The grand finale of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games has begun with India showcasing martial arts from across the country. 520 martial artists showed their prowess of the ancient martial arts of the country including Kalaripayattu from Kerala, Silambam from Tamilnadu, Dandpatta from Maharashtra, Gatka from Punjab and from other places. Naga Warriors with their traditional spears moved around with the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium lit up with hi-tech laser beams and colour lights flooding The stadium echoed by spectators as sixteen fire dancers added to the beauty of the martial art dance with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and Guest of honour and Sri Lankan President Rajapaske watched from the pavillion. Queen's representative Earl Of Wessex, Prince Edward who will formally close the Games, were also watching from the pavillion with other VIPs including Sonia Gandhi and Commonwealth Games Federation President Mike Fennell. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani and a number of cabinet Minister besides Delhi Chief Minister and Lt. Governor were also present. The 60-crore rupee helium balloon AEROSTAT reflected the dancers giving a stunning background from the skies. As the games will now go to Glasgow, Scotland, the Bagpipers and drummers of the Indian Armed forces gave a fitting performance to the cheers of the spectators.
News On AIR | October 14, 2010 7:53 PM
Martial arts mark thundering start at CWG 2010 grand finale