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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.