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India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world with a rich cultural heritage. India is the seventh largest country (2.42%) in the world. This is the largest democracy in the world and occupies a strategic position in Asia.

2010 Commonwealth Games Table Tennis

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The table tennis competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was being held at the Yamuna Sports Complex between 4 and 14 October 2010. More than 6 nations entered athletes into the tournament to contest 8 table tennis events.

2010 Commonwealth Games Badminton

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The badminton competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was being held at the Siri Fort Sports Complex between 4 and 14 October. The games featured six badminton events – singles and doubles for men and women, mixed doubles and mixed teams.

2010 Commonwealth Games Athletics

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The track and field events of athletics competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games were being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium between 6 and 12 October. The marathon contests for men and women were held on a street course running through the city on October 14.

2010 Commonwealth Games Shooting

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The shooting competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was being held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range between 5 and 13 October. The Full Bore events were held at the CRPF Campus (Kadarpur) from 9 to 13 October 2010.

2010 Commonwealth Games Boxing

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The boxing competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was being held at the Talkatora Stadium between 5 and 11 and 13 October. The training venue for the event was in Delhi University 4 Rings. The games featured ten boxing events in different categories.

2010 Commonwealth Games Archery

India's quest for glory in Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The archery competition at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was being held at the Yamuna Sports Complex between 4 and 10 October. This is the second games appearance of the optional Commonwealth Games sport, almost thirty years after its debut at the 1982 Commonwealth Games at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

2010 Commonwealth Games Medal Table

Commonwealth Games quest for glory has begun

Commonwealth Games

The 2010 Commonwealth Games Medal Table is a list of nations ranked by the number of gold medals won by their athletes during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, held in Delhi, India, from October 3 to October 14, 2010. Athletes from 71 nations are participating in 17 sports.

2010 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

Commonwealth Games commenced at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi

Commonwealth Games

A spectacular ceremony opened 2010 Commonwealth Games at a packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in New Delhi, India. The dazzling event displayed India’s varied culture in a plethora of cultural showcases amid atmosphere of national pride and celebrations.

2010 Commonwealth Games Official Shera Song

Shera song to be performed at the opening ceremony

Commonwealth Games

Shera the mascot is the face of the Delhi Games and exhorts everyone to come out and play. Sports Minister Dr MS Gill launched a song dedicated to Shera to celebrate enthusiasm for the Games, on September 9, 2010. Chak de Shera, as the song is titled, has been chosen to be performed at the Games opening ceremony on October 3, 2010.