Commonwealth games committee to seek more fundsOctober 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. M S Gill on Monday said he will ask the government to release more funds for the Commonwealth Games.
Hundreds join 'Run' to champion the cause of Commonwealth GamesOctober 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hundreds of sports enthusiasts took part in a run organised here on Sunday to sensitise people about the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who flagged off the run, said more similar events would be organised in the coming days.
Delhi to set up women's help desks for 2010 GamesOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Keeping in mind the safety concerns of women during the Commonwealth Games next year, the Delhi government Tuesday announced a plan to establish 'gender help desks' at various places across the city. Women, who are integral to any event, in diverse capacities, have some special needs.
Delhi CM briefs PM on Commonwealth Games projectsOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday met the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, and briefed him about the status of infrastructure projects being implemented ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Dikshit briefs Manmohan Singh on Commonwealth Games projectsOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Under fire for the delay in preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday met and briefed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the status of various projects related to the event. The meeting took place around 12.30 p.m.
Dikshit satisfied but nervous about Games preparationsSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi government was satisfied with the progress of the preparations for the Commonwealth Games in October 2010 but also nervous, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit admitted here Monday. We are satisfied but nervous about the preparations for the games.
We will not let Commonwealth Games suffer: Shiela DixitSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after the chief of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Michael Fennel expressed reservations regarding the completion of work and preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dixit on Monday admitted that there was enough room for improvement and it is being taken care of. "We are monitoring transport carefully, we are also looking for alternatives.
Fennell seeks to meet PM on slow pace of Games worksSeptember 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennell has sought an appointment with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to apprise him about the slow progress of the projects for the 2010 Games scheduled to be held Oct 3-14. Fennell was reportedly upset with the Organising Committee (OC) during the meeting of its executive board Thursday and has asked chairman Suresh Kalmadi to fix an appointment with the prime minister during his next visit for CGF general assembly in October.
Commonwealth Games projects will be completed in time: DikshitSeptember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All projects related to the Commonwealth Games, to be hosted here next year, will be completed as per the schedule and well before the event, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Monday. She visited the Thyagraj Stadium, being reconstructed near the INA Colony at a cost of nearly Rs.3 billion, to assess progress work.
Sports ministry assures help to rifle associationSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The sports ministry Thursday assured the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) that shooters would get all support to prepare for the Commonwealth Games to be held here in October next year. NRAI secretary-general Baljeet Sethi, after a meeting with sports secretary Sindhushree Khullar, said the ministry has assured that all possible steps would be taken to continue hassle free training of shooters.
Arsenal striker Walcott is Premier League's answer to 'Lightning Bolt'August 22nd, 2009 LONDON - As Jamaican sprinter and Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is striking gold at every championship, the English Premier League has found an answer to 'Lightning Bolt' in the form of Arsenal striker Theo Walcott. Bolt, the world record holder for the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4x100 metres relay, hit a top speed of 24.04mph as he won two golds at the World Championships in Berlin.
Commonwealth Games Federation satisfied with Delhi's preparationsJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Commonwealth Games Federation (CWGF) chairman Mike Fennel Tuesday met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and expressed satisfaction with the preparations of the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) that are scheduled to take place in the national capital. Delhi is doing extremely well to make the ensuing Commonwealth Games a grand success, Fennel stated after a meeting with Dikshit at the Delhi Secretariat.
Labour strike threatens World Cup stadium workJuly 5th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - A labour court in South Africa will decide Monday on the legality of a strike planned to start next week which could hit construction work at the country's World Cup stadiums. Around 70,000 construction workers plan one of the country's biggest strikes in recent years from Wednesday to support wage demands.
Steve Waugh launches global charity foundation in New DelhiJune 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh launched his charity foundation called 'Steve Waugh Global Foundation' in New Delhi on Friday. Addressing a press conference here, Waugh said that the foundation would manage and coordinate his charity work around the globe.
UCI clears Astana to start race Wednesday after Armstrong's cash-hit team gives proof of fundsJune 3rd, 2009 Astana cleared to race after giving proof of fundsAIGLE, Switzerland — Cycling's governing body cleared Astana to race Wednesday after Lance Armstrong's team guaranteed its immediate finances. The International Cycling Union said Astana provided proof it has funds in time to compete in the five-day Tour of Luxembourg starting Wednesday.
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