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Commonwealth Games Revised Theme Song

Music maestro AR Rahman tweaks CWG, Delhi 2010 theme song

Commonwealth Games

The revised version of Commonwealth Games official theme song, Swagatham, by Oscar winner Indian music composer AR Rahman, is released accompanied by Bharat Bala’s music video featuring some of the famed Indian sports persons showcasing the achievements of India in the field of sports. The song has now been turned into a “peppy sports anthem”.

Commonwealth Games Editions

Nineteenth edition of the Games is scheduled to be held in Delhi

Commonwealth Games

The first edition of Commonwealth Games was held in Hamilton, Canada from 16 – 23 August, 1930. The nineteenth edition of the Games is scheduled to be held in Delhi, India between October 3, 2010 and October 14, 2010.

2010 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay

Curtain raiser to nineteenth Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

The Queen’s Baton Relay is a tradition of the Commonwealth Games and acts as a curtain raiser to every Games since Cardiff 1958 Commonwealth Games in Wales. The relay symbolises the unity and shared ideals of the Commonwealth of Nations, and enables communities beyond the Host City to share the Games celebrations.

2010 Commonwealth Games Mascot

Official mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi

Commonwealth Games

Mascots are an integral part of the Commonwealth Games since 1978 and are responsible for promoting the event and bring commercial success to the international sporting event. The official mascot for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi is Shera, a friendly Royal Bengal tiger.

2010 Commonwealth Games Host City Delhi

Delhi is hosting the XIX Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

Delhi is hosting the XIX Commonwealth Games between October 3 and October 14, 2010. It will also be the first time the Commonwealth Games will be held in India. Delhi has previously hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.

Commonwealth Games

An introduction of commonwealth games

Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth of Nations is a voluntary association of 53 independent sovereign states. The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’ and a multinational, multi-sports event, are held every four years. Delhi, the capital of India, is hosting the XIX Commonwealth Games between October 3 and October 14, 2010.

Commonwealth Games Theme Song Unveiled

Music maestro AR Rahman launches CWG, Delhi 2010 theme song

Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games official theme song, Swagatham, by Oscar winner Indian music composer AR Rahman, was unveiled at a glittering ceremony held in Gurgaon on the outskirts of New Delhi on August 28, 2010.