Delhi paints for Commonwealth

Hundreds of sports lovers had besieged the India gate lawns on March 21 to paint their heart out for the success of the Commonwealth Games beginning from Oct 3.

Led by eminent painters Satish Gujral and Jatin Das, Delhi-ites painted a 200-foot long canvas to mark the milestone event '200 Days-to-Go' for the Games.

Green Games was the underlined theme for the paintings on the 200-foot long canvas.

Satish Gujral stroked the first brush on the canvas inaugurating the gala celebrations.

Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman, Organising Committee, Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi said "As we get closer to the start of the Games, our sense of anticipation and excitement as well as our confidence that we can deliver the best Games ever grows."

"The 200 day-to-go milestone event marks the appreciation to the spirit of the games amongst the people of Delhi and the whole nation," Kalmadi said.

The 200-foot canvas that is being painted by eminent cultural personalities of Delhi will be put on display at a suitable place during the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010," Kalmadi added.