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The III Commonwealth Youth Games will be hosted by Pune from 12 to 18 October 2008 at the magnificent Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports City, Balewadi. The notable feature of this event is that the competition venues of all sports events and the Athletes Village are located in one single complex.
The sports city is located 12 KM away from Pune railway station and 22 KM from the airport, on the Mumbai- Pune highway. It occupies an area of 153 acres of well laid out sports venues with world class competition and training facilities. An Athletes Village with modern facilities is also located within the venue.
The main Athletics stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and will be the venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies.
The Sports City has 5 indoor (Badminton, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Boxing) and 4 outdoor (Athletics, Tennis, Swimming and Shooting) venues. The Shooting Range including Trap & Skeet will be the best in the country. All the venues are provided with modern electronic scoring and timing equipment. Each venue also caters for a separate practice and warm up area.
The Athletes Village can house 1800 athletes and team officials and is equipped with the most modern facilities to cater to the comfort of the athletes.
In anticipation of large and enthusiastic crowds, adequate parking space of approximately 25 acres is being developed outside the Sports City.
The Commonwealth Youth Games 2008 will include a total of 9 disciplines:
Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
Click here to view Schedules and results
Maximum of 2 men and 2 women per CGA per event.
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Maximum of 4 men and 4 women per CGA.
(Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
Click here to know more about Badminton Venue
Maximum of 1 boxer per CGA per weight category.
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Maximum of 1 shooter per CGA per event.
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Relay events will be conducted subject to participation from a minimum of 5 CGAs.
Click here to know more about Aquatics Complex
Maximum of 2 pairs each for men and women for Doubles per CGA per event.
(Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
Subject to sufficient entries, a Team event and a Mixed Doubles event will be included and participants will be drawn from the singles / doubles entries.
Click here to know more about Table Tennis Venue
Maximum of 4 men and 4 women per CGA per event.
Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
Click here to know more about Tennis Complex
Maximum of 1 weightlifter per CGA per event.
Click here to know more about Weightlifting Venue
Maximum of 1 wrestler per CGA per event.
Click here to know more about Wrestling Venue
The sports city is located 12 KM away from Pune railway station and 22 KM from the airport, on the Mumbai- Pune highway. It occupies an area of 153 acres of well laid out sports venues with world class competition and training facilities. An Athletes Village with modern facilities is also located within the venue.
The main Athletics stadium has a seating capacity of 20,000 and will be the venue for the Opening and Closing ceremonies.
The Sports City has 5 indoor (Badminton, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Boxing) and 4 outdoor (Athletics, Tennis, Swimming and Shooting) venues. The Shooting Range including Trap & Skeet will be the best in the country. All the venues are provided with modern electronic scoring and timing equipment. Each venue also caters for a separate practice and warm up area.
The Athletes Village can house 1800 athletes and team officials and is equipped with the most modern facilities to cater to the comfort of the athletes.
In anticipation of large and enthusiastic crowds, adequate parking space of approximately 25 acres is being developed outside the Sports City.
The Commonwealth Youth Games 2008 will include a total of 9 disciplines:
Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, Wrestling.
Click here to view Schedules and results
Competition Events
Athletics
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 17 | |
| Track | 7 | 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 110mH |
| Jumps | 4 | Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault |
| Throws | 4 | Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Hammer Throw, Shot put |
| Relay | 2 | 4x100m Relay & 4x400m Relay |
| Women | 17 | |
| Track | 7 | 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 100mH |
| Jumps | 4 | Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault |
| Throws | 4 | Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Hammer Throw, Shot put |
| Relay | 2 | 4x100m Relay & 4x400m |
Maximum of 2 men and 2 women per CGA per event.Click here to know more about Athletics Complex
Badminton
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
| Women | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
Maximum of 4 men and 4 women per CGA.(Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
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Boxing
| Weight Categories (8) | Competition Ring : ONE |
|---|---|
| Men | 48Kg, 51 Kg, 54Kg, 57Kg, 60Kg, 64 Kg, 69Kg, Upto 75Kg. |
Maximum of 1 boxer per CGA per weight category.Click here to know more about Boxing Venue
Shooting
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 9 | 10m Air Rifle, 50m Rifle Prone, 50m Rifle 3 Positions, 10m Air Pistol, 25m Sports Pistol, 50m Pistol, Trap, Double Trap and Skeet. |
| Women | 5 | 10m Air Rifle, 50m Rifle Prone, 50m Rifle 3 Positions, 10m Air Pistol and, 25m Sports Pistol. |
Maximum of 1 shooter per CGA per event.Click here to know more about Shooting Range
Swimming
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 16 | |
| Freestyle | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Backstroke | 3 |
50m, 100m, 200m |
| Breast Stroke | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Butterfly | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Individual Medley | 1 | 200m |
| Relay | 3 | 4x100m F.S., 4x200m F.S., 4x100m Med. Relay |
| Women | 16 | |
| Freestyle | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Backstroke | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Breast Stroke | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Butterfly | 3 | 50m, 100m, 200m |
| Individual Medley | 1 | 200m |
| Relay | 3 | 4x100m F.S., 4x200m F.S., 4x100m Med. Relay |
Relay events will be conducted subject to participation from a minimum of 5 CGAs.Click here to know more about Aquatics Complex
Table Tennis
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
| Women | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
Maximum of 2 pairs each for men and women for Doubles per CGA per event.(Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
Subject to sufficient entries, a Team event and a Mixed Doubles event will be included and participants will be drawn from the singles / doubles entries.
Click here to know more about Table Tennis Venue
Tennis
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
| Women | 2 | Singles & Doubles |
Maximum of 4 men and 4 women per CGA per event.Singles: 2 men & 2 women; Doubles: 2 pairs each (men & women)).
Click here to know more about Tennis Complex
Weightlifting
| No. of Events | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 5 | 56 Kg, 62 Kg, 69 Kg, 77 Kg, upto 85 Kg. |
| Women | 5 | 48 Kg, 53 Kg, 58 Kg, 63 Kg, upto 69 Kg. |
Maximum of 1 weightlifter per CGA per event.Click here to know more about Weightlifting Venue
Wrestling
| Weight Categories (7) | Two Mat areas |
|---|---|
| Men (Free Style) | 39-42 Kg, 46 Kg, 50Kg, 54Kg, 58Kg, 63Kg, upto 69Kg. |
Maximum of 1 wrestler per CGA per event.Click here to know more about Wrestling Venue
Non Competition Venues
CYG Pune 2008
Competition Schedule
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