POST GAMES REPORT - Commonwealth Games Federation

Key Lessons and Recommendations
• Recognising catering as one of the most important aspects
of the Games is imperative
• It is important to take an early decision on whether
catering should be a completely outsourced service or
whether the organising committee should do the complete
planning and only outsource food and beverages
• A cut-off date for sponsorships, at least six months to
one year before the Games, is essential. In the case of
Delhi 2010, the only sponsor was Coca-Cola Pvt. Ltd. for
all beverages, their logistics and refrigeration. However,
the delay in hiring vendors and getting sponsors led to
escalated costs for the OC CWG Delhi 2010
• Developing or agreeing on service levels keeping in mind
the city’s legacy in terms of logistics and accessibility
to products is imperative especially while finalising the
menus. This could lead to an unforeseen cost increase if
not attended to on time
• Compliance with international standards of food safety is
key to the success of a problem-free event
• Delhi 2010 received zero complaints of food poisoning
from customers groups inside the Games Villages and
venues in spite of issues with workforce meals. One of
the biggest attributes for displeasure was the type of food
that was served to the workforce. Lack of variety was the
cause of contention among the workforce
CEREMONIES
The Ceremonies FA undertook to produce a full range
of Commonwealth Games Ceremonies and events that
highlighted Indian culture and reflected the important
relationship between sports and culture. The mission of the
Ceremonies FA was to conduct successful Opening and
Closing Ceremonies that were unparalleled and unmatched
by previous Commonwealth Games.
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Delhi 2010
Games conveyed one clear and strong message to the world
– India has arrived! The Opening Ceremony gave the world
a window into the 5,000 year old history of India, with
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POST GAMES REPORT DELHI 2010