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Delhi
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Introduction
Introduction The city of New Delhi, with a population of 14 million, will be the host of Commonwealth Games 2010.
This will be the first time India will host the Commonwealth Games and the second time in Asia.
Delhi won the right to host the 2010 Games by defeating the Canadian city of Hamilton by 46 votes to 22 at the CGF General Assembly held in Montego Bay in November 2003.
The Commonwealth Games are to be held in following disciplines: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Net Ball, Shooting, Squash, Rugby 7”s Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
population
The New Delhi population has increased due to people migrating to the capital city owing to better living standards. It is estimated that the population in New Delhi would increase to 40% of the present percentage by 2012. current population is 16,753,235