The second last week of August saw the arrival of the CWG Express in Puducherry. Though it was a rainy day but still the people of Puducherry welcomed the express and the Queen's baton with open hearts. From the morning till the next day the express was stationed in Peaceful Puducherry. Schools organised a trip for their children to visit the express so it was a picnic cum expo for the children. Not only the children but also the young and old alike were eager to see the express and the baton pass by as the baton passed through the city. The whole train right from the first bogie till the last was converted into an exhibition showcasing the history of the CWG Games and also was on display the Sports celebrities right from the yesteryears till now.
All the sporting events were covered right from athletics to shooting. The latest sporting stars to arrive on the scene Bindra and Saina Nehwal were the largest crowd pullers. India has a lot of sporting potential but everything can go allright sans controversies and corruption. The enthusiasm among children was worth seeing especially a lot of children are into a lot of sports and games these days since it involves a lot of recognition and fame.
Both of us were happy to see the people streaming in and the interest that the express and the baton generated. The CM and the Governor were the two people to welcome the residents of Puducherry as it was indeed a matter of pride and glory in the history of Puducherry.
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