These Games would be a larger, more lavish and expensive event than the last Commonwealth Games 2010 at Melbourne (2006). Delhi is preparing for this grand event, the biggest event to be held in the country since the 1982 Asian Games and that involves millions of people across the globe. The Games would stretch over 12 days, would be. All efforts are being made to offer a world-class experience for the large contingents visiting India from member nations of the Commonwealth.
The £3 billion swanky terminal, T3 at the international airport has recently been inaugurated. The roads across the city and those leading to the airport have been expanded to improve the connectivity. Major projects including the Metro Express link to the international airport that has been designed on the lines of the Heathrow Express in London are fast nearing completion. After a pleasant air travel to Delhi, tourists can expect a jolly ride to the stadiums as well as major attractions of the city. The city shimmers more than ever in its new found glory and as you disembark from your flights to Delhi, you are going be amazed at the extent of development that the city’s infrastructure has undergone. You might even get tempted to postpone your return back home by extending your air tickets to India.
As the baton traversed across the commonwealth nations covering 170,000 kilometres to finally reach India, common people’s exultation have been captured to represent the feeling of pride of being a part of these prestigious international event, Commonwealth Games 2010.
The baton would also travel by all modes – air, water, and land – and cover another 20,000 km before reaching Delhi on 3rd October, 2010, the day of spectacular grand opening of the Games. The entire journey is a staggering 190,000 km long, including 71nations touching the hearts and minds of the common people.
Even amidst tight security common people’s excitement knew no bounds when the baton entered Punjab. As the baton entered India from Pakistan, the moment was celebrated with all pomp and grandeur and it is hoped that sports would strengthen relations between nations. The Pakistan Olympic Association President, Lt Gen Syed Arif Hassan remarked “It’s a historic moment for us. It would get rid of the hostilities of the past”.
These mega sports events are a mix of business and games and the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 passing through all member nations is a representation of refined synergy between sports and business. So the XIX Commonwealth Games flights would transport a whopping number of business travellers apart from sports lovers and athletes booking their air tickets to Delhi.