Paralympic gold medallist archer blazes a new trail, makes it to England squad

Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown has been named in the England team archery for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi. The 22-year-old will become the first Paralympian to represent Britain in an event without disabilities in the Games.

She shoots while leaning on a stool as it has a disease called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, which affects their ability to stand because of chronic pain in his feet. "I never thought I would do so as far as a qualifying event this weekend. To be selected for the Commonwealth Games is fantastic," he said.

She secured her place in the team of 12 people, along with 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Alison Williamson, finishing second in the party of the complex woman behind Nicky Hunt during a two-day selection.

Alison Williamson, bronze medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games, is also on the computer. "It’s a great opportunity for me to go to the Commonwealth Games as an archer. I'm looking forward to competing in Delhi and be part of the England team," he said.

Liam Grimwood, Duncan White and Chris Busby form the men's team compound.

Commonwealth Games England Mission Chief Craig Hunter said his selection was historic. "The selection of Danielle Brown is a historic moment as she will become the first Paralympian to represent Britain in an event without disabilities in the Games," he said.

"We have a very strong team this year. The qualification has been a very difficult case, difficult and competitive process for everyone involved," said team manager Hilda English Archery Gibson. "The Delhi team will have achieved worldwide and will be looking for medals."

She won the Open title of individual compounds in the Paralympics in Beijing. She also won gold in the last two World Championships for archers with disabilities. She took up the sport because of his fascination with movies like The Lord of the Rings which includes fencing and shooting with bows scenes.

Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi visits UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya

On Wednesday, 2010 Queen's Baton visited Delhi Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, famous for being the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. The baton then proceeded to the state capital, Patna.

After visiting the Great Budhha Statue, the witness was taken to the Mahabodhi Temple. The temple complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Here we took the baton inside the temple and the holy Bodhi tree under which Lord Budhha attained enlightenment.

The witness then came to Patna, capital of Bihar. Patna, formerly Patliputra, was the ancient capital of Magadha Empire and its history goes back over two millennia.

In Patna, the relay began at the Raj Bhavan and culminated at Shri Krishna Memorial Hall. There were 36 Batonbearers who participated in the relay. Honourable Governor of Bihar was the first Devanand Konwar Batonbearer. Many international athletes participated in the relay. Among them, C Prasad, international footballer, Ms. Kumari Smita, gold medalist in SAF Games Kabaddi, Mr. Krishna Kumar Sharma, qualifying World Championships in Athletics and Mr. Rajeev Kr Singh, gold medalist in Kabaddi, Asian Games. Other eminent people were present at the sporting and cultural relay Secretary Mr. Vivek Singh, Minister of Human Resource Development, Anjali Kumar Singh, Krishan District Sports Officer Mohan Pandey and Sports Secy. Hemchand Pandey.

Delhi 2010 will offer Commonwealth athletes best opportunity to perform: Kalmadi

Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi High Commissioners said today the nations of the Commonwealth that things were well on track to host athletes and officials from their countries, offer them the opportunity to stay and perform in world-class facilities - and in a safe and secure environment.

"The athlete is the focus and everything that happens in the conduct of the Games has been designed with this in mind," Organizing Committee President Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, told the High Commissioners during an interaction at its headquarters here Monday. "We also take the Commonwealth Games 2010 to help promote the economic potential of India and attract greater economic cooperation of the Commonwealth nations and territories.

"I seek your cooperation to help the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi be a success," he told the High Commissioners. "I look forward to use its good offices to help make this memorable Games, ensuring that the best athletes represent their nations in the Commonwealth Games.

"I am also confident of his support in promoting high-powered delegations in companies come and participate in the Games and the number of business seminars we have planned. It is our endeavor to create a network environment for business leaders Community and our partnership with FICCI and CII will go a long way in ensuring that our objectives are met, "said Kalmadi.

Mr Kalmadi said the Commonwealth Games Association of Australia CEO, Mr Perry Cross white: "These Games have the potential to be better than the Melbourne Games." He thanked the Commonwealth Games Associations to show their enthusiasm to confirm the participation of a large number of athletes and officials. He made special mention of Australia, England and Wales, which are sending the largest ever contingent for the Games. Mr. Kalmadi said that all places are world class and would be completed well in time.

He talked about the India Business Club, which held exhibitions on every continent, along with Queen Baton Relay 2010 as part of that attempt to show the perfect synergy between modern sport and business. "BCI has projected India's image and drew international cooperation in key areas such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, higher education, skills, environment, advanced technologies and high."

Mr Kalmadi said the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 has on board a number of foreign consultants who bring rich experience in a variety of fields. "Along with a great team of trained personnel to meet the protocol and hospitality, we will ensure that its athletes and officials are at home, experiencing the famous Indian hospitality," he said.

Representatives, including high commissioners, deputy commissioners and delegates of high commerce of several nations of the Commonwealth attended the meeting. South Africa, United Kingdom, Australia, Mauritius, Kenya, Jamaica, Singapore, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Gambia, Zambia, the Bahamas and Malaysia were among the countries represented. The delegates expressed their satisfaction with the progress made by the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Organising Committee (OC CWG Delhi 2010).

OC moves into Talkatora Indoor Stadium - and in operational phase

Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (Delhi 2010 GTC OC) on Friday started its operational phase for the celebrations in October, when his team moved to the headquarters of the Talkatora Stadium, home of boxing. "It's a historic moment for us as we move from planning stage to another operation," said Delhi 2010 GTC OC President Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP.

Praising the owner place, NDMC, for the renovation of the stadium and what is world class, but add an administrative block, Mr Kalmadi said the morning session would help the local team further integration, improving knowledge of others, the place itself and with the landlord.

"We started the process of moving to the competition and non-competition venues and in a week, which will have moved in many places," he said. "I was heartened by the positive response he drew from the Heads of Mission of the Commonwealth nations here this week. They know we can offer a great Games. We will."

Mr. Kalmadi said that 85 members of the CWG Delhi 2010 OC staff operate in the Talkatora Stadium during the Games. "Some have spent time in the place during the Commonwealth Championship Boxing and have been visiting the stadium on a regular basis during the planning phase we also identified 500 volunteers to be assigned to the stadium and they have specific training in place the coming weeks, "he said.

"Talkatora Indoor Stadium will be a model for most of the activities of integration of various functional areas within the Organizing Committee. The installation of the technology, gaming machines and overlays everything will now. For example, about 35 miles of cables to be established for a variety of purposes, including timing and scoring system results which will include large video screens in the stadium, "he said.

Australian track and field squad rises to 74

Australia's track and field team to compete at the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi has risen to 74 with the addition of Walker Jess Rothwell and marathon runners Lisa Flint, Martin Dent, Jeff Hunt and Michael Shelley. Athletics Australia expects the number will increase to 90 by the time games, including 12 elite athletes with disabilities.

Returning from injury, Rothwell finished ninth in the Race Walking World Cup in Mexico earlier this month. The 20-year-old will join Claire Tallent and Cheryl Webb in the race of 20 kilometers of women in Delhi.

"For too long, Jess has been seen real potential to go forward and the selectors had no hesitation in naming his team," AA Chairman of selectors Peter Fitzgerald was quoted in the Australian media.

Lisa Flint, Martin Dent, Jeff Hunt and Michael Shelley join Lisa Weightman, who won automatic nomination for the team after his top-20 final in Berlin last year, as representatives of Australia in the marathon events.

With just one marathon under his belt, Shelley said his first marathon in Rotterdam in April was a great learning experience. He finished 12th in 2:13:05 hrs. He hit the wall at the 38 km mark and was forced to fight in the final kilometers. "It was hard for the last two kilometers," he said.

"But you learn a lot and my next race (a marathon) will be in New Delhi, so I have plenty of time to have a right to education. This is a step towards encouraging the next goal would be a marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games London, "said Shelley, who has headed to Australia on four occasions in the World Cup cross-country.

Dent contested the 3000m steeplechase in Melbourne four years ago. Hunting impressed selectors fast setting a time of two hours 11 minutes in his debut marathon in Japan.

Green Games’ Sustainable Transport Rally spreads the message of eco-friendliness

Keeping up with the theme of the Green Delhi 2010 Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi (Delhi 2010 GTC OC) today organized the Rally of sustainable transport including ecological means of transport such as bicycles and electric (which running the battery) cars and motorbikes.

Nearly 200 fans of all social classes, young and old participated in the demonstration 8 km long. Cycle rally was flagged off by Shera, the mascot of the Games, the 2010 GTC OC Delhi Headquarters and other which includes the electric vehicle rally residency began in New Delhi Chief Minister Ms Sheila Dikshit. Ms. Dikshit's own driving an electric car Reva. Besides the Chief Minister, Ms Kiran Walia, Health Minister of Delhi. Mr. RK Pachauri, MD, TERI, Mr. Parimal Rai, Chairman, NDMC, Mr PK Tripathi, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and Mr. VK Verma, the Directorate General of 2010 GTC OC Delhi participated in the Rally. Both events culminated in the gardens of the Commonwealth in Africa Avenue, Chanakyapuri, where the Chief Minister and other guests planted a tree in the Garden of the Commonwealth.

Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Dikshit said that we must devote our natural resources carefully, as there are many species, but only one Earth. She praised the efforts of children, Rwasa, women's organizations and NGOs to make Delhi one of the greenest cities of India and the world.

'Delhi is one of the largest cities. We must strike a balance between the huge population increase and natural resources and spend wisely. Nearly 42% of the clean, fresh water available to Delhi is lost, we must change our habits. Fuel consumption is another reason of environmental pollution therefore battery postage is an option. We must have the courage to demand for clean fuel, so that companies give us the same. "

Mr. Pachauri said: "It is encouraging that many young people today appear to protect the environment. We must work together to ensure that we bring prosperity for all."

Mr Verma said GTC OC 2010 Delhi Delhi is committed to 2010, the first Green Games. Delhi Government's initiative for clean transport such as Metro, biking routes for cyclists, etc., play very important role in improving air quality in New Delhi.

The Chief Minister of Environment launched the Delhi Report 2010. Bonsai were presented to all guests. Rally traveled to different parts of the city to spread the message Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.

Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi receives warm welcome in Jammu & Kashmir

2010 Queen's Baton of Delhi has received a warm welcome throughout the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir.

2010 Queen's Baton was received at Delhi International Airport Srinagar by Mr RS Chib, Honourable Minister of Sports and Education and Janab Syed Aga Ruhullah, Honourable Minister of Livestock, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Director of General Services Youth and Sports in J & K. The witness visited famous Nishat Garden.

The ceremony began with a brief speech by the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Chib to ensure proper sports infrastructure at the site of J & K athletes. The meeting of about 2000 people in the Nishat Garden appreciates the arrival of the baton.

The Batonbearers took over to a boat on Lake Dal. Was a spectacular sight to see. The ships were ready to ensure a smooth trip to Makki Poit ghat was received the baton by the Director of Tyndale Biscoe School. School children lined both sides of the road. The relay began from the point Makki the botanical garden. In the botanical garden received the baton by Shri Shyam Lal Sharma, Honorable Minister of Health and Jenab Mohd Yaseen Shah, MLA.

The witness was taken around the garden golf carts before the car mounted on horses.

The next stop was the baton of Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) door where he received the baton by Janab Aslam Nasir Wani, Minister of Tourism / HUD / income and honorable place Jenab Abdul Rahim, Minister Finance and Ladhakh issues. A colorful cultural ceremony was organized by J & K cultural academy. The main attraction was the dance and dance Ladhaki Dogri. Shera also danced on stage with artists.

OC Chairman writes to the Union Sports Minister seeking rescheduling of Cricket during the Games

Copy of letter from the Delhi 2010 GTC OC President Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, seeking the rescheduling of cricket matches during the Games time:

Greetings from the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Organsing Committee.

You will be aware that the XIX Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 is approaching and we have 94 days to go from the start. Our preparations to ensure that we host a successful Games are in final stages and we are sure to offer the best Games ever.

I am writing to request your good offices to try to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India to reschedule the test of the two matches between India and Australia, now scheduled to begin October 2 and 10 in Mohali October in Bangalore so that no conflict with the 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi.

No need to stress the importance of having no international cricket in India for the Commonwealth Games. I have written to Mr. Sharad Pawar as soon as July 1, 2009, looking for due consideration by the Board of contorl for Cricket in India to ensure that not schedule any major cricket matches during the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi .

I'm sure going to use his good offices to convince the BCCI to reprogram cricket series

Sian Law makes history as New Zealand’s first wrestler in Commonwealth Games

Sian Law will become the first woman to represent New Zealand in wrestling competitions in the Commonwealth Games, when the 29-year-old faces in Tawa under 51kg class here in October.

Sian Law, which will have its first experience outside the Oceania region after finishing second at the Oceania Championships this year, said she was excited. "" Go to the Commonwealth Games has been one of my goals since I started fighting, "which was quoted in the media in New Zealand.

freestyle women's wrestling was included in the Games for the first time.

Another first for New Zealand, Christchurch is the inclusion of 22-year-old Sam Belkin as the first wrestler in the ancient Greco-Roman version of the sport.

The side also includes another 22 years Andrei Paulet Auckland he moved to New Zealand from Romania eight years ago. He has been named the best junior in New Zealand and is in his first year in the upper rows. "It was formed in Romania before emigrating and the struggle to find fighters to prove himself against New Zealand," head coach Mark Grayling said. "As a result, it will base itself in Romania Andrei for final preparation prior to Delhi."

New Zealand has won 27 medals in Wrestling at the Commonwealth Games, the sport just two times in the last 20 years.

TWINS OF SCOTLAND SQUAD QUALIFY: Meanwhile, the Scottish twins Donna and Fiona Robertson has set his eyes on the glory of the Commonwealth Games after both qualified to head to India. Donna had already qualified for the team and Fiona sealed his place by winning gold in the category up to 48kg in the British Championships in Glasgow on Saturday. Donna is also celebrated by winning the gold in the category up to 51kg in the same event.

"The official announcement should be delayed until mid-August, but we have met the criteria and the fact that the two of us could go to the Commonwealth Games is a huge boost to both."

Fiona said. "We are quite confident that we have done enough to make the team, but remains important to maintain preparedness."

Donna agreed, saying "You can not rely too much on what you've done, you still have to prepare. I represent Great Britain in European and world championships is incredible, but we are happy in the Commonwealth Games because it is the only time that will represent Scotland in a sporting event, so a lot of attention and coverage throughout the world. "

India grouped with World Cup winners in Delhi 2010's Rugby Sevens comepetition

India has been grouped with the reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens champions Wales, 2002bronze medalist in South Africa, Tonga in Group B in the rugby competition in the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 XIX to be held here October 11 and 12.

New Zealand, who won three gold medals at the Commonwealth Games rugby competition, is the head of series and leads the Group A, where they will face Scotland, Canada and Guyana.

Reigning IRB Sevens World Series Samoa leads Group C with the ever dangerous Kenya, Uganda cranes and exciting Puks Papua New Guinea Puk, while 2006 silver medalist in England will face Australia, which ended this year's World Series the third place behind Samoa and New Zealand. Namibia and Sri Lanka are the other teams in Group D in the competition to be held in the 10 132 capacity stadium for rugby at the University of Delhi.

"Having played Sevens at the Commonwealth Games plays an integral role in the continued development and promotion of rugby worldwide," said the President of the International Rugby Board, Bernard Lapasset. "The event features teams from Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, North America and the Caribbean continues to attract the best players in the world, delivering the exciting matches and attract new fans.

"Sevens has always proven to be successful in the Commonwealth Games and this year we are especially pleased that the event is celebrated in India, where rugby is reaching new audiences, young people in a rapidly changing market of our sport. We looking forward to what promises to be a memorable tournament for the family of world rugby, "he said.

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper said Sevens Rugby had become one of the most sought after attractions in the Commonwealth Games, providing a great show for the fans and viewers. "The inclusion of some of the best teams in the world and star of Seven players from all over the world continue to broaden the appeal of global games in the future," he said.

The International Rugby Board, together with the Federation of Commonwealth Games has announced the draw for the pool for the Rugby Sevens event in the Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, India on 11-12 October.

Marked almost exactly one year after its inclusion Sevens "as an Olympic sport at the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen, the tournament will be the first opportunity to witness its mix of proven high-octane action and competitive matches in a multi- Sports Games.
The tournament schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.