(a) the names of sporting events organised in the various stadia
constructed/renovated for conducting the Commonwealth Games (CWG),
2010;
(b) whether the beautification, renovation and repair works of
various stadia including Shivaji Stadium were completed on time;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons
therefor, stadia-wise; and
(d) the time by which the remaining work in certain stadia
is likely to be completed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
a) The Commonwealth Games were organized successfully, from
3rd to 14th October, 2010, in Delhi, in 17 disciplines viz. i) Archery; ii) Athletics; iii) Aquatics; iv) Badminton; v) Boxing; vi) Cycling; vii) Gymnastics; viii) Hockey; ix) Lawn Bowls; x) Net Ball; xi) Rugby 7s; xii) Shooting; xiii) Squash; xiv) Table Tennis; xv) Tennis;
xvi) Weightlifting and (xvii) Wrestling.
b) The beautification, renovation and repair works of all the stadia
for Commonwealth Games were completed on time except Shivaji Stadium
which is yet to be completed.
c) As informed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the reasons
for the delay in completion of Shivaji Stadium are as under:
(i) There were Shops, Restaurants, Kiosks etc. falling in the alignment
of the project. While making arrangements of their allotment, cancellation
or its shifting, the allottee of Clock Tower Restaurant went to the court
against NDMC. The delay was on account of the matter being before the
Court and getting possession of the encumbrance free site that caused
major constraint in completion of the work as per planned schedule.
(ii) The existing Electric Sub Station and Municipal Under Ground
Reservoir/Water Boosting Station on this plot of land, feeding adjoining
area were also to be constructed in the basement of Shivaji Stadium and
were to be made functional before demolishing and clearing this site for
construction of stadium.
(iii) The project site is very restrictive and that needed extra
efforts due to double handling of materials as well as shortage of
space for execution and stacking of construction material.
(iv) Extra ordinary rains during the year 2010.
Finishing work of building is in progress.
d) The NDMC has informed that the main pitch & facility block
is likely to be completed by the end of September, 2011. The Warm
up pitch is likely to be completed by the end of December, 2011.