 s.
Clarke led the eight-man field from the beginning after being the third fastest to kick out of the block and he eased through the finishing line with his hands raised.
His 10.12 s effort was a tad less than his season's best of 10.10s and also below his personal best of 9.99 s.
Englishman Mark Lewis Francis, who won a Silver in the European Championships, was second with a timing of 10.2 s while Trinidad and Tobago's Aaron Armstrong was third with 10.24 s.
India beat England 3-0 in Badminton, assured of Silver
P Kashyap pulled off an incredible win over higher-ranked Rajiv Ouseph as India avenged a four-year-old semifinal loss to England, thrashing the visitors 3-0 to assure themselves of a silver in the team badminton event.
World number 32 Kashyap, who was chosen to play the men's singles over 17th ranked Chetan at the eleventh hour, rose to the occasion and notched up a thrilling straight-game win over 16th ranked Ouseph to help India set up a summit clash with Malaysia here tomorrow.
The mixed doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and V Diju gave India a 1-0 lead with a brilliant 21-17 21-17 win over Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork in the first tie to set the ball rolling before Kashyap thrashed Ouseph 21-13 21-17 to extend India's lead.
World number 32 Kashyap, who was chosen to play the men's singles over 17th ranked Chetan at the eleventh hour, rose to the occasion and notched up a thrilling straight-game win over 16th ranked Ouseph to help India set up a summit clash with Malaysia here tomorrow.
The mixed doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and V Diju gave India a 1-0 lead with a brilliant 21-17 21-17 win over Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork in the first tie to set the ball rolling before Kashyap thrashed Ouseph 21-13 21-17 to extend India's lead.
Schedule - Day 5
08:30 am Swimming: 11 Golds to be won!
09:00 am Archery: Recurve Team Women Finals Gold Medal Match
09:00 am Shooting: Men's Pairs 50 m Rifle 3 Positions
10:50 am 1500m Women T54 Final
02:00 pm Weightlifting: Women's 69kg Finals
04:30 pm Women's Freestyle Wrestling
04:30 pm Youth Festival at Central Park, CP. Entry Free!
05:00 pm Gymnastics: Men's Vault Finals
06:30 pm Weightlifting: Men's 85kg Finals
08:00 pm Squash: Men's Singles Final
09:00 am Archery: Recurve Team Women Finals Gold Medal Match
09:00 am Shooting: Men's Pairs 50 m Rifle 3 Positions
10:50 am 1500m Women T54 Final
02:00 pm Weightlifting: Women's 69kg Finals
04:30 pm Women's Freestyle Wrestling
04:30 pm Youth Festival at Central Park, CP. Entry Free!
05:00 pm Gymnastics: Men's Vault Finals
06:30 pm Weightlifting: Men's 85kg Finals
08:00 pm Squash: Men's Singles Final
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Inclusive Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth games for the paraplegic athletes is also being conducted along with rest of the events. It was in 2002 at Manchester for the first time that games for athletes with a disability were conducted for the first time. This is perhaps the best example of Inclusion of Persons with a Disability (PWDs) into society.
Para games are being held in 15 events at Delhi 2010. Since awarding Delhi the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth games Federation and International Paralympics Committee (IPC) have established a list of 4 core Para-Sports: Athletics, Lawn Bowls, Powerlifting and Swimming.
I got a first hand feel of this Inclusion at Ahmedabad while interacting with a few girls with a physical disability while doing research for my film on Inclusion “Hamare Saath Chalon”. The Girls were training for the women’s wheelchair table tennis event of the CWG2010 at the Blind People’s Association centre. Their enthusiasm knew no bounds as they displayed their skills picking up difficult serves and smashing the ball across. One day perhaps they would even compete in the open category!
Infact having paralympics is one of the core activities of many organizations working with PWDs. For example Amarjyoti Charitable Trust which runs Inclusive schools and medical facilities for PWDs at Delhi and Gwalior. They even organize and participate in this event at the national level. Sports is important for all round development of children and young adults.
But how far has the infrastructure which was built for CWG2010 been made inclusive. Can PWDs, for example those using a wheel chair or those with low vision, or even those with sight disability, can they comfortably reach inside any of the venues. In fact anyone who is not young and sturdy cannot get inside the stadia without discomfort. What with having to walk for miles to get inside because of security reasons and apparently there not being a totally barrier free environment at any of venues, I don’t think any PWDs or even senior citizens, pregnant women and children can get access easily to these world class venues.
In fact our society is hardly barrier free (atleast in India) the hi tech infrstructure being built in the metro cities actually caters to only 10 per cent of the total population. This is because only 10 percent consists of the young and healthy. Anyone well into their 30s is categorised as a person with reduced mobility and will join the rest 90 percent, who find climbing stairs a uphill task or reading signage a problem because of blurred vision, many may even find such large structures like stadiums, Shopping malls, airports etc as disorienting.
PWDs dream of a society where they would be able to have access to a totally barrier free environment and move around unaided, and lead independent and fulfilling lives. This would go a long way in including 90 percent of our population and ensuring no one gets left out!
Para games are being held in 15 events at Delhi 2010. Since awarding Delhi the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth games Federation and International Paralympics Committee (IPC) have established a list of 4 core Para-Sports: Athletics, Lawn Bowls, Powerlifting and Swimming.
I got a first hand feel of this Inclusion at Ahmedabad while interacting with a few girls with a physical disability while doing research for my film on Inclusion “Hamare Saath Chalon”. The Girls were training for the women’s wheelchair table tennis event of the CWG2010 at the Blind People’s Association centre. Their enthusiasm knew no bounds as they displayed their skills picking up difficult serves and smashing the ball across. One day perhaps they would even compete in the open category!
Infact having paralympics is one of the core activities of many organizations working with PWDs. For example Amarjyoti Charitable Trust which runs Inclusive schools and medical facilities for PWDs at Delhi and Gwalior. They even organize and participate in this event at the national level. Sports is important for all round development of children and young adults.
But how far has the infrastructure which was built for CWG2010 been made inclusive. Can PWDs, for example those using a wheel chair or those with low vision, or even those with sight disability, can they comfortably reach inside any of the venues. In fact anyone who is not young and sturdy cannot get inside the stadia without discomfort. What with having to walk for miles to get inside because of security reasons and apparently there not being a totally barrier free environment at any of venues, I don’t think any PWDs or even senior citizens, pregnant women and children can get access easily to these world class venues.
In fact our society is hardly barrier free (atleast in India) the hi tech infrstructure being built in the metro cities actually caters to only 10 per cent of the total population. This is because only 10 percent consists of the young and healthy. Anyone well into their 30s is categorised as a person with reduced mobility and will join the rest 90 percent, who find climbing stairs a uphill task or reading signage a problem because of blurred vision, many may even find such large structures like stadiums, Shopping malls, airports etc as disorienting.
PWDs dream of a society where they would be able to have access to a totally barrier free environment and move around unaided, and lead independent and fulfilling lives. This would go a long way in including 90 percent of our population and ensuring no one gets left out!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Shooters Gurmeet Singh, Vijay Kumar win Gold
Shooters Gurmeet Singh and Vijay Kumar took India's 12th gold on Day 4 in 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Pairs event.
Six of India's 12 Golds have come off shooting.
Six of India's 12 Golds have come off shooting.
Schedule - Day 4
06:40 am Compound Team Women's Finals Gold Medal Match
09:00 am Pairs 10 m Air Pistol Men and Pairs 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Stage 1 Medal events
09:00 am Lawn Bowls Triples Women‘s Group A match A8 - A5 Wales vs. Canada
09:30 am Netball Group B Match 13 New Zealand vs. England
11:00 am Hockey Women’s Group A Match 11 Scotland vs. Trinidad and Tobago
11:00 am Festival of India at Dilli Haat
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-49kg) Men 1/8 Eliminations Bout 61 Namibia vs. Papua New Guinea
02:00 pm Weightlifting 77 kg Men’s Finals Group A
05:00 pm Gymnastics Floor Exercise Men Final
06:00 pm Hockey Men’s Group A Match 10 India vs. Australia
09:00 am Pairs 10 m Air Pistol Men and Pairs 25 m Rapid Fire Pistol Stage 1 Medal events
09:00 am Lawn Bowls Triples Women‘s Group A match A8 - A5 Wales vs. Canada
09:30 am Netball Group B Match 13 New Zealand vs. England
11:00 am Hockey Women’s Group A Match 11 Scotland vs. Trinidad and Tobago
11:00 am Festival of India at Dilli Haat
01:00 pm Boxing Light Fly Weight (46-49kg) Men 1/8 Eliminations Bout 61 Namibia vs. Papua New Guinea
02:00 pm Weightlifting 77 kg Men’s Finals Group A
05:00 pm Gymnastics Floor Exercise Men Final
06:00 pm Hockey Men’s Group A Match 10 India vs. Australia
Renu Bala wins gold for India in weightlifting
Renu Bala retained her Commonwealth Games 58kg women's weightlifting title on Wednesday with a commanding performance which delivered her first Delhi gold in the competition.
Bala set a new Commonwealth record by lifting 90kg in the snatch before piling on the pressure with a clean and jerk of 107 for a 197kg total.
Australia's Sean Lee, with a total of 192kg claimed silver to add to her 2002 bronze medal from Manchester.
Bala set a new Commonwealth record by lifting 90kg in the snatch before piling on the pressure with a clean and jerk of 107 for a 197kg total.
Australia's Sean Lee, with a total of 192kg claimed silver to add to her 2002 bronze medal from Manchester.
Liam Tancock sets new record, bags Gold in Swimming
Fran Halsall claimed England's first gold medal, while Liam Tancock earned them the second gold with a Games record at the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi at Dr S.P. Mukherjee Acquatics Complex yesterday.
Day two of Swimming saw England bag two gold and two silver, while Australia bagged 1-5-3.
South Africa and Scotland clinched one gold each.
Halsall won the gold with 26.24 seconds, ahead of Australian world champion Marieke Guehrer (26.27) in the women's 50m butterfly. Australia also bagged the bronze through Emily Seebohm (26.29).
Liam Tancock then cruised to men's 50m backstroke gold in a Games record time of 24.62, a performance that cleared his 2006 standard of 24.84.
Day two of Swimming saw England bag two gold and two silver, while Australia bagged 1-5-3.
South Africa and Scotland clinched one gold each.
Halsall won the gold with 26.24 seconds, ahead of Australian world champion Marieke Guehrer (26.27) in the women's 50m butterfly. Australia also bagged the bronze through Emily Seebohm (26.29).
Liam Tancock then cruised to men's 50m backstroke gold in a Games record time of 24.62, a performance that cleared his 2006 standard of 24.84.
England claims first title in the Men's Double Trap Pairs
English shooters Stevan Walton and Steven Scott and got England's fist Gold medal for shooting at Delhi 2010 in the Men's Double Trap Pairs title, They scored 189 points to set a new Games record.
India's Ronjan Sodhi and Asher Noria were second with 188.
India's Ronjan Sodhi and Asher Noria were second with 188.
Du Toit gets a Hat-trick Gold
In the Para-sport 50m freestyle S9, Natalie Du Toit of South AFrica, who competed at the Beijing Olympics alongside able-bodied swimmers in the 10km open water event, got her gold medal hat-trick yesterday in a Games record time of 29.17 seconds, adding to her victories in the event at the Manchester Games in 2002 and at Melbourne in 2006.
Australian Annabelle Williams (29.42) sealed the silver, while Stephanie Millward of England took the bronze with a timing of 29.69.
Australian Annabelle Williams (29.42) sealed the silver, while Stephanie Millward of England took the bronze with a timing of 29.69.
Discussion on legal & Historical context of Homosexuality in Commonwealth Countries, screening of Film New Delhi's Pride at Alliance Francaise, Oct 8
My Film New Delhi's Pride will be screened before the discussion
Schedule: Day 3
10:00 am Shooting: Men’s Pairs Double Trap
12:00 pm Shooting: Men’s 10 m Air Rifle Final
12:35 pm Cycling: 25 km Points Race Women Final
01:30 pm Men’s Gymnastics (Artistic): Individual All-Around Final
01:45 pm Shooting: Women’s 25 m Pistol Final
04:30 pm Wrestling: Men’s Greco-Roman Finals
05:35 pm Shot Put - Women’s Para-sport F-32-34/52/53 Final
06:25 pm Javelin Throw: Women’s Final
07:00 pm Qutub Festival: Kailash Kher and Javed Ali live!
08:30 pm Men’s Hockey Group A: Pakistan vs. Malaysia
12:00 pm Shooting: Men’s 10 m Air Rifle Final
12:35 pm Cycling: 25 km Points Race Women Final
01:30 pm Men’s Gymnastics (Artistic): Individual All-Around Final
01:45 pm Shooting: Women’s 25 m Pistol Final
04:30 pm Wrestling: Men’s Greco-Roman Finals
05:35 pm Shot Put - Women’s Para-sport F-32-34/52/53 Final
06:25 pm Javelin Throw: Women’s Final
07:00 pm Qutub Festival: Kailash Kher and Javed Ali live!
08:30 pm Men’s Hockey Group A: Pakistan vs. Malaysia
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Delhi gets Gold from CWG 210
Delhiites are the clear winners. What with smooth traffic on the roads where there are no CWG lanes. It’s after ages that we see such empty roads in South Delhi, where a lot of sporting venues are situated.
Thanks to all the preparations for the CWG considerable efforts have been made to remove blocks on roads to ensure smooth traffic flow. Also, the newly introduced Metro stations have shaken this part of Delhi from its slumber as commuters are seen tumbling out of pavements (from underground Metro stations) spilling out on the roads and huddling together at the entrances.
Thanks to all the preparations for the CWG considerable efforts have been made to remove blocks on roads to ensure smooth traffic flow. Also, the newly introduced Metro stations have shaken this part of Delhi from its slumber as commuters are seen tumbling out of pavements (from underground Metro stations) spilling out on the roads and huddling together at the entrances.
This is the Gold medal for Delhi from CWG 2010
Delhi sports a very clean look, with all schools and colleges being shut, driving around is a pleasure and on the roads with CWG traffic lanes, it’s an adventure!
Heard about the total lack of interest in Delhiites as far as being spectators after the opening ceremony. The CWG bosses are upset as there is NO ONE to see the athletes in action. Kalmadi it seems has promised to give out free tickets to school children and to people from ‘lower strata’ of society to fill in the venues. How conceited can officials be. As if the so called lower strata can cover up for your misdeeds.
How could have Delhiites become interested in actually seeing the games first of all, with no information about how and where to get tickets from. Also, in Delhi everyone believes that tickets for such events can only be available if you ‘know’ someone influential! Also, with such heavy security around the Stadia, it seems an uphill task to go and watch a sport.
Kalmadi says tickets will be sold at the venues now since people have been unable to get to the tickets. So, where else was he thinking of selling them in the first place!
Delhi sports a very clean look, with all schools and colleges being shut, driving around is a pleasure and on the roads with CWG traffic lanes, it’s an adventure!
Heard about the total lack of interest in Delhiites as far as being spectators after the opening ceremony. The CWG bosses are upset as there is NO ONE to see the athletes in action. Kalmadi it seems has promised to give out free tickets to school children and to people from ‘lower strata’ of society to fill in the venues. How conceited can officials be. As if the so called lower strata can cover up for your misdeeds.
How could have Delhiites become interested in actually seeing the games first of all, with no information about how and where to get tickets from. Also, in Delhi everyone believes that tickets for such events can only be available if you ‘know’ someone influential! Also, with such heavy security around the Stadia, it seems an uphill task to go and watch a sport.
Kalmadi says tickets will be sold at the venues now since people have been unable to get to the tickets. So, where else was he thinking of selling them in the first place!
The Indian Women Basketball Team at the opening ceremony of ASIAD 82, at the JLN Stadium, of the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, the last such non-cricket mega sporting event held in New Delhi.Australia's Bobridge wins men's individual pursuit in cycling
Jack Bobridge made it a clean sweep for Australia on the opening day of cycling at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, winning the men's 4000m individual pursuit gold medal.
Bobridge, 21, from South Australia, set a time of 4:17.495.
Bobridge, 21, from South Australia, set a time of 4:17.495.
Indian wrestler Ravinder Kumar bags Gold
Indian wrestler Ravinder Kumar bagged gold in the Greco-Roman 60kg event after he beat Terence Christopher Bosson of England 2-0, 5-0 on Tuesday.
This is the third gold for India on the second day of the Commonwealth Games, as other two gold medals were won by shooters Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang, and women's pair of Tejaswini Sawant and Lajjakumari.
This is the third gold for India on the second day of the Commonwealth Games, as other two gold medals were won by shooters Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang, and women's pair of Tejaswini Sawant and Lajjakumari.
Schedule: Day 2
08:30 am Men’s and women’s Swimming 100m Freestyle heats
09:30 am Australia vs. England in Netball preliminary round
02:30 pm Round 3 (heats) of men’s Table Tennis team event
03:10 pm Final for women’s Cycling 4,000m individual pursuit
05:00 pm Catch the Tennis Mixed Doubles quarterfinals
06:35 pm Medal ceremony for team competition, Gymnastics (women)
07:00 pm Justin McCarthy’s cultural showcase at the Ananya Festival
07:00 pm Abhijeet Bhattacharya performs at the Qutub Festival
07:30 pm Medal ceremony for men’s Greco Roman wrestling 96 kg
08:30 pm The Indians play the Malaysians in men’s Hockey
09:30 am Australia vs. England in Netball preliminary round
02:30 pm Round 3 (heats) of men’s Table Tennis team event
03:10 pm Final for women’s Cycling 4,000m individual pursuit
05:00 pm Catch the Tennis Mixed Doubles quarterfinals
06:35 pm Medal ceremony for team competition, Gymnastics (women)
07:00 pm Justin McCarthy’s cultural showcase at the Ananya Festival
07:00 pm Abhijeet Bhattacharya performs at the Qutub Festival
07:30 pm Medal ceremony for men’s Greco Roman wrestling 96 kg
08:30 pm The Indians play the Malaysians in men’s Hockey
Monday, October 4, 2010
Cochrane is the first Canadian to win Men's 400 m Freestyle in 72 years
Ryan Cochrane is the first Canadian to win Men's 400 m Freestyle in 72 years! Ryan Cochrane succeeded Robert Pirie who won Gold in the same event in 1938 in Sydney. The bronze went to David Carry from Scotland. Napolean Ryan Francis Kevin added to the Australian medal bag with a silver.
India's first medal--a bronze
India also claimed Bronze in 48 kg class in weightlifting, with Sandhya Rani Devi ATOM (IND), who lifted the same 165kg as Malaysia's Zaira ZAKARIA (MAS), but was awarded the Bronze by virtue of being the lighter competitor
Wales wins medal in swimming
Jazmin Roxy CARLIN (WAL) wins her country's first women's swimming medal in 36 years
ending a 36-year Welsh medal drought in women's swimming when she took the Silver medal in the Women's 200m Freestyle.
ending a 36-year Welsh medal drought in women's swimming when she took the Silver medal in the Women's 200m Freestyle.
Delhi takes games in its stride!
Atlast, a day after the CWG stunned the world with a spectacular and flawless opening ceremony, Delhiites have taken the games in their stride. The adverse publicity emanating from New Delhi till now was perhaps indicating that the people have not yet embraced the Games!
But now, they are walking around proud of the feat accomplised last night. Common people on street corners were heard inquiring from each other if they 'saw' the ceremony! 'Kamal kar diya' (They have done something wonderful)
Meanwhile, traffic restrictions have been tightened, but people are taking it sportingly even if they have to drive a few extra blocks, especially around the stadium.
There are is a heavy presence of 'reminders' that they have to be on their best behaviour, what with the huge red buses with sportsmen and women rushing around on the Delhi roads. Some sportsmen are even seen practising in grounds which are spread all across the city, so in a day everyone who steps out of their homes can see some or the other of such reminders.
But now, they are walking around proud of the feat accomplised last night. Common people on street corners were heard inquiring from each other if they 'saw' the ceremony! 'Kamal kar diya' (They have done something wonderful)
Meanwhile, traffic restrictions have been tightened, but people are taking it sportingly even if they have to drive a few extra blocks, especially around the stadium.
There are is a heavy presence of 'reminders' that they have to be on their best behaviour, what with the huge red buses with sportsmen and women rushing around on the Delhi roads. Some sportsmen are even seen practising in grounds which are spread all across the city, so in a day everyone who steps out of their homes can see some or the other of such reminders.
First Gold for Nigeria
Augustina Nkem NWAOKOLO (NGR) claimed the first gold medal of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games by winning the Women's 48kg event in Weightlifting.
Bopanna gives India a flying start
New Delhi: India were off to a perfect start in the tennis event of Commonwealth Games with Rohan Bopanna demolishing Robert Buyinza of Uganda in straight sets in the men’s singles event here on Monday.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Day's Highlights- Oct 4
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02:00 pm Weightlifting medal for women’s 48kg category
02:30 pm Men’s Small Bore 50m medal for air rifle
06:00 pm Indian lasses vs. the Scots in Hockey
06:30 pm Weightlifting medal for men’s 56kg category
07:00 pm Ananya Festival commences at Purana Quila
07:00 pm Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma performs at Kamani Auditorium
07:00 pm Qutub Festival begins at Qutub Minar complex
02:00 pm Weightlifting medal for women’s 48kg category
02:30 pm Men’s Small Bore 50m medal for air rifle
06:00 pm Indian lasses vs. the Scots in Hockey
06:30 pm Weightlifting medal for men’s 56kg category
07:00 pm Ananya Festival commences at Purana Quila
07:00 pm Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma performs at Kamani Auditorium
07:00 pm Qutub Festival begins at Qutub Minar complex
News Live
This channel newsxlive - says their reporters are 'close' to the stadium! Strengthens my suspicion voiced earlier about where did all the passes for the media go, if these journalists couldnt get in!
Anyway, it was a spectacular ceremony, reminding one of school annual days, with traditional folk dances from each and every state...ofcourse here they were delivered with much finesse accompanied by glitzy gadgetry and special affects!
President Pratibha Patil and Prince Charles both inaugurated the Games.
The England team stood out as they wore comfortable India inspired Nehru Jackets.
A R Rahman rounded off the 3 hour show with his CWG anthem and then after that 'Jai Ho' his oscar winning song, which predictibly electrified the audience and ended the ceremony on a 'high' note!
Anyway, it was a spectacular ceremony, reminding one of school annual days, with traditional folk dances from each and every state...ofcourse here they were delivered with much finesse accompanied by glitzy gadgetry and special affects!
President Pratibha Patil and Prince Charles both inaugurated the Games.
The England team stood out as they wore comfortable India inspired Nehru Jackets.
A R Rahman rounded off the 3 hour show with his CWG anthem and then after that 'Jai Ho' his oscar winning song, which predictibly electrified the audience and ended the ceremony on a 'high' note!
The Indian Contingent
The mammoth Indian contigent got a rousing welcome, as they walked into the arena dressed elegantly in red and gold. The contingent was led by Olympic shooter Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra. India is hoping to be No 2 in the overall tally!
There are a total of 600 athletes representing India!
The commentator says India hopes to do best in Shooting, wrestling and weightlifting! All of them extremely aggressive and attacking sports. But essentially Indians are anything but attackers!
There are a total of 600 athletes representing India!
The commentator says India hopes to do best in Shooting, wrestling and weightlifting! All of them extremely aggressive and attacking sports. But essentially Indians are anything but attackers!
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony has just begun and is spectacularly colorful…..a mixture of colors of blue and purple against the night sky. A welcome song by Hariharan with school children forming a grand ‘Namaste’ on the JLN stadium grounds and later painting feet and hands with ‘Mehendi’ Hena on giant pieces of white cloth.
People inside the stadium are screaming and clapping and it seems to have begun on the right note! The contingents of 71 countries, who made it finally, are just being led into the stadium amid loud cheers.
People inside the stadium are screaming and clapping and it seems to have begun on the right note! The contingents of 71 countries, who made it finally, are just being led into the stadium amid loud cheers.
Delhi's quiet just before the Opening!
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STADIUM, THE MAIN VENUE OF 2010 CWG GAMES. THIS WAS ALSO THE MAIN STADUM DURING 1982 ASIAN GAMES AND IT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED FOR CWG
It’s very quiet in Delhi just before the Commonwealth games begin in exactly two hours from now. Delhi roads have been deserted since last night, as most markets and Malls were shut down yesterday afternoon for the weekend due to security r...easons. Most people are either glued to their TV sets or have gone for weekend holidays!
A great fall out of the CWG is that Delhi has got two new routes of the Metro railway. A new line to the main stadium was inaugurated just this morning. This line will go all the way to Faridabad. Sadly the Airport line could not be inaugurated. Its construction was given to a private company, who has now been sued for Rs 11 crore damages. Obviously it’s a big blow to India’s image that Delhi does not have a railway from the airport to the city!
The electronic media has missed out on a big opportunity for showing all the excitement and color of the games, on who are the athletes and interesting facts about the participating countries. All they were obsessed with is how snakes and m...onkeys were being found at the venues and the games village. Did not see even one program on the athletes….no wonder the games have NOT struck a cord with the general people.
The print media was slightly better but the reporting was confined to the sports pages!
I was told by the media department of the games two months ago that they had given out thousands of accreditations for reporting and couldn’t give more (to me). I wonder where is that entire media! Perhaps all the passes have gone to relatives of the officials so they can sit in press boxes and watch the games…this is a common practice…disgusting.
Well hope the ceremony is grand and befitting of a country of 1 billion plus which has so much diversity that it could take you a lifetime and you still wouldn’t have seen everything
It is heartening to see the normally recalcitrant Delhiites keeping off the CWG lane. Seems THE Games are here to stay!
The traffic police has reserved one lane on roads leading upto the stadia and commonwealth games village for buses carrying athletes, officials and Ambulances! Earlier such reservation has not worked much
Delhi is crawling with tourists, on foot and bicycles, esp in and around Dillihaat and athletes, in big red buses whizzing to the games village from the airport, being ferried after arrival at Delhi...'s brand new International Airport T3!
It's exciting, esp when ur stuck in a jam, to see them being escorted by horn blaring police jeeps.
Blue colored cars and taxis are ferrying officials, to the stadia, perhaps for last minute arrangements.
New metro routes are being inaugurated, where even there were no roads, new hotels are suddenly coming up in areas which were just vast streteches of barren land.
Everything looks very urgent and efficient! 4 days to go...i think Delhi will be overwhlmed by the day of the opening ceremony. We realise now what it means to host such a big international sporting event.
Wonder what will happen if the Olympics ever come to Delhi!
Delhi is crawling with tourists, on foot and bicycles, esp in and around Dillihaat and athletes, in big red buses whizzing to the games village from the airport, being ferried after arrival at Delhi...'s brand new International Airport T3!
It's exciting, esp when ur stuck in a jam, to see them being escorted by horn blaring police jeeps.
Blue colored cars and taxis are ferrying officials, to the stadia, perhaps for last minute arrangements.
New metro routes are being inaugurated, where even there were no roads, new hotels are suddenly coming up in areas which were just vast streteches of barren land.
Everything looks very urgent and efficient! 4 days to go...i think Delhi will be overwhlmed by the day of the opening ceremony. We realise now what it means to host such a big international sporting event.
Wonder what will happen if the Olympics ever come to Delhi!
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