Central Bank of India connects Delhi 2010 as Official Banking Partner

NEW DELHI: Central Bank of India, one of the country's "leading State banks on Monday became the official banking partner of the Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010. The connecting Air India, NTPC and Hero Honda in Delhi 2010 Games family as its partner.

Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, The Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Chairman and Mr. S. Sridhar, Central Bank of India Chairman and Managing Director signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the headquarters of the organizing committee for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. (Both have seen the picture).
"The Year of the Games has dawned and I am glad to welcome India` s first "swadeshi policy bank" as our official partner banks in India, "Mr Kalmadi said. "The partnership will be mutually beneficial for us. The message and impact of the Commonwealth felt not only in Delhi but also in the whole country, because the bank has a large network of 3541 branches and 218 extension counters in 27 countries and four Union Territories.
"Truly described as a pan-India Bank, due to its large network, the Central Bank of India will find Commonwealth platform to help the country to realize Mr. Sridhar` s vision of becoming a global bank. The game includes interest not only in the 70 nations and territories, but also outside, especially in nations where a large number of NRIs should track sports competitions, "Mr Kalmadi said.
"I am grateful to Mr Sridhar and his team for such a warmth and spontaneity. It is in line with the Central Bank of India` s wonderful history of supporting sport in India. The Bank has acceded to many events, including 1982 Asian Games, many tennis tournaments and the veterans' hockey series, "he said.
"L am glad that India` s first `swadeshi policy bank" has come on board as our partner banks in our offer not only receive a successful Commonwealth Games but also to show India as a travel and financial destination, "he said.
"Commonwealth Business Club of India's initiative with FICCI and CII as our partners, will demonstrate the synergy between sports and business houses and will go far in helping us to find foreign partners," Mr. Kalmadi said.
Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi chairman also said that the Central Bank of India network would be used for the sale of tickets and goods in the run up to and during the Games that begin on October 3, 2010th
Mr. Sridhar is the support from the Organizing Committee for the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi and said that the Central Bank of India has always been part of various events at the national level. He also gave an explanation of how the bank and announced that the bank has turned the corner in the current

England’s 1500m runner wants to protect gold in Delhi 2010

LONDON Lisa Dobriskey, who won the gold medal in 1500 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006, said he is ready to defend his title at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October 2010. He said that the planning of the Games, at the end of the track and field season did not care at all.

"I raced in 2009, going in October, so it's possible," The 26-year-old said The Mail on Sunday. "Europeans are in July and that gives you a bit 'of a dip in the season, so the games are definitely do-able. I do not mind that it is in Delhi, it is. I like to experiment with different locations. The nutritionist may suggest we take some of our food.
"It could be a bit 'naive, but I just think about racing, training and doing my job," he said. "We hope that others can do their work and gather. I would like to compete and if we can defend a title that is a great result. An international gold medal is what train and work, so it is important .
Dobriskey said: 'A lot of athletes from one day decided not to compete and I am a bit' is rather surprised because such a prestigious event. I thought it might be seen as things were going all summer and thus their decisions. Just take part of the fixtures and the calendar.
Dobriskey, who won a silver medal in 1500 at the World Championships last year, will again be a true competitor, when the Olympics come to London in 2012. Still, winning the gold in the last Commonwealth Games is an unforgettable experience for her. "When I won in Melbourne was one of the most special experiences I've had," he said. "E 'meant so much. It's such a well supported event, you're mixing with athletes from different sports and athletes' village' was amazing. You do not get too many opportunities to experience this."
His sentiments echo the comments made in November by Dame Kelly Holmes, who won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and a silver. "Medals are always there. They last a lifetime. I would never willingly missed any league in my career. I'm proud of every medal that I won," said Holmes.