By J. Singh
The fragrance of Commonwealth Games 2006 is spread all around in the air and the Indians are assessing the chances of medals in it. Having won the bid to host the Commonwealth Games in the year 2010, it’s an issue of great speculation and interest to witness how India fares as a host too.
During the Commonwealth Games in 2006, most of the world's greatest athletes representing 71 countries will come together to Melbourne.
Preparations are already going on, like: Recruiting volunteers, priming the venues and composition of the opening ceremony, so on ..
The Queen’s Baton Relay is an interesting & immense tradition of the Commonwealth Games which go through all Commonwealth countries ahead of the games. It left Buckingham Palace in March 2005 and will return back to Melbourne in March 2006.
To assess the Chances of India at Commonwealth Games 2006, let us look back once at the stats of last Commonwealth Games held in 2002, India stood 4th in rank with Australia, England and Canada at top three positions. The total medals won by India were 69 with 30 Gold medals. Indian women notched more gold medals (16) then men (14).
In commonwealth games 2010 too, 71 nations will be participating.
Looking at stats of India's overall performance in previous Commonwealth Games highlights India's winning majorly in Athletics, Boxing, Wrestling and Weightlifting. Minor wins in Shooting, Hockey and Badminton. The total number of sports in 2002 was 17 which is high as against 10 in 1994. However this increase in number of sports does not increase the chances of India winning more medals as the core sports in which India has won medals were included in 1994, 1998 as well as 2002.
India has not shown any wins in sports like Gymnastics, Tennis and Swimming. In 2002, Anjali Vedpathak and Jaspal Rana won 14 gold in shooting. Women lifters won 11 gold. Women athletes Anju Bobby George and Nilan J Singh won medals. In 2010, individual wins should rule the roost again and try to bring India at rank 3.
About the Author: Mr. J. Singh is an eminent writer with his respectable presence in the field of Article / Content Writing, since last 15 years. He writes on different subjects and issues like: sports, games, events, internet, life, health, interiors, website etc. Mostly, he writes for: http://www.commonwealthgames2010.com
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