Published On: Fri, Sep 24th, 2010

Is It Safe To Participate In The Common Wealth Games?

Sports lover, foreign delegates, and even sports athlete are really in a mess over participating in the game, they are in a dilemma over common wealth Participation; is it safe or unsafe?

Nineteenth Common Wealth Games is the largest ever multi sport event hosted by India. Indians are thrilled and full of passion to successfully accomplish the game. But the big Question is that IS NEW DELHI READY FOR THE GAME?

For their assistance we are here with a complete review of the game, its preparation, and commencement.

Thumbs UP

(1) India beat Canada by a margin of 46 votes to win the bid of XIX Common wealth game hosting in 2003, a proud moment for the country.

(2) The first allegation came in 2009 when President of Common wealth Game, Mr. Mike Fennel warned India that the progress is slow and it may cause serious risk to the game.

IGI airport's Terminal 3

(3) India took the note seriously and despite waking too late, it commenced their work for a successful consequence. A budget of  11,494 crore was allotted to the committee excluding the infrastructure development like Road, Metros, Flyovers and Airport. The investment made the game most expensive event of the world passing even Beijing Olympic.

(4) Four lane road constructed for athlete is 2.2 km underground stretched from Lodhi to trans Yamuna connecting the Game Village to Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in just 6 min.

(5) Indira Gandhi International airport expanded and upgraded. It can hold about 75 flights in an hour.

Metro-station

(6) To facilitate English speaking tourist Indian Government has arranged special programs to train service provider in the language

(7) Power supply has been enhanced from 4500 MW to 7000 MW

(8) India has offered free accommodation for all athletes for the game village and free transportation including free trip to Taj Mahal and reserved lane for participants in selected highway.

(9) To view the live concert of Oscar Winner AR Rahman featuring official song of XIX Common Wealth game Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto.

Thumbs Down

(1) The story twisted at the time of bidding only, reports are there that, India shifted the balance in its favor in the second round of voting with a promise that it would provide US$100,000 to each participating country, along with air tickets, boarding, lodging and transport.

(2) Reports are there that Game village is still not ready to accommodate athlete. 18 of 34 villages not fit for residing. Committee promises that it will be ready on time.

monsoon brought trouble

(3) Seasonal monsoon brought troubles to the country; Yamuna flooded and broke the record of 32 years. Water logging and mosquito breeding are its worst consequences.

(4) Nehru Stadium the main venue of the game witnessed distortion of bridge and false ceiling in its close vicinity.

(5) The worst part- a couple of tourist wounded in shootout near Jama Masjid. The terrorist group warns more attack, and suggest tourist to keep out of the game.

monsoon brought troubles

(6) Shivaji Stadium excluded from the list of venues, because it is not going to be ready on time.

(7) The roof of Yamuna Sports Complex spoiled due to heavy downpour.

(8) Security concerns were highlighted an Australian journalist who walked inside the stadium with a suitcase containing detonator.

(9) The Central Vigilance Commission initials finding supports heavy corruption in the game like contracts given to constrained agencies at higher price.

Glance at the window of History

(a) 1972 Olympic game hosted by Germany witnessed a fierce terror attack which killed many Israeli athletes.  Game and its spirit continued till its commencement

(b) 1996 Olympic game hosted by America also experienced a Bomb blast in The Atlanta city. Still every country participated in the game.

(c) Recently Srilankan Players were attacked by terrorist in Pakistan. Still they play cricket with the same loyalty.

The spirit of game should always be high. Being a true sportsman and sports lover one must support the game. History has seen attacks on game but still game continued and ended successfully. Come and entertain yourself.