Problems: CWG

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Problem 1. Unclear accountability
Problem 2. Weak monitoring of the progress
Problem 3. Poor decision making and too much interference from non profits
Problem 4. Most importantly: extremely poor marketing, poor handling of the pressure situation - bad handling of the crisis situation.

All contribute to this becoming and excellent opportunity for corruption.

however, positive side of the story needs to be mentioned
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cwg-indian-shooters-begin-indias-gold-haul/132394-5-23.html

"The crowd erupts as Saina is presented with the gold. And the national anthem of India resonates around the arena. That's the 38th time that has happened in this Games." (I am big fan of Saina btw)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2010/india-news/Saina-wins-38th-gold-for-India/articleshow/6747883.cms

awesome ending:
http://sify.com/sports/CWG-comes-to-an-end-with-colourful-ceremony-imagegallery-others-kkownKbjgcd.html

There has been speculation that this extravaganza is going to leave scars on the economy's face. Lets see...

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