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Bid for 2014 Asiad "It is the bid of a billion people" Mr. Kalmadi said
Section Asian Athletics Association Posted on Mon Dec 04, 2006 at 03:37:25 AM EST
Amidst opposition from rival Incheon city in South Korea, India today made a formal presentation of its bid to host the 2014 Asian Games in New Delhi by seeking the whole-hearted support of the continent for the "bid of a billion people".
The Indian contingent, led by IOA President Suresh Kalmadi, made a detailed presentation about its proposed infrastrucure and facilities for the games at a special meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia. Incheon, South Korea, the only other bidder for the games, also made a presentation. In his address, Kalmadi stressed that the bid had the support of the Indian government, which had also sent Sports Secretary Madhukar Gupta as a part of the delegation. "It is the bid of a billion people. The whole of India wants the games to be held there. Therefore, we can expect a bigger participation and involvement," Kalmadi said. Kalmadi asked the OCA members if they had any queries or clarifications regarding India's bid, but none of them raised any questions. This has been interpreted by IOA officials as a virtual clean chit. New Delhi hosted the inaugural Asian Games in 1951 and also staged the ninth edition of the sporting extravaganza in 1982. India will host the 2010 Commonwealth Games which should help to get the Asian Games too when the OCA's General Assembly takes a final decision on the host venue next April. However, the bidders from Incheon launched a scathing attack on New Delhi's bid. Bid leader Shin Yong-Suk said it was not fair for New Delhi to be considered as hosts for a third time.
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