2010 Commonwealth Games

Get ready for the Commonwealth Games, a super exciting event where athletes from countries that used to be part of the British Empire come together to compete! In 2010, this amazing party happened in Delhi, India. It was like a giant playground for grown-ups, with thousands of athletes showing off their skills in lots of different sports.

Think of it as a huge international sports festival where everyone cheers for their favorite teams and athletes!

Over 4,300 athletes from 71 different countries and places joined the fun in Delhi. They competed in 21 different sports, like swimming, running, and gymnastics. It was the biggest Commonwealth Games ever!

The opening and closing ceremonies were held in a giant stadium called Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Imagine a stadium so big it could fit thousands of people cheering – that's where the magic happened!

Every big event needs a cool mascot, and the 2010 Commonwealth Games had Shera! Shera is a tiger, and tigers are known for being strong and fast, just like the athletes. There was even a special song for the games called 'Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto,' which means something like 'Live, Rise, Grow, Win!' It was sung by a famous musician named A.R. Rahman, who has won big awards for his music.

This was a super special time because it was the very first time the Commonwealth Games were held in India! It was also the second time they were held in Asia. The athletes from India did an amazing job, winning lots of medals and coming in second place overall. Australia won the most medals, but India showed everyone how talented they are. It was a fantastic celebration of sports and friendship!