Key Stakeholders of CommonWealth Games 2010

CommonWealth Games Federation

The CGF, headquartered in London, is the organisation that is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games. The CGF is the supreme authority in all matters concerning the Commonwealth Games. In effect, the CGF “owns” the Commonwealth Games in the same way as the International Olympic Committee “owns” the Olympic Games. The governance of the CGF is through the General Assembly and the Executive Board of the Federation. Ultimate authority lies with the General Assembly of member countries and territories, which meets once per year. The Executive Board consists of the Officers of the CGF and a Regional Vice President from each of the CGF` six regions.

The Commonwealth Games is awarded to a Commonwealth Games Association`s (CGA`s) candidate city by the CGF at its General Assembly. This city is chosen seven years in advance of the eventual hosting. The CGF entrusts the CGA of the Host Country with the organisation of the Games.

Through the mechanisms of its Constitution, regulations, rules of conduct, Host City Contract, manuals and knowledge management programmes, the CGF facilitates the preparation for and conduct of the Games while fulfilling its mission of maintaining the integrity of the Commonwealth Games. It also provides an interface between International Federations and CGAs and ensures their complete cooperation during the Games.

For more information on the CGF, log onto www.thecgf.com

Indian Olympic Association

The IOA is the apex sporting body in India responsible for the preparation and participation of competitors in the Olympic Games as well as in events such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. A separate federation at the national level in each game/sport assists the IOA in preparation of sportsmen.

The IOA is the CGA in India and the signatory to the Host City Contract to conduct the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. It is committed, in collaboration with National Sports Federations and GoI to prepare the best possible team for the Delhi Games. It also plays an important role in the finalisation of the Joint Marketing programme Agreement (JMPA) of the Games.

For more information on the IOA, log onto www.olympic.ind.in

Organising Committee

The IOC has delegated the responsibility for fulfilling the obligations of the Host City Contract -- under Protocol 2 of the Contract, in accordance with Article 27 C of the Constitution and with the approval of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) -- to the OC Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010. The OC is thus empowered to plan, manage and deliver Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010. It was formed on February 10, 2005, as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 of India. It is a non-profit autonomous body that works in collaboration with its partners to build a committed team and adopt best practices for the successful delivery of the Games.

For more information on the OC, http://www.cygpune2008.com/

Government of Delhi

The GNCTD represents the host city. It is committed to ensuring the delivery of the required Games infrastructure, civic infrastructure, amenities and services including beautification of the city to provide an enjoyable experience to visitors during the Games. I is committed to comply with all provisions of the Host City Contract.

The two agencies of the GNCTD that are specifically involved in the delivery of the Games are:

• Delhi Development Authority (DDA) which is committed to develop the Games Village in accordance with the venue briefs, and to develop various competition and training venues; and
  
• Delhi Police which is committed to providing security during the Games and associated events in the city of Delhi as well as security cover within all venues, the Games Village, etc.

Government of India

GoI is the sovereign government of the host country that has supported the Games since the initial bid stage. It is committed to ensure adequate funds for the conduct of the Games to the OC as well as for the development of the required infrastructure to various agencies.

The agencies of GoI that are specifically committed to the delivery of the Games are:

• Ministry of Home Affairs for the conduct contingency management and planning; and for the planning and enforcement of security measures in accordance with Games Statement of Securities Principles (GSSP);
• Ministry of External Affairs for assistance in processing Gratis Visa and work permits;
  
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to organise the Games in accordance with the constitution, protocols and regulations of the CGF; and to provide timely funds for the Games infrastructure and Games operations;
  
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry to provide space for Media Press Centre (MPC)/Media Broadcasting Centre (MBC) and warehousing through the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO); and
  
• Sports Authority of India (SAI) to develop competitions and training venues as per the venue briefs; provide the venue media centre at all competition venues and provide the Dope Laboratory.

Source; http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/NewCWG/Template3.aspx?pageid=P:1047