The grand opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games on 3rd october 2010 Sunday put the spotlight back on to the Games. And for a change, the media that had largely been critical of Delhi's efforts in the build up to the Games, showered praises for the wonderful show and effort.
The Guardian said, "Concerns of recent weeks forgotten as exciting event launches games amid atmosphere of national pride and celebrations change."
The Telegraph, also published from London, described the events as, "The biggest sporting spectacle India has ever hosted kicked off in typically colourful fashion... And there we were thinking it might never happen."
The Guardian said, "Concerns of recent weeks forgotten as exciting event launches games amid atmosphere of national pride and celebrations change."
The Telegraph, also published from London, described the events as, "The biggest sporting spectacle India has ever hosted kicked off in typically colourful fashion... And there we were thinking it might never happen."
The Australian, published from New South Wales, wrote, "After weeks dominated by the old India of corruption, poverty and chaos the new "Incredible India" of diversity and cultural pride showed its face."
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