Commonwealth Games have emerged as one of the most popular multi-sport events. This multinational event is held every four years. The most talented and privileged athletes from around the Commonwealth nations are known to illuminate the event with their presence. The CGF or Commonwealth Games Federation is the organization behind the setup, control, and direction provided to the Commonwealth games. Every year, the number of athletes attending the games counts up to 5,000. History of Commonwealth Games dates back to the year 1930. This was the year that saw the first ever commonwealth games taking place in Hamilton, Canada. At that time, eleven countries participated in the event. The number of athletes who participated in the games counted up to four hundred at that time.
The upcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 is anticipated to be one of the most popular of the events held in the past years. This time, it’s none other than India who is hosting the event. The games are to be played in the Common wealth village of Delhi.
This village is known for covering an area of around 27 acres. The National Capital Territory is all set to host the event that has an international stand. Tourism is a sector that has immensely benefited from the Commonwealth games factor. Moreover, it is the concept of brand India that is getting a boost. It is not just the image of city receiving a boost, but India as a whole getting a face lift. After Olympics, Common wealth Games remains the largest internationally acclaimed platform for sports. This influential sporting event is known for being beneficial to the countries hosting it. If previous records are taken into account, then cities that have hosted the event in the past are known to have gained a lot from organizing the games. Some of the names that benefited from hosting CWG in the past include Manchester and Melbourne. Indian tourism sector is expecting a lot from the upcoming CWG. The most important reason behind the success of such events accounts to the youth-flavor associated with it. In the long run, it is not just the sports sector that is going to get a boost. There is a whole lot opportunities for other tourism related sections like spas and adventure sports.