Preparations for CWG at advanced stage: Govt

Noting that the Commonwealth Games is an opportunity for the country to showcase its organisational capacity, the Government on Tuesday said preparations for the sporting extravaganza are at an advanced stage.

"Preparations for the event are at an advanced stage," the UPA government's 'Report to the People 2009-10' released in New Delhi by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.

It said the Games present an "excellent opportunity" to herald India's emergence as a significant sporting nation and showcase its organisational capacity to host such a major international event.

The Games will be held in the capital from October 3 to 14.