New Delhi: In 2010, Delhi will play host to the third largest multi-sporting event in the world, with tens of thousands of visitors descending upon the city. To prepare itself for this, the city is planning a major overhaul of its urban infrastructure as well as its sporting facilities.
Commencing from October 3rd in 2010, the amazing bouquet of exquisite sport events will continue up to October 14th.
The Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. M.S. Gill, recently said that a total of Rs.339 crores will be required for the upgradation and development of the venues of Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010.
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium etc. are not just the ones undergoing massive development and upgradation, universities across the capital are also set for an extensive renovation.
The venues including the ones at Delhi University (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Delhi Public School (DPS), R.K. Puram will be upgraded and developed for various competitions and training of sportspersons during the event.
Delhi University (DU) has been selected as the venue for Aquatics and Rugby 7's events.
The varsity is planning to set up an advanced Aquatics complex and a coaching centre to groom the budding talents, keeping in mind the CWG-standards.
The varsity will have four swimming pools including an Olympic size (50 metres) swimming pool, a synchronized swimming pool, warm-up pool and diving pool, each outfitted with a filtration plant and heating system.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been selected as the training venue for Lawn Bowls, Rugby 7's and Table Tennis for the mega event.
For enhancing the playing capabilities and medal prospects of Indian sportspersons in the context of the Commonwealth Games 2010, an amount of Rs.678 crores has been approved by the Government towards training; domestic/international competitions in India; foreign exposure; equipments and scientific back-up for the sportspersons.
The target of providing state-of-the-art training is to about 1280 players belonging to 18 sports, in which competition would take place during CWG 2010.
Source:http://indiaedunews.net/Delhi/Delhi_varsities_to_be_upgraded_for_Commonwealth_Games_2010_6835/
Commencing from October 3rd in 2010, the amazing bouquet of exquisite sport events will continue up to October 14th.
The Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. M.S. Gill, recently said that a total of Rs.339 crores will be required for the upgradation and development of the venues of Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2010.
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium etc. are not just the ones undergoing massive development and upgradation, universities across the capital are also set for an extensive renovation.
The venues including the ones at Delhi University (DU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and Delhi Public School (DPS), R.K. Puram will be upgraded and developed for various competitions and training of sportspersons during the event.
Delhi University (DU) has been selected as the venue for Aquatics and Rugby 7's events.
The varsity is planning to set up an advanced Aquatics complex and a coaching centre to groom the budding talents, keeping in mind the CWG-standards.
The varsity will have four swimming pools including an Olympic size (50 metres) swimming pool, a synchronized swimming pool, warm-up pool and diving pool, each outfitted with a filtration plant and heating system.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been selected as the training venue for Lawn Bowls, Rugby 7's and Table Tennis for the mega event.
For enhancing the playing capabilities and medal prospects of Indian sportspersons in the context of the Commonwealth Games 2010, an amount of Rs.678 crores has been approved by the Government towards training; domestic/international competitions in India; foreign exposure; equipments and scientific back-up for the sportspersons.
The target of providing state-of-the-art training is to about 1280 players belonging to 18 sports, in which competition would take place during CWG 2010.
Source:http://indiaedunews.net/Delhi/Delhi_varsities_to_be_upgraded_for_Commonwealth_Games_2010_6835/
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