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Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Raja Mujtaba in Opinion

 Operation ‘Come Out and Play’ Compromised

By Sohail Parwaz

Apparently the preparations for forthcoming Common Wealth Games are at full swing in India. These games which are rated as the second biggest games after the Olympics are planned to be conducted from October 3, 2010 to October 14, 2010. The opening and closing ceremonies will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Delhi having the capacity of 75,000 spectators after renovation for the games, while 17 major types of sporting events including athletics, swimming, gymnastic, hockey, cycling, boxing etc will go on at more or less 26 other old and newly constructed stadiums at and around Delhi. Some of the major stadiums are Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, Dhavan Chand National Stadium, Dhyan Chand Stadium, Indra Gandhi Stadium, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Yumuna Sports Complex, CRPF shooting Range and many other arenas at and around Delhi. Indians are expecting about 4200 sportsmen and athletes from 52 member countries to participate the games. Besides this about 2.69 million tourists are expected by the Indian government to witness these games; however the present accommodation in the shape of hotels and guest houses etc available in and around Delhi is not sufficient to accommodate such a large number of the audience.

If we analyze it honestly the actual worry for the Indian authorities should have been the security and not the accommodation and management of the games because there are scores of ministries and other departments which are accustomed and meant for these responsibilities whereas the security factor is an emerging global concern for any nation who is keen to own a vital responsibility i.e. arranging of gigantic event like Common Wealth Games. However the Indian suspicious approach towards the issue has now started upsetting the participating nations who have shown their lost sleep for the issue. Indians have vowed to make this Games Green whereas the much important requirement is to ensure the event as ‘White Games’ (peaceful games).

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