The two sides of the Games

By Dukhi Kumar Ranjit & Biren

New Delhi: No doubt the Common Wealth Games (CWG) has given a much needed face lift to Delhi matching with international standards. This is no doubt an imaginative and creative achievement.. The Games not only brings cheers and happiness to the minds of the athletes but also to the people of India and around the globe.. These days India is hogging the international limelight as the world media has given a thumbs up to the host nation. All are keenly waiting for the much talked about closing ceremony.. India had put up a splendid show at the opening ceremony showcasing its rich heritage and diverse culture.

The spectators are having a gala time. Athletes are very much enthusiastic to take active part in different games and numerous track and field events. In the true spirit of sports they are aiming at excellenceAthelets and their nations are vying with one another to bring glory and happiness to their own country by bagging maximum number of medals..

But all are not excited by the Games. Here is a comment by a road-side shop-keeper at Kaushambi: “CWG is only a momentary action and after October 14, 2010, all in Delhi will be the same again as it was before, so why to bother and spend all the time on it… This is not even beneficial for people like us”. This was a piece of plain speaking by an ordinary citizen who has least interested in CWG. He does not bother about what is going on in and around Delhi. His prime concern is his family. He comes to the Kaushambi Park, by 4pm everyday and sells his items till 10 pm..For him life is a challenge, not the Games!.