We will not be distracted from our goal of producing a great Games

There are 142 days to go for the beginning of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi and the feeling of excitement is growing by the day. They felt a sense of relief last week when they heard from Commonwealth Games Federation’s Co-ordination Commission (CoCom) Chairman Austin Sealy that CoCom had done its last visit to Delhi.
To us in the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, CoCom’s decision not to return for another trip is a sure sign that preparation to stage the Commonwealth Games is moving in the right direction. But they won't let our guard down and keep finishing the numerous tasks that will add up to make this the best Games ever.

Personally, I am pleased that the Co-ordination Commission termed its last visit as the best, recognizing there has been progress, among other areas, in venue planning, securing of Games accommodation requirements, implementation of major Games expertise systems, ticketing distribution systems besides recruiting thousands of volunteers to date.

The CoCom also noted the successful Cooks de Mission Seminar and the conduct of five check events as achievements since its earlier visit. They have assured that they are prepared to work day and night to that things are in place well before the Games.
They have signed the catering contracts so that they can serve 36,000 meals a day in the work of the Games as well as a total of over 400,000 meals between September 1 and October 30. The team that has come on board has terrific experience of handling such tasks at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games and knows the athletes’ needs.
I am sure that the 8000 athletes and officials will be satisfied with the food they get at the Games Village. Similarly, for transporting the Games Relatives, they are in advanced talks with companies like Mahindra’s, Tata’s and Maruti and they hope to finalise the deal in the approaching week or so.

Let me assure you that the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is all geared up and waiting for the venues to be handed over so that they can complete the remaining tasks that will they can produce a great Games. Let me also reassure you they are focused and won't let any diversions affect our readiness to host the Games and make a great job of it.

That is what they assured the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh when they met him last. They know they are raring to go that the Commonwealth Games be conducted successfully. They can always keep in mind how concerned they is and how greatly supportive they is of our efforts. They will live up to his expectations and not let him down. Yes, they can and, yes, they will produce a great Commonwealth Games that will make you proud.