How big was the venue for the Commonwealth Games?

It was located along the east bank of the Yamuna river, in proximity to competition and training venues as well as city landmarks, and was spread over an area of 63.5 hectares (157 acres).

Where are the Commonwealth Games being held in 2022?

The full list of sports and venues for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have been confirmed. Shooting will not be included in the competition. The cycling events will take place in London – the only venue outside the West Midlands. 17 sports will take place over 11 days of the Games.

When was the first time the Commonwealth Games was held?

The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and has taken place every four years since then.

Where was the media centre for the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

A number of venues, including the Main Media Centre of the games, was situated close to Pragati Maidan, the largest exhibition centre in Delhi. The Main Media Centre of the 2010 Commonwealth Games managed media-related activities, and comprised the International Broadcasting Centre and the Main Press Centre.

When did the 2010 Commonwealth Games Village open?

The Commonwealth Games Village provided accommodation and training for athletes of the Games, and was opened from 23 September to 18 October 2010.

What was the cost of the 2010 Commonwealth Games?

Business Today magazine estimated that the Games cost ₹700 billion (US$9.8 billion). The 2010 Commonwealth Games were reportedly the most expensive Commonwealth Games ever. Prior to the Games, it was also the second most expensive international multi-sport event ever held in Asia, after the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

Which is the largest stadium in the world?

The largest venue was the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, which had a capacity of 60,000 during the games. The stadium was the main venue of the games, hosting both the opening and the closing ceremonies.

Where was the Commonwealth Games held in 2010?

Introduction 11/24/2009 Amit Kumar Rai, SAMS, Student The 2010 Commonwealth Games are the nineteenth edition of the Commonwealth Games , and the ninth to be held under that name. The Games are scheduled to be held in Delhi , India between 3 October and 14 October 2010.

Which is the largest stadium in the Commonwealth Games?

The largest venue was the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which had a capacity of 60,000 during the Games. The stadium was the main venue of the Games, hosting both the opening and the closing ceremonies. On the other hand, the CRPF Shooting Range located in Kadarpur had the smallest seating capacity, at 345.

What are the venues for the Commonwealth Games?

The games were the largest international multi-sport event to be staged in Delhi and in India, eclipsing the 1982 Asian Games that Delhi hosted. Events took place at twelve competition venues, and twenty venues were set aside as training venues. Other venues in the games included the Commonwealth Games Village and the Main Media Centre.

Where was the Commonwealth Games village in India?

The Commonwealth Games Village was located on the flood plains of the Yamuna, a major tributary river in northern India. The Commonwealth Games Village provided accommodation and training for athletes of the Games, and was open from 23 September to 18 October 2010.