Statement by Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on the Commonwealth Games
26 September 2010
"Games will honour athletes" Secretary-General says
In an address to Commonwealth leaders in New York on 26 September, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma said:
"Good grounds have now been demonstrated to have confidence in the Government of India and the Commonwealth Games Federation. They have gripped the challenges, and we wish them well as they enter the final stages of preparations. The Commonwealth is an association of goodwill, and so we wish India and the Games Federation all possible success and our support.
"I was delighted to learn yesterday that all 71 nations will be present. So, my own sense of optimism, commitment and enthusiasm for this great Commonwealth event is clearly shared!
"For thousands of athletes, the Commonwealth Games are an inspiration and an aspiration. They have set a standard over the years for co-operation and friendship that has earned them the label of the ‘Friendly Games’. They will go ahead. They will honour the athletes who have invested so much energy into their participation. And they will be a celebration of the diversity and opportunity on which the Commonwealth is founded."
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These are challenging times for the Commonweath, its Sports Federation, as well as the host country to ensure that the Commonwealth Games (the Games) would commence in an amicable manner. The Games could be considered an "English Speaking Olympiad" but it is also a focus of the sports world for new records, new stars and innovations in sports and event management. Wishing you every success.
We need more coverage in Commonwealth news about the Commonwealth Games and thevalue of sport in developing individuals, communities and nations.
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