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The visit of the the Evaluation Commission of the 2010 Commonwealth
Games once again illustrated first-hand proof of government
commitment to India staging the Games at all levels. The government
of India is fully supporting the bidding of the Games with
its agreement to fully underwrite the whole budget including
both operational and capital costs. The Indian government
is passionate about bringing the Commonwealth to India for
the first time, a country that comprises 55% of the Commonwealth's
population.
The governments of India at all levels are passionate about
bringing the Commonwealth to India for the first time, a country
that comprises 55% of the Commonwealth's population. It has
their full support up to and including agreeing to fully underwrite
the whole Games budget including both operational and capital
costs.
- The government is willing to agree to and enter into the
Host City Contract as provided by the CGF. The government
has already given a guarantee to conduct the Games in accordance
with the constitution, protocols, and regulations of the
CGF.
- The government will underwrite any shortfall between revenue
and expenditure of the Organizing Committee.
- The government has approved in principle to meet the cost
of the construction of the indoor and outdoor stadium in
the Yamuna Sports Complex, upgradation of existing infrastructure
of the DDA and to set up the Games Village.
The government also commits to provide all Government and
Municipal services at cost.
The indian style of working will result in an Organizing
Committe that is "as one." Rather than have demarcation
between the OC and the government who will undertake many
key activities as security and transport, these groups will
become part of a single team rather than simply external service
providers.
This approach will allow us to guarantee the continuity of
staff all the way from the bid process upto the staging of
the Games. They will be committed to the planning and the
staging of the games, not being distracted by other sporting
events.
Our bid is about making conditions as comfortable as possible
for competing teams and athletes. To help achieve this the
entry procedures for India will be simplified with the accreditation
identity cards replacing the need to obtain visas for athletes
and officials. Special procedures will be put into place to
facilitate the import/export of equipment directly associated
with events of Games, including bicycles, javelins, hockey
sticks and firearms.
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VIKRAM VERMA - MINISTER
Youth Affairs And Sports
Government Of IndiaNew Delhi- 110001.
24th May, 2003
Dear Mr. Fennell,
The Government of India has accorded its
approval to the proposal of the Indian Olympic Association
to bid for 2010 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by the
city of Delhi. Though India has been always keen but
has not so far, got an opportunity to host Commonwealth
Games. The allotment of Games to India will give a big
boost to sports not only in India but also in our entire
region.
India is the founder of the Asian Games
as well as the Asian Games Federation, now known as
the Olympic Council of Asia. During the last five decades
we have hosted numerous international Championships
and Tournaments in various games and sports. Delhi has
modern sports infrastructure, which will be further
strengthened by the Government if the Games are allotted
to India. The entire sports infrastructure will be placed
at the disposal of the Organising Committee, which will
successfully organise the Games.
Government of India, therefore, undertake
to support the Bid of the City of Delhi to host the
Games, guarantee free entry to India of all accredited
athletes and delegates of the participating countries
and further guarantee that the Games will be organised
in accordance with the constitution, protocols and regulations
of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
I request you to please give the youth
of India an opportunity to witness Commonwealth Games
in their own country and to provide an opportunity to
our ancient and world famous beautiful city of Delhi
to play host to the Commonwealth Games Federation and
athletes participating in the Games.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(VIKRAM VERMA)
Mr. Michael Fennell,
Chairman,
Commonwealth Games Federation,
19 Mayfair, Forest Hills,
PO Box 49, Kingston 10, Jamaica.
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 LEADER
OF OPPOSITION (LOK SABHA)
44, PARLIAMENT HOUSE
NEW DELHI-110 001
PHONE : 23016705, 23034285
FAX : 23017470
SONIA GANDHI
May 1, 2003
Dear Mr. Fennell,
I am writing to you to convey you the full support of the Congress Party for
India’s bid for the 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi.
Delhi has a proud sporting tradition and heritage as well as world class facilities.
All of Delhi’s citizen’s would be honoured and pleased
to host the 2010 Games. Please be assured that the City
of Delhi and its people are united behind this bid.
The Congress Party looks forward to your favourable consideration and response
to this request for providing Delhi an opportunity to
host the 2010 Games.
With good wishes.
Yours sincerely
(Sonia Gandhi)
Mr. Michael Fennell
Chairman
Commonwealth Games Federation
Walkden House, 10 Melton Street,
London NW1 2 EB.
10, JANPATH,
NEW DELHI - 110 011 l TEL.: 23012686, 23014481. FAX
: 23018651.
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 IOA/CG-2010/BIDDC
14th May, 2003
Sub.: Bid Document for the 2010 Commonwealth
Games
Dear Mr. Fennell
I have the honour to submit the Bid of the Indian Olympic
Association for hosting the XIX Commonwealth Games in
2010 in Delhi.
All the documents have been completed as per the requirements
as enunciated in the CGF Constitution and the Invitation
to Bid and other relevant guidelines.
The Govt. of India and the city of Delhi have agreed to cooperate
with the CGF and the Indian Olympic Association to establish
and comply with the joint marketing programme as laid
down in the guide-lines and more specifically, in the
Host City Contract.
I take this opportunity to promise the CGF and member Countries
that Delhi will deliver the best Commonwealth Games,
ever !
With personal regards,
Yours Sincerely,
(SURESH KALMADI)
President
Mr. Michael Fennell,
Chairman,
Commonwealth Games Federation
Walkden House, 10 Melton Street,
London NW1 2 EB
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003. (India)
Tel.: (91-11) 24366950, 24366951, 24366952. Fax : (91-11)
24365953
e-mail : ioa@nde.vsnl.net.in
website :http://nocindia.nic.in
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 LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR
DELHI
RAJ NIWAS
DELHI-110054
14th May, 2003
My dear Mr. Fennell
I am glad that the Indian Olympic Association is making a
bid to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi
Delhi is a unique city, built with the stones of myth and
tradition and the mortar of modernity. It has centuries
of unbroken history, from the ancient to the contemporary.
As the capital city of India, it reflects the country’s
diverse, pluralistic and cosmopolitan composition. It
is a city inspired by its heritage, while remaining
open to innovation and modernity. It has good hotels
and amenities for visitors. In recent years, Delhi has
hosted major international events, including the Commonwealth
Heads of Government Meeting, the summit-level meeting
of the Non-Aligned Movement and, most recently, the
8th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention
on Climate Change.
Delhi had hosted the first Asian Games, followed by the 9th
Asian Games. The excellent available sports infrastructure
in the city has been maintained in good shape and will
be further augmented for the Commonwealth Games. Besides,
we have set aside land for building a brand new Games
Village, as also two new well equipped indoor stadia.
The Government of the National Capital Territory of
Delhi is fully committed to providing all the needed
support to the Organising Committee in successfully
hosting the Games.
It will give us the greatest pleasure to welcome the Commonwealth
fraternity and sports persons to our city. I am, therefore,
writing to request you and the Commonwealth Games Federation
to consider favourably Delhi’s bid to host the Commonwealth
Games.
With my best regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Vijai Kapoor)
Mr. Michael Fennell,
Chairman,
Commonwealth Games Federation,
19 Mayfair, Forest Hills,
PO Box 49, Kingston 10, Jamaica.
Office : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003,
Ph. (Off.): 24366660, 24369400. (Res.) 23715070, 23715051.
Fax : 23715045
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 President
(Status-Cabinet Minister)
All India Council of Sports
V.K. MALHOTRA
May 20, 2003
Dear Shri Suresh Kalmadi ji,
I am happy to learn that Indian Olympic Association is bidding
to host 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
The Central Government and Sports Authority of India would
focus their attention to make the games a grand success.
In this respect the All India Council of Sports and
entire sports fraternity of country would be happy to
host the games and lend full support to the proposal
of the Indian Olympic Association to Bid to stage the
games.
(VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA)
Shri Suresh Kalmadi
Member of Parliament,
President,
Indian Olympic Association,
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
New Delhi.
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 SHEILA
DIKSHIT
CHIEF MINISTER
GOVT. OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
DELHI SECRETARIAT, I.P. ESTATE, NEW DELHI-110002.
Dated : 03 / 04 / 03
Dear Suresh ji,
I have your letter of March 13,2003 conveying the decision
of Government of India in principle for hosting of the
2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi by the Indian Olympic
Association.
I am happy to note that the Olympic Association is readying
to bid by May 2003 to the Commonwealth Games Federation
for allotment of Games 2010 in Delhi.
I wish to convey that the Government of Delhi welcomes
the step and will extend all possible support for holding
of the Commonwealth Games 2010.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
(SHEILA DIKSHIT)
Shri Suresh Kalmadi, M.P.
President, Indian Olympic Association,
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi-110003.
PHONE : OFF.: 23392020, 23392030. FAX : 23392111.
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Jaishree Panwar
MAYOR - DELHI
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI
TOWN HALL, DELHI-110006.
04th April, 2003
Dear Shri Kalmadi,
I am in receipt of your letter No. IOA/BID-2010/CWG/MCD dated
13.3.2003 regarding 2010 Commonwealth Games. The Municipal
Corporation of Delhi shall be extremely keen to provide
all assistance, in case the Indian Olympic Association
is selected for holding the 2010 Commonwealth Games
in Delhi. In the past also, the Municipal Corporation
of Delhi had actively participated in the preparation
of the 1982 Asian Games. It shall be our endeavour to
provide full support, if 2010 Commonwealth Games are
hosted in Delhi.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
(Jaishree Panwar)
Shri Suresh Kalmadi, M.P.
President, Indian Olympic Association,
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
New Delhi-110003.
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