Kalmadi invites Delhi to take active part in CWG

New Delhi, Mar 31: Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman, Suresh Kalmadi has laid importance on hospitality during the Commonwealth Games as the the international sports event is a massive opportunity for India.

Speaking at a CII conference on 'Commonwealth Games - the Excitement and Opportunities', Kalmadi said that the whole city of Delhi should be get involved in the grand reception of the visitors during CWG.

India successfully holding the prestigious sports event will up the country's prospects of being considered as potential and competent host for Olympics.

During the first green Commonwealth Games, the country is also hoping to play host to and woo the heads of various enterprises, who will be looking at commercial and business opportunities.

Commonwealth Games is set to begin on Oct 3 and conclude on Oct 14.

In an encouraging development, Commonwealth Games Federation (CWF) chief Mike Fennell, who has been nothing but skeptical of India's capabilities to host the games, has also expressed confidence in the country's preparations.

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