XIX Commonwealth Games 2010

Sep 26, 2010, 15:22 PM IST
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India is hosting Coommonwelath Games for the first time

India is hosting Coommonwelath Games for the first time

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This is the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games

This is the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games

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The official mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is Shera

The official mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games is Shera

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The official song of the Games is ‘Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto’

The official song of the Games is ‘Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto’

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It was composed and performed by the Indian musician AR Rahman.

It was composed and performed by the Indian musician AR Rahman.

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There are 17 sports planned for the 2010 Commonwealth Games

There are 17 sports planned for the 2010 Commonwealth Games

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72 nations planning to field teams at the Games

72 nations planning to field teams at the Games

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As per govt, the total budget for the Games is Rs  11,494 crore

As per govt, the total budget for the Games is Rs 11,494 crore

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However, an NGO said, CWG spending has exceeded Rs 1 lakh cr

However, an NGO said, CWG spending has exceeded Rs 1 lakh cr

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Stupid spending: $220 on mirrors costing $98 retail

Stupid spending: $220 on mirrors costing $98 retail

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There are also such severe allegations of corruption

There are also such severe allegations of corruption

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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is seen illuminated

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is seen illuminated

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A view of athletics track inside the 2010 Commonwealth Games athlete village

A view of athletics track inside the 2010 Commonwealth Games athlete village

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Synchronized swimming team members from Australia train at the Commonwealth Games

Synchronized swimming team members from Australia train at the Commonwealth Games

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Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Kalmadi with the Queen's Baton

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Kalmadi with the Queen's Baton

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Members from Britain's team for the Commonwealth Games pose for pictures

Members from Britain's team for the Commonwealth Games pose for pictures