Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman, Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi with Mr. Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero Honda Motors Ltd. at the event held in Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi to announce Hero Honda Motors Ltd. as the major private sector partner for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Shera, the mascot of Delhi 2010 is also seen. PHOTO: CWG 2010

By our correspondent

NEW DELHI, December 11, 2009: Hero Honda Motors Ltd, the world’s largest two wheeler manufacturer, and one of the largest promoters of sports in the country, has become the major private sector partner for XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The announcement was made today at a glittering ceremony by the Organizing Committee at Hotel The Ashok. Hero Honda will be the Presenting Partner for the National Sector of the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Organising Committee Chairman Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, M.P., said on the occasion, “We are delighted to have Hero Honda as a Partner for the Commonwealth Games 2010 and as the Presenting Partner for the Queen’s Baton Relay – National Sector. The Queen’s Baton will enter India from the Wagha Border after completing a journey of 170,000 kms across all Commonwealth countries. The Baton would spread the message of ‘Peace through Sports’ as it enters India from Pakistan. Hero Hondo would play a prominent role in greeting the Baton in India and also when the Baton traverses the entire length and breadth of the country”.

Mr. Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero Honda said, “We are delighted to be associated with such a prestigious global event in our country’s sporting history. Sports have always been an integral part of Hero Honda’s cultural fabric. The company is committed to promoting sports within the country with the objective of seeing India emerge as a global superpower in sports.

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