India upbeat about 2010 C'wealth Games bid

India fancies its chances of winning the right to host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Indian Olympic Association secretary general Randhir Singh said on Thursday, before leaving to help present his country's bid.

New Delhi and Hamilton, Canada, the two cities left in the bidding after Singapore pulled out, will make their presentations in London on May 30.

The final decision will be made by the Commonwealth Games Federation's general assembly in Kingston, Jamaica, in October-November.

"Our

chances are very good and we are very positive," Singh said. "Technically we are as good as anyone else. We can build any additional infrastructure we will need."

Indian officials believe their chances have been boosted by the country's third-place finish in last year's Manchester Games behind Australia and England.

New Delhi twice hosted the Asian Games, in 1951 and in 1982.

Melbourne will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2006.

Source: REUTERS
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