The XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 are going to be held in Delhi. The President of India, Mrs. Pratibha Patil has accepted the invitation for Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi’s launch ceremony for XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The Queen`s Baton 2010 Delhi will take 240 days to complete the journey to all other member nations and territories of the Commonwealth. During this time it will cover a distance around 170,000 kilometres, the baton will visit every Indian state and its capital, plus many other cities along the way, covering in excess of 20,000 kilometres. Finally the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will conclude with entering the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Common wealth Games 2010 Delhi on 3 October 2010. India with a population of over 15 million, compared to (2006 games hosts) Melbourne's 3.7 million and Greater Manchester's 2.5 million population at the 2002 games.
The Commonwealth Games is held every four years involving the athletes of the Commonwealth of Nations. The first such event that known as the British Empire Games, was held in 1930. The name changed British Empire to Commonwealth Games in 1954. As well as many Olympic sports, the Games also include some sports that are played mainly in Commonwealth countries, such as lawn bowls, rugby sevens and netball. There are currently 53 Commonwealth nations and 71 participating teams.
The recent Commonwealth Games were conducted between 15-26 March 2006; in Melbourne, Australia, the capital of Victoria state which is the second largest city of the Kangaru Continent. India will also be hosting the XIX Common Wealth Games for the first time and In Asia for the second time; in 2010, in Delhi, the capital city of India. The sports that are held in this Common Wealth Games are Cycling, Netball, Rugby, Athletics, Basketball, Weightlifting, Squash, Table Tennis, Shooting, Aquatics, Gymnastics, Bowls, Hockey, Badminton, Boxing and Triathlon.
Tour India Tourism provides Hotels and Tour packages for Delhi as well as more cities for the visitors who visit India for Wealth Games 2010. New Delhi is the capital of India, as well as being an excellent base for visiting wonders like the Taj Mahal, New Delhi is the commercial and cultural heart of India. Delhi has many places to visit like Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Meena Mazar, India Gate, religious temples, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Rajghat and famous markets. So, for such a great packages. Order now!
Tickets for Commonwealth Games 2010 at Delhi will be on sale in June 2010.Around 1.7 million tickets will be available which are subject to availability and will remain on sale until the start of each event.
There are some free events (no ticket for that), including Road Cycling and Marathon. These events will take place at Central Vista (India Gate) and Greater Noida Expressway.
We will provide tickets for Games on puchase of any Tour Package.
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