Who opened 2010 Commonwealth Games?
The final medal tally was led by Australia with 74 golds and 177 most medals overall….2010 Commonwealth Games.
| Logo of the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Delhi, India |
| Officially opened by | Charles, Prince of Wales and Pratibha Patil, President of India |
| Officially closed by | Edward, Earl of Wessex |
| Athlete’s Oath | Abhinav Bindra |
Where was the 2010 Commonwealth Games venue?
New Delhi
2010 Commonwealth Games/Location
The vibrant city of New Delhi, home to 14 million people, hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. This was the first time India has hosted the Games and only the second time the event has been held in Asia (Kuala Lumpur in 1998 was the first).
Which of the following was the mascot of 2010?
Shera – The Mascot
Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, is the most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. His name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger.
Which sport made a debut at the Commonwealth Games 2010 that were held in Delhi India?
For the first time in the history of the Games, India won a medal in Gymnastics, where Ashish Kumar won a Silver and a Bronze….
| India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Website | olympic.ind.in |
| in Delhi, India | |
| Competitors | 495 |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Abhinav Bindra Closing: Gagan Narang |
Which country won the most medals in the Commonwealth Games of 2010?
Botswana, the Cayman Islands and Samoa won their first ever Commonwealth Games gold medals. Australian swimmer Alicia Coutts emerged as the most successful athlete with five gold medals….Medal table.
| CGA | Australia (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Gold | 74 |
| Silver | 55 |
| Bronze | 48 |
| Total | 177 |
Which country won the last Commonwealth Games?
Australia
MEDAL TALLY
| Rank | Nation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 198 |
| 2 | England | 136 |
| 3 | India | 66 |
| 4 | Canada | 82 |
When did India participate in the Commonwealth Games for the 1st time *?
The Republic of India joined the Commonwealth during 1947 on attaining independence and have been to fifteen Commonwealth Games, their first Games being in the second edition in 1934.
What was the mascot of the Delhi Commonwealth Games?
Shera
Games Mascots: Delhi 2010 In 2010, the mascot was a Royal Bengal named Shera. The mascot is depicted wearing a white sporting jersey and blue shorts. The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. The mascot embodies values that the Indian nation is proud of: majesty, courage, power and grace.
When was the first Commonwealth Games held in India?
India has competed in all but four editions of the Commonwealth Games; starting at the second Games in 1934. India has also hosted the games once, in 2010. The most successful event for India in these games is shooting….Overall Medal Tally By Games.
| Year | 1934 London, England |
|---|---|
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Is China part of Commonwealth Games?
Why India does well in Commonwealth Games, not in Olympics. For example, in the 2010 or 2014 Asian games, countries which were ahead of India (China, Japan, North and South Korea, Iran, Thailand and Kazakhstan) are not part of the Commonwealth.
Which city will host 2022 Commonwealth Games?
Birmingham
2022 Commonwealth Games/Location
Which country will host 2022 Commonwealth Games?
2022 Commonwealth Games/Location
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England.
When did the baton arrive at the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
The baton arrived at the 2010 Games opening ceremony on 3 October 2010, after visiting the other 54 nations of the Commonwealth and travelling throughout India, reaching millions of people to join in the celebrations for the Games. The baton arrived in India on 25 June 2010 through the Wagah Border crossing from Pakistan.
Who declared the Commonwealth Games open?
The Prince of Wales (representing Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth) and President of India Pratibha Patil officially declared the Games open. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the host nation, India, attended the opening ceremony as well.
What is the logo of the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
The logo of the 2010 Commonwealth Games is an image of Chakra, India’s national symbol of freedom, unity and power. The silhouette of the figures spiralling upwards from the Chakra, represents the growth of India into a vibrant nation and the games motto, Come out and play.
When were the Commonwealth Games held in India?
e The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Delhi 2010, was an international multi-sport event that was held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010.
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