The Mega Multi sports event, The XIX Commonwealth Games (CWG) – 2010 is going to begin on 3rd October, 2010 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi. This is first big sports event after 28 years in India. In 1982 Asian Games were conducted in India.

Commonwealth Games 2010 Tickets can be purchased from CWG Delhi 2010 Website

72 Nations and territories are going to participate in Common wealth games (CWG) 2010.

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About the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is one of the world’s largest multi-sport events, which is held in every four years. All the member Nations and Territories will participate in this multi-sport event.

The Commonwealth Games were first held in 1930 as the British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada. The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970 and from 1978 are named as the Commonwealth Games.

XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Logo

Commonwealthgames (CWG) 2010 logo

The logo of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is inspired by the Chakra, the national symbol of freedom, unity and power. Spiraling upwards, it depicts the growth of India into a proud, vibrant nation.

Tagline of the Logo – XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi

The logo Tagline is Come Out and Play. The logo tagline is in an invitation to every person across all divides – Indian and Commonwealth – to let go of themselves and participate in the Games to the best of their abilities, in the true sprit of the Games.

XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Logo Color Palette and Significance

Red, Yellow & Blue: Commonwealth Games colours, representing the ‘Trinity of Values’ that symbolise the games; unifying Humanity (Red) giving all athletes a chance to realize their Destiny (Yellow) and promoting Equality (Blue).

Purple: Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical qualities of pink, this colour satisfies the need for reassurance, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement.

Pink: Pink colour has also been introduced to the palette adding an element of surprise and luxury to the Games look programme. It plays to the crowd and truly reflects India in all its resplendent glory.

Green: Green signifies life, energy and high spirits also represents the fact that Delhi 2010 will be the first ever Green Games. With a spring in your step, face every challenge and overcome hurdles with radiance and gusto.

About the Mascot – Shera

Mascot – Shera

Date of Birth: November 2003

Aim: To promote Delhi 2010 and to create awareness about the fragile environment

Favorite Quote: Come out and Play!

Hometown: Delhi

Hobbies: Playing sports and making friends

Song: Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Theme Song

XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Schedule – CWG Schedule – Delhi

Commonwealth Games starts on 3rd October, 2010 and ends on 14th October.
Click here for detailed Schedule .

17 Sports to feature in XIX Commonwealth Games

Aquatics

Archery

Athletics

Badminton

Boxing

Cycling

Gymnastics

Hocky

Lawn Bowls

Netball

Rugby Sevens

Shooting

Squash

Table Tennis

Tennis

Weightlifting

Wrestling

XIX Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010 Venues of 17 Sports

Venue Clusters : Six
Stand alone Venues: Five
Cluster I : Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex
Sports at Cluster I: Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and Weightlifting.
Cluster II:Indira Gandhi Sports Complex
Sports at Cluster II: Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling.
Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex
Sports at Cluster III: Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Tennis
Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex
Sports at Cluster IV:Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Squash
Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Complex
Sports at Cluster V: Hockey and Archery Finals (India Gate)
Cluster VI: Talkatora Garden Complex.
Sports at Cluster VI:Swimming and Boxing

72 Nations and Territories participating in XIX Commonwelath games (CWG) 2010