Question : COMMONWEALTH GAMES



(a) the names of the Games/Sporting Events that have been included in the ensuing Commonwealth Games,2010 and the names of the stadia where these events are likely to be held;

(b) whether necessary infrastructure in this regard has been fully developed;

(c) if so, the details thereof;and

(d) if not, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS(Dr. M. S. GILL)

(a) A statement indicating the names of disciplines which have been included in the Commonwealth Games-2010,alongwith their Venues/Stadia,is annexed.

(b) & (c) The work related to the development/construction of the sports infrastructure projects related to Commonwealth Games-2010,is in full swing and all the projects are likely to be completed by the end of 2009.

(d) Necessary funds have been released to various stakeholders for construction and upgradation of the Sports Venues. Monitoring of the on-going works is being done at various levels of the Govt. To facilitate monitoring of the projects,a Web based monitoring system has also been set up linking the various stakeholders and the monitoring agencies.