Asian Games 2010 all set in Guangzhou

The 2010 Asian Games, also known as the 16^th Asian Games. Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Guangzhou. Guangzhou is the second city in China to host the Games  after Beijing in 1990. A total of 476 events in 42 sports will be contested by athletes, making it the largest event in history of the Games. The Guangzhou Asian Games will feature 42 sports, including 28 Olympic sports and 14 non-Olympic sports. There are also games that debuted this year at Asian Games like Dragon Boat, Twenty-20 Cricket and DanceSport. Asian Games Start on November 12 to November 27, 2010.

Guangzhou was awarded the right on July 1, 2004. Guangzhou came after the withdrawal of several cities, from Amman, Kuala Lumpur and Seoul. The games will also be co-hosted by Dongguan, Foshan and Shanwei, the three neighbouring cities.

There are 53 competition venues and 17 training venues available for the Games. The Asian Games Venues are Zhongda Gymnasium, Triathlon Venue, Huashi Gymnasium, Huangcun Sports Base, Huagong Stadium, Huagong Gymnasium, Guangyao Gymnasium, Guangwai Gymnasium, Guanggong Gymnasium, Guanggong Cricket Stadium, Guangda Gymnasium, Aoti Tennis Centre, Aoti Shooting Range, Aoti Main Stadium, Aoti Hockey Field, Aoti Baseball Field, Aoti Archery Range, Aoti Aquatics Centre, University Town Main Stadium, Tianhe Tennis School, Tianhe Stadium, Tianhe Softball Field, Tianhe Natatorium, Tianhe Bowling Hall, Tainhe Gymnasium, Shanwei Water Sports Centre, International Rowing Centre, Guangzhou Velodrome, Guangzhou Shotgun Centre, Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou Equestrian Venue, Guangzhou Chess Institute, Guangti Gymnasium, Guangdong People's Stadium, Guangdong Gymnasium, Zengcheng Gymnasium, Zengcheng Dragon Boat Lake, Nansha Stadium, Huangpu Stadium, Huangpu Gymnasium, Huadu Stadium, Foshan Gymnasium, Foshan Aquatics Centre, Dragon Lake Golf Club, Dongguan Gymnasium, Dafushan Mountain Bike CourseBeach Volleyball Venue, Asian Fames Town Gymnasium.

The Sixteenth Asian Games 2010 attending many Sports event like Dance/Kayak, Cycling, Boxing, Bowling, Billiard Sports, Basketball, Baseball, Badminton, Athletics, Archery, Aquatics, Modern Pentathlon, Karate, Kabaddi, Judo, Hockey, Handball, Gymnastics, Golf, Football, Fencing, Equestrian, Dragon Boat, DanceSport, Cricket, Chess, WushuWrestling, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Triathlon, Tennis, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Squash, Softball, Shooting, Sepaktakraw, Sailing, Rugby, Rowing, Roller Sports.

The opening ceremony will be held on November 12, 2010 on Haixinsha Island in the Pearl River. Opening ceremony will begin at 20:04 (UTC+8) and Asian Games closing ceremony will be held on November 27, 2010, with the performances will begin at 20:06 (UTC+8).

Saina clinches gold, India back at number two in gold tally

SHE CAME, she saw and she conquered! The moment of glory came when Saina Nehwal bravely defeated her Malaysian opponent Mew Chong Wong to clinch the gold medal in the womens final. Saina's gold has indeed set an example for other Indian athletes, who not only won accolades for themselves but also managed to get their sporting discipline in the limelight.

The first two sets saw both Saina and her opponent battling it out with a mixed blend of composure, perseverance and pressure. Saina's inspiration for today's medal could be the double pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa, who bagged the gold in doubles match earlier today.

However, disappointment struck when the Indian hockey team was pulverised by the Australian players. India lost the match by a humiliating margin of eight goals. So far, in the medal tally, Saina's indestructible performance rocketed India to the second position. England is yet to go into the last day of their games while Australia still rules the roost with a total medal haul of 74-54-48.

Meanwhile, the biggest morale booster for Delhi came when Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell held a press conference and stated that Delhi has performed and the overall image of the Games have been extremely positive.

Indians anguished over corruption in CWG Games

IT REFERS to media-reports about public-anger showered on chairperson of the organising committee (OC) for Commonwealth Games 2010, when some young men disrupted Suresh Kalmadi from dining at a Vasant Kunj restaurant at New Delhi as according to them the Parliamentarian was enjoying dinner using money siphoned from the current CWG Games-2010.

Situation became even more embarrassing when more people joined the protest on Suresh Kalmadi summoning his musclemen in defence forcing the notorious OC chief to run away leaving dinner in between.
If Union government fails to take instant action against corrupt ones of CWG-2010 just after the completion of the games, public anger may be disastrous. Union government should set an example by instant arrest of corrupt fellows of CWG-2010, say within a week ending October 17, 2010.

Even if no charges may be immediately proved against Suresh Kalmadi, he should not be spared from such an instant action. Because, if he can enjoy fruits of being OC chairperson of CWG-2010, he must be made to own responsibility for scams and scandals costing tax-payers thousands of crores rupees. Such an action showing big fish baking bread and cleaning toilets in jail on TV screens will practically and effectively check corruption and scams by the high and the mighty.

Indian boxers shine in CWG Games, lift three gold medals

THE INDIAN boxing contingent in the ongoing Commonwealth Games learnt their lessons the hard way when they compensated for their mistakes, which they had committed on Monday. The boxing trio consisting Surnajoy Singh (52 kg), Manoj Kumar (64 kg) and Paramjeet Samota (91 kg) hauled three golds on Wednesday in their respective weight categories.

Although Singh and Manoj Kumar had lifted their own gold medal's, tension gripped when Paramjeet Samota was to face Trinidadian Tariq Abdul Haqq. Samota's manipulated moves not just confused the spectators but also the game specialists, when he changed his attacking style from right hand to left. The moment of victory came when Samota landed a harsh punch on the Trinidadian on the upper lip which led to an instantaneous gush of blood.

Meanwhile, in the 64 kg knockout English boxer, Bradley Saunders was left battered and bruised against Manoj Kumar, who registered a 11-2 win against him that made his journey towards the gold medal much more sweeter.

Although Vijender Singh's exit out of the semi finals came as a disappointment, Manoj Kumar tried to fill in the gap by stating there like Vijender, even he had kept the guard pretty close to his face. His style of attack confused the opponent which made his victory commendable.

CWG Games closing ceremony: Get ready for a blockbuster

NEARLY TWO weeks long Commonwealth Games 2010 has now reached to its final destination. Commonwealth Games closing ceremony is all set to be a blockbuster affair and it would take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium this evening. Prince Edward will be formally closing the Commonwealth Games 2010 on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse will be the guest of honor of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.

The closing ceremony of XIX Commonwealth Games promises to be an extravaganza of colours with multiple segments. Around 2,500 school students will perform along with 7,000 artists and create some lively dance and music to make the event memorable. The event will comprise dance, music, folk and modern music, screening of films and puppet shows. Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot Shera will be present during closing ceremony.

The main theme of the event is 'Universal Love' and the main part of the event is a colourful laser show along with India's martial arts. The world's largest helium balloon aerostat will again be the star attraction at the closing ceremony. Bollywood singers like Sunidhi Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan and Kailash Kher, among others are all set to perform in the fun-fare event.

Celebrities from sports, flim and political fraternity will be attending the closing ceremony of XIX Commonwealth Games. The event will take place between 7 to 9-30 pm. and about 60,000 people are expected to attend it at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Commonwealth Games Ceremonial Flag will be handed to the XX Commonwealth Games host city Glasgow.

Saina Nehwal creates history, enters badminton finals

INDIA's BADMINTON sensation and world No. 3, Saina Nehwal became the first Indian woman to enter the finals of the Commonwealth Games badminton event. History was made at the Siri Fort Complex in front of home crowd, when she easily defeated Susan Egelstaff of Scotland in straight sets 21-10 and 21-17.

The spectators' cheered for her as she stepped onto the court which was the last game of the day. Because of her unforced errors, Saina lost the initial points and the crowd also fell silent. However, the match transformed into an entirely different level as she recomposed herself and took to the winning stride.

She snatched the first set in just 12 minutes from Susan. However, the next game saw Susan pressing force as she started advancing which was powered by by some uncharacteristic mistakes committed by Saina at the net.

Fear gripped the home crowd when Susan took a 17-16 lead from Saina but with maximum levels of perseverance she advanced with a five pointer to enter the finals.

In doubles match Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa also moved into the final with a 12- 21, 21- 13, 21- 11 win over Kate Wilson Smith and He Ting Tiang of Australia.

Saina will meet Malaysian second seed Wong Mew Chew in the final.“It is great to be in the final of the Commonwealth Games," Saina said proudly.

Indian athlete Rani Yadav fails dope test

IN THE third case of doping in the Commonwealth Games 2010, Indian athlete Rani Yadav has tested positive for the banned substance Nandrolone. She participated in the 20-kilometre walk but did not win a Commonwealth Games medal.

Rani Yadav came sixth in the women's 20-kilometre walk last Saturday. According to games officials, Yadav has tested positive for 19-Norandrosterone, an anabolic agent.

Earlier, two Nigerian sprinters failed the dope test at the XIX Commonwealth Games, which have been largely remained dope free, barring few such instances. CGF President Michael Fennell earlier in the morning stated in a press conference that one Indian athlete had failed a dope test, but he had refused to reveal the name.

Fennel said that as per the practise, the name can be publicised only after the athlete is given the notification. He had said that official do not know yet, whether the athlete had received the notice and as such the name of Yadav was kept under wraps.

Earlier, Nigerian sprinter Samuel Okon, who finished sixth in the 110m hurdles final, was tested positive on Tuesday for the banned stimulant methylhexanamine.

Nigeria’s women’s 100m gold medal winner Osayemi Oludamola had also tested positive on Monday for the same substance.