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Melbourne back in mix as venue for 2010 Commonwealth Games

New Delhi: New Delhi has dismissed security fears for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the wake of the Lahore terror attack.The attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Pakistan, which killed six police and injured seven players, has heightened fears about potential attacks on sporting events in the region.

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Games baton to be unveiled at India Gate today

New Delhi: On Sunday evening, India Gate will come alive with music, fireworks and flying angels creating a symphony in mid-air. The baton for the Commonwealth relay, the Olympics equivalent of the torch relay, will be showcased for the first time in the capital before it is sent to London.

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Sports Ministry distances itself from CWG ads

New Delhi: The Ministry of Sports on Sundaydistanced itself from the full page advertisements in major dailies on Commonwealth Games that earned the ire of the Election Commission (EC) which took strong exception observing it as violation of the model code of conduct.

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Delhi is not ready for Commonwealth Games'

New Delhi: In a startling disclosure, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tuesday said that Delhi is running far behind the schedule in preparing for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The committee, headed by CPI-M Rajya Sabha member Sitaram Yechury, said accommodation of a large number of guests during the Games would be a major problem as there are not enough hotels.
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India's Commonwealth Games in disarray

New Delhi:  It will take a "miracle" for New Delhi to stage next year's Commonwealth Games, a prominent Indian newspaper says. The Hindustan Times last month stated the city that defeated Hamilton in the race for the 2010 Games is in disarray as it prepares for the 71-nation showcase.

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