NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- Snippets for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
M'SIAN MEDAL WINNERS RECEIVE CASH, MEDAL WINNERS IN INDIA RECEIVE TRAIN TICKETS
In Malaysia, athletes are normally rewarded with cash for the medals they won in sports events but here in India, winners are to get free luxury train rides to various tourist attractions. Each medal winner, along with a companion, will be given complimentary passes for travel in luxury trains Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey or Maharaja Express.
In case of team events, each team member along with the coach, would be given complimentary tickets by the tourism ministry. These trains are the epitome of luxury travel and will take visitors across various tourist destinations.
BAN ON COINS AND KEYS AT VENUES IRK SPECTATORS
At first coins were banned from competition venues but now police here have extended the ban on other things as, especially keys, and that has annoyed many spectators. Despite protests by many spectators who carried with them their house or car keys, the authorities were adamant that such items could be a threat to athletes competing in the games. Some spectators went back to their cars to drop their keys, some went back straight home feeling disappointed for not being able to watch the games.
SECURITY MAIN CONCERN, VIDEO CAMERAS NOT ALLOWED AT GAMES VENUES
Security remains the main concern of the 2010 Commonwealth Games authorities as prior to the opening on Sunday, police have been very cautious on certain items including cameras and accessories. Many of the police personnel on duty, especially those of lower ranks, were at first unable to differentiate between a still or video camera. Lenses which are higher than the 70-200mm such as the telephoto 300mm to 600mm used by the press photographers seemed so alien to most of them that they checked the lenses very thoroughly to make sure the equipments were really not a threat of some kind at competition venues. This caused many media practitioners to be held up at entry points. By now, after some explanation by cameramen and journalist, the police personnel are aware such equipments and reduce the hassle. Due to rights issue, video cameras are barred from being brought into competition venues.
-- BERNAMA
M'SIAN MEDAL WINNERS RECEIVE CASH, MEDAL WINNERS IN INDIA RECEIVE TRAIN TICKETS
In Malaysia, athletes are normally rewarded with cash for the medals they won in sports events but here in India, winners are to get free luxury train rides to various tourist attractions. Each medal winner, along with a companion, will be given complimentary passes for travel in luxury trains Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey or Maharaja Express.
In case of team events, each team member along with the coach, would be given complimentary tickets by the tourism ministry. These trains are the epitome of luxury travel and will take visitors across various tourist destinations.
BAN ON COINS AND KEYS AT VENUES IRK SPECTATORS
At first coins were banned from competition venues but now police here have extended the ban on other things as, especially keys, and that has annoyed many spectators. Despite protests by many spectators who carried with them their house or car keys, the authorities were adamant that such items could be a threat to athletes competing in the games. Some spectators went back to their cars to drop their keys, some went back straight home feeling disappointed for not being able to watch the games.
SECURITY MAIN CONCERN, VIDEO CAMERAS NOT ALLOWED AT GAMES VENUES
Security remains the main concern of the 2010 Commonwealth Games authorities as prior to the opening on Sunday, police have been very cautious on certain items including cameras and accessories. Many of the police personnel on duty, especially those of lower ranks, were at first unable to differentiate between a still or video camera. Lenses which are higher than the 70-200mm such as the telephoto 300mm to 600mm used by the press photographers seemed so alien to most of them that they checked the lenses very thoroughly to make sure the equipments were really not a threat of some kind at competition venues. This caused many media practitioners to be held up at entry points. By now, after some explanation by cameramen and journalist, the police personnel are aware such equipments and reduce the hassle. Due to rights issue, video cameras are barred from being brought into competition venues.
-- BERNAMA
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