Team India committed to hosting best Commonwealth Games ever

Central Bank of India to sell tickets through its branches

New Delhi: Speaking at the occasion of the inauguration of the first ATM for the games by Central Bank of India, the Official Banker for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi at the OC headquarters, Chairman of Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, thanked Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Sports Minister Dr. M.S.Gill and Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi for their personal involvement and deep commitment and support in upholding the vision of the Organising Committee of holding the best ever Commonwealth Games.

"Team India is working towards the success of the Commonwealth Games" he added.

Mr. Kalmadi also stressed on the partnership with Central Bank of India, the first Swadeshi Bank of India and outlined that the partnership would see Central Bank of India retailing the tickets for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi across its vast network in the country.

"Our partnership with Commonwealth Games has started with Shera, the official Mascot of the Commonwealth Games being the first to withdraw cash from the ATM. We are going to ensure that we partner the Organising Committee in hosting the Games successfully. We will use our strong network to convey the spirit of sportsmanship and take the message of Commonwealth Games across India" said, Mr. S. Sridhar, CMD, Central Bank of India.

Outlining the progress made so far Mr. Kalmadi said, "Delhi is getting a sporting legacy on account of the rapid infrastructure development we are seeing in the city. Metro, world class airport will propel Delhi as a modern city with top amenities and will pave the way for further sporting action for the country."

Expressing his delight at the inauguration of the ATM, Mr.T.S. Darbari, Joint Director General, Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi said that, "Through this partnership Central Bank of India has access to a global platform of the Commonwealth nations which can assist the bank to achieve a higher intyernational presence. Powerful synergies can evolve in the activity of the Commonwealth Business Club of India."

Also present at the occasion was Mr. Parimal Rai, Chairman, NDMC who congratulated the Organising Committee and Central Bank of India in starting a new chapter as a lead up to the Games.