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India confident of winning 2010 CWG bid, says Kalmadi
New Delhi, Nov 08: Having captured the attention of the world by successfully staging the Afro-Asian games, India is now all the more confident of winning the bid to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said today.
New Delhi, Nov 08: Having captured the attention of
the world by successfully staging the Afro-Asian games, India
is now all the more confident of winning the bid to host the
2010 Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said today.
A day before 50-member delegation leaves for Jamaica to
take part in the Commonwealth games bid committee meeting
which will decide the host for the 2010 games on November 13,
the IOA chief sounded optimistic about Delhi's chances of
Pipping Hamilton (Canada), the other city bidding for the
games.
"I can say our chances are very high. The CWG delegates who visited Delhi are quite satisfied with the infrastructure and facilities here. I am sure they will support India's bid," Kalmadi told reporters.
"Though I can't say how many votes we will get, a fairly sizeable number is with us."
Kalmadi said India, which have never hosted the games, would not leave any stone unturned to fulfil the long cherished dream of hosting the presitigious event.
"We will be taking famous personalities to Jamaica who will be addressing the final presentation on November 13. Though most of the members must have made their minds as to whom they are going to support, it would be an attempt to capture the floating votes," Kalmadi said. Those who will be speaking at final presentation include former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar "who is immensely popular in the Carribean countries."
Ace shooters Anjali Bhagwat, Morad Ali Khan and cueist Michael Fereira will also be present to make India's case stronger.
The delegation would also include sports minister Vikram Verma, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vijay Kapoor and minister of state for external affairs Digvijay Singh.
Canada would be sending a 70-member delegation led by their Prime Minister to the meeting but Kalmadi seemed least perturbed by it. In Jamaica, India are to host an “India Nite” on November 11. A joint dinner co-hosted by India and Canada will be the highlight of the next day which will also see both the countries showcase their cultural heritage.
On the judgement day, both the countries will be given 30 minutes each to present their bids before the Commonwealth games general assembly which will be followed by a question and answer session.
Finally the 71 members of the CGF will cast their votes and the winner would be requested to sign a host city contract for the 2010 games. Bureau Report
"I can say our chances are very high. The CWG delegates who visited Delhi are quite satisfied with the infrastructure and facilities here. I am sure they will support India's bid," Kalmadi told reporters.
"Though I can't say how many votes we will get, a fairly sizeable number is with us."
Kalmadi said India, which have never hosted the games, would not leave any stone unturned to fulfil the long cherished dream of hosting the presitigious event.
"We will be taking famous personalities to Jamaica who will be addressing the final presentation on November 13. Though most of the members must have made their minds as to whom they are going to support, it would be an attempt to capture the floating votes," Kalmadi said. Those who will be speaking at final presentation include former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar "who is immensely popular in the Carribean countries."
Ace shooters Anjali Bhagwat, Morad Ali Khan and cueist Michael Fereira will also be present to make India's case stronger.
The delegation would also include sports minister Vikram Verma, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vijay Kapoor and minister of state for external affairs Digvijay Singh.
Canada would be sending a 70-member delegation led by their Prime Minister to the meeting but Kalmadi seemed least perturbed by it. In Jamaica, India are to host an “India Nite” on November 11. A joint dinner co-hosted by India and Canada will be the highlight of the next day which will also see both the countries showcase their cultural heritage.
On the judgement day, both the countries will be given 30 minutes each to present their bids before the Commonwealth games general assembly which will be followed by a question and answer session.
Finally the 71 members of the CGF will cast their votes and the winner would be requested to sign a host city contract for the 2010 games. Bureau Report