New Delhi: Commonwealth Games Organising
Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has thanked Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh and Sports Minister M S Gill for their personal
involvement and deep committment in upholding the vision of
the OC of producing the best ever games.
"I thank Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Sports
Minister Dr M S Gill and Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of
Delhi for their personal involvement and deep committment and
support in upholding the vision of the Organising Committee of
holding the best ever Commonwealth Games. Team India is
working towards the success of the Commonwealth Games,"
Kalmadi said in an Organising Committee release.
Outlining the progress made so far, Kalmadi said rapid
infrastructure development will showcase the city as a world
destination equipped with all top amenities.
"Delhi is getting a sporting legacy on account of the
rapid infrastructure development we are seeing in the city.
Metro, world class airport will propel Delhi as a modern
city with top amenities and will pave the way for further
sporting action for the country."
Commonwealth Games will take place here from October 3 to
14.
Speaking at the occasion of the launch of the first ATM
for the games by Central Bank of India, Kalmadi added that the
partnership would see Central Bank of India retailing the
tickets for the Games across its vast network in the country.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010, 23:23