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This mega sports event is being hosted by India from October 3rd 2010 to 14th October 2010. The Games will be held at New Delhi. The Mascot for this games is Shera, the tiger. In Indian mythology, the tiger is associated with Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Shakti (or female power) and the vanquisher of evil. It represents the modern Indian with positive attitude, who is proud of its ancient heritage and fierce competitor with integrity and honesty.
There are 17 events. The details of the events venue and dates are given below:-
| No | Event | Venue | Dates (Oct'10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatics | Dr.SPM Swimming Complex | 6th to 13th |
| 2 | Archery | Yamuna Sports Complex | 4th to 10th |
| 3 | Athletics | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | 6th to 12th & 14th |
| 4 | Badminton | Siri Fort Sports Complex | 4th to 14th |
| 5 | Boxing | Talkatora Indoor Stadium | 5th to 11th &13th |
| 6 | Cycling | IG Sports Complex | 5th to 10th & 13th |
| 7 | Gymnastics | IG Sports Complex | 4th to 8th;12th to 14th |
| 8 | Hockey | Maj Dhyan Chand National Stadium | 4th to 14th |
| 9 | Lawn Bowls | JN Sports Complex | 4th to 13th |
| 10 | Netball | Thyagaraj Sports Complex | 4th to 12th & 14th |
| 11 | Rugby Seven | Delhi University | 11th to 12th |
| 12 | Cycling | Dr.Karni Singh Shotting Range | 6th to 13th |
| 13 | Squash | Siri Fort Sports Complex | 4th to 13th |
| 14 | Table Tennis | Yamuna Sports Complex | 4th to 14th |
| 15 | Tennis | R.K.Khanna Sports Stadium | 4th to 10th |
| 16 | Weightlifting | JN Sports Complex | 4th to 12th |
| 17 | Wrestling | IG Sports Complex | 5th to 10th |
Apart from this there is a grand opening ceremony on 3rd and an closing ceremony on 14th, which the orgainsers say will be memorable.
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