What does this sort of news say about India?

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Despite illness, England's Rebecca Adlington won the gold medal in the 400m freestyle

The moment following the 50m freestyle final that Yolane Kukla, another Australian, realises she's won

Sarah Storey, the first disabled athlete ever to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games, competes in the 3,000m individual pursuit. She finished sixth overall and misses the chance of a second ride

 

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corruption or pure incompetent

Investigation launched into absent Games fans
NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games officials insisted on Saturday that ticket revenue had reached the million dollar mark, but an investigation is underway to unravel the mystery of the missing fans.

The first week of the 11-day showpiece has seen many sports played out in front of virtually empty or half-filled arenas while there has been a barrage of complaints over ticket booths closed or over-zealous security deterring potential spectators.

"Something is not right," admitted Mike Fennell, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

"We have asked for a thorough report and we hope to have it by Sunday morning."

"There has been some improvement (in attendance) but it can be better. We are keeping the pressure on the organising committee to see what can be done to improve it," he added further.

Organising committee secretary general Lalit Bhanot said that ticket sales have generated almost a million dollars and that almost 55,000 tickets were sold on Friday, Oct 8.

However, he admitted that there was an issue with tickets not taken up by sponsors or their guests.

The Hindustan Times claimed that 3,000 tickets marked as 'complimentary' had been given away to a scrap paper dealer.

"Corporate people are not comimg," said Bhanot. "Therefore we are issuing more tickets to ensure better attendance."

 

[Char_Azn]

Re: corruption or pure incompetent

LOL Give free also no one wants to go!!!! Even our lousy YOG got enough pple to actually pay for tix after the first 2-3 days of blunder

 

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Hawk-eye ... A bird circles the field of play before the Hockeyroos-Scotland women's match.
Members of the accipitridae family were among the spectators who checked out the activities at the hockey events in Delhi on Saturday.
Hide detailsHawk-eye ... A bird circles the field of play before the Hockeyroos-Scotland women's match. Photo: Getty Images

Australian player Catriona Forrest makes an attempts at goal against Scotland. Photo: AFP

 

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dog stop games, ah neh useless

IT'S a dog's life here in Delhi as a sparse crowd at this morning's athletics events was swollen by a four-legged arrival.

DOG'S LIFE: One of Delhi's many stray canines temporarily brought action to a halt during this morning's track and field session at the Commonwealth Games

He swaggered into the stadium but resisted the temptation to leave a deposit in the long jump pit or even attempt a bit of hurdling down the back straight.

Officials sprung quickly into action - frantically waving the confused but laid-back canine in the direction of the nearest exit.

"It's not an uncommon phenomenon. We've had dogs, we've had cats, foxes. There are no physical barriers at the exit points. There are only moveable barriers. Once they get past the fence they are in," said IAAF technical director Kevin Davies.

Stray dogs are everywhere in Delhi, indeed the local police use monkeys to keep them under control.

A dog famously knocked David Millar off his bike during the first stage of the Tour de France - and the Scot may be right to be worried ahead of tomorrow's road race.

 

[1sickpuppy II]

Is itjust me or do u guys have this stinking feeling that those swimming pool water came from their most famous river the Ganges ( not sure if correct spelling)

 

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Singapore's Ma Liang reacts in front of the English team after winning a point against England's Andrew Baggaley during the table tennis men's team gold medal match at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.

Singapore's Ma Liang reacts after winning a point against England's Andrew Baggaley during the table tennis men's team gold medal match at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.​

 

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The night started off badly for Singapore when Gao Ning, lost the opener to Liam Pitchford 11-4, 11-6, 8-11, 9-11, 11-13.
The Singapore bench looked stunned when Gao, the world No.17, lost to a 17-year-old teenager ranked 292 in the world.

Gao later made no mistake, beating Paul Drinkhall 9-11, 11-9, 11-1, 11-7 .

Singapore's Gao Ning reacts after winning the gold medal at the table tennis men's team gold medal match at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.

Singapore's table tennis player Gao Ning (2nd R) together with teammates Cai Xiaoli, Ma Liang, Pang Xue Jie, and Yang Zi celebrate after winning the gold medal against England at the table tennis men's team gold medal match at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.
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Singapore's table tennis players including Yang Zi (C), Ma Liang (2nd L) and Gao Ning (2nd R) pose with their medals and national flag during the table tennis men's team awards ceremony at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010. Singapore won the Commonwealth Games men's team table tennis gold on Saturday when they came from behind to defeat England 3-1 in the final.​

 

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Athletes compete in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.

Athletes compete in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.​

 

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Mercy Wanjiru Njoroge, Milcah Chemos Cheywa and Gladys Jerotich Kipkemoi (L-R), all of Kenya, compete in the women's 3000 meter steeplechase final event during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Gold medallist Milcah Chemos Cheywa (R) of Kenya and compatriot silver medallist Mercy Wanjiru Njoroge cross the finish line in the women's steeplechase at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Gold medallist Milcah Chemos Cheywa (R) of Kenya, is assisted by teammate and silver medallist Mercy Wanjiru Njoroge, as she vomits, following the women's 3000 metre steeplechase at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Gold medallist Milcah Chemos Cheywa (L), bronze medallist Gladys Jerotich Kipkemoi (C), and silver medallist Mercy Wanjiru Njoroge all of Kenya, celebrate following the women's steeplechase at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.​

 

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Singapore's Cheng Jian Huan competes in the women's 10m pairs air rifle shooting finals at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Singapore's Jasmine Ser Wei Xiang (R) and Cheng Jian Huan pose with their silver medals in the women's 10m pairs air rifle shooting finals at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Malaysia's Nur Suyani (L) and Nur Ayuni pose with their gold medals after winning the women's 10m pairs air rifle shooting finals at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.
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A car (front) stuck in heavy traffic blocks the dedicated lane for Commonwealth Games vehicles en route to the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, one of the Games' venues, in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.​

 

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Indian Grenadiers regiment soldiers make their way back after a medal presentation ceremony at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.​

 

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Anita North of England competesl in the Womens Singles Trap at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.

Anita North of England displays her tatto while celebrating her gold medal in the women singles trap shooting event at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.

Anita North of England (C), Scotland's Shona Marshall (L), and Gaby Ahrens of Namibia (R) pose with their respective gold, silver and bronze medals during the women's singles trap shooting medal ceremony at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010.
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why they actually believe ah neh claim that many tickers were sold

Commonwealth Games organisers continued to wrestle with the riddle of why crowds were so sparse at venues when so many tickets had been sold, while health issues continued to dog athletes in Delhi on Saturday.

Officials maintain ticket sales for the October 3-14 event are closing on the million mark but rows of empty seats marked most venues on the sixth day of competition.

"We are receiving several reports people are going to ticket offices and being told there are no tickets available when there are empty seats in the venues," Games Federation chief Michael Fennell told a morning news conference.

"We have been promised this morning that there will be a full investigation as something is not right with these ticket sales and the reports that we have been receiving."

The ticketing issue is just the latest in a string of problems to hit the USD 6 billion Games, which India had hoped would display its ability to run a world class event but instead has increasingly become an embarrassment to the nation.

The build-up to the Games was blighted by allegations of corruption, a collapsed footbridge, a filthy athletes' village and shoddy construction, with a series of less spectacular snags continuing to bedevil the event since last Sunday's opening ceremony.

The health issues that caused several athletes to skip the Games rumbled on.

Nigerian table tennis player Ekundayo Nasiru pulled out of the men's singles competition because of malaria, according to his doubles partner.

"He is very sick. He has not been able to eat for the last two days," Monday Merotohun said, although there was no indication whether he had contracted the disease in Delhi.



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shame games now have a new name, malaria games.

 

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Louise Hazel (R) of England competes in the women's 800 metres in the women's heptathlon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.

Louise Victoria Hazel, of England waits for the result of the heptathlon final at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.

Gold medallist Louise Victoria Hazel, of England reacts at the result of the heptathlon final at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi October 9, 2010.​

 

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Louise Hazel of England celebrates winning gold in the women's heptathlon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.
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England's Louise Hazel poses for photographers after the 800m of the Heptathlon of the Track and Field competition of the XIX Commonwealth games on October 9, 2010 in New Delhi. England's Louise Hazel scored 6,156 points from her seven events to claim gold in the Commonwealth Games heptathlon, Canada's Jessica Zelinka (6,100) took the silver and Grace Clements of England (5,819) won the bronze.

Gold medalist Louise Hazel (C) of England celebrates with bronze medalist Grace Clements (R) of England and Pramila Guddanda of India after competing in the women's heptpathlon at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during day six of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 9, 2010 in Delhi, India.​

 

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The leading pack race through streets of Delhi during the women's 112km Road Race at India Gate on day seven of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 10, 2010 in Delhi, India.
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