By Sudhansu & Sanoj
New Delhi: India showcased its diverse strengths on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday evening. The pride and glory of the nation came alive in front of over 60,000 spectators and millions of people who were watching television.
The hard work and dedication of thousands of artists, officials and volunteers bore fruit as diverse events were unfolded during the mega show. Though the mismanagement of Organizing Committee put a question mark on the success of the Games, but the opening ceremony was a grand success. India today is much more ahead than ever before. The multi-skilled and multi-decorated infrastructure of the Games venues with advanced technology has proved the country’s might and strength.
President Mrs. Pratibha Patil’s statement, “We show the power of sports….India is diverse and beautiful nation….CWG 2010 are now open. Let the Games begin” at the opening ceremony showed the confidence, courage and might of the nation.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s statement, “Welcome to India, welcome to Games” given at the Stadium also proved the readiness of the nation and its strength.
Even the ordinary men were all praise for the Games. A rickshaw puller, Ramnath Yadav from Murgamondi on the UP-Delhi border, praised and wished for the success of the Games and the country. He said: “Though I am illiterate and ignorant of such Games, yet I am happy. It is a matter of pride as the Games are going to take place in our country”. He further said, “Though my income has come down these days due to some restrictions on the road, yet it won’t be so every day”.
An auto driver, Abhinas Gupta, said, “I am happy that Commonwealth Games are held for the first time in India. It is good that our country is capable of conducting such mega sports. This is the best chance for our nation to come forward”.
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