The 2010 Common wealth games is one of the largest multi-sport event, going to be held between 3rd October to 14th October. The capital city, New Delhi holds pride in hosting the common wealth games 2010. In the past history, this is the second time that such kind of grand event will be organized in Asia.

It is a multi-sport event, held on grand scale featuring the elite athletes of the world. Earlier this grand event was held in the year 1930, titled as 'British Empire games'. Later on, new name was assigned in 1978 as Common Wealth games.

India was also once privileged to host the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982. It is first time that common wealth games are to be organized in India. The opening and closing ceremony is scheduled at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.

During the Common Wealth Games, 17 sports will be held in the stadium including - Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, EAD events, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby sevens, Shooting Squash, Table Tennis and Weightlifting.

Games Categorised :-

• Core sports must be included on each programme.
• Otional sports may be picked by the host nation, which may include some team sports such as basketball.
• Recognised sports are sports which have been approved by the CGF but which are deemed to need expansion; host nations may not pick these sports for their programme until the CGF's requirements are fulfilled