Kalmadi thankful to PM & Sports Minister for their cooperation

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has thanked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sports Minister M S Gill for their personal involvement and deep commitment in upholding the vision of the OC of producing the best ever games.

"I thank Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Sports Minister Dr M S Gill and Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi for their personal involvement and deep commitment and support in upholding the vision of the Organising Committee of holding the best ever Commonwealth Games. Team India is working towards the success of the Commonwealth Games," Kalmadi said in an Organising Committee release.

Outlining the progress made so far, Kalmadi said rapid infrastructure development will showcase the city as a world destination equipped with all top amenities.

"Delhi is getting a sporting legacy on account of the rapid infrastructure development we are seeing in the city. Metro, world class airport will propel Delhi as a modern city with top amenities and will pave the way for further sporting action for the country."

Commonwealth Games will take place here from October 3 to 14.

Speaking at the occasion of the launch of the first ATM for the games by Central Bank of India, Kalmadi added that the partnership would see Central Bank of India retailing the tickets for the Games across its vast network in the country.