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Martial artists mark thundering start to Games
closure
Thursday, October 14, 2010 07:34:48 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
A dazzling display of martial arts from the far corners of India
kicked off the closing ceremony for the 19th Commonwealth Games
here Thursday, promising a spectacle to behold for the millions
watching all over the world.
Among the thousands who had packed into the Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium, which was also the venue for the spectacular Oct 3
opening ceremony, was Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the
chief guest. Accompanying him were Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,
Vice President Hamid Ansari and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
The crowds roared, the lights danced, and into a stage swathed in
red light came over 500 martial artists carrying swords, sticks
and other traditional weapons to mark "Agni", the glory of sports.
The closing ceremony capped 12 days of sporting glory that saw
Australia take home the biggest haul of medals at 177, including
74 gold. For the first time in the history of the Games, India
took the second slot with a rich haul of 101 medals, including 38
gold.
England ended up with 143 medals, including 37 gold.
The gala was also a tribute to the 6,700 athletes of the 71
participating teams from Africa, the Americas, Asia, the
Caribbean, 10 from Europe and 13 from Oceania.
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