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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 - Fri, 25 Jun 2010

LAHORE, 23 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi’s 240 day long journey, spanning approximately 170,000 Kilometres, around the world will culminate in Pakistan. The baton will reach Lahore on 23 June 2010. There will be a welcome ceremony at the...

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 - Tue, 22 Jun 2010

DHAKA, 20 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi, on its way to India, will reach its penultimate international destination Bangladesh on 20 June 2010. Next day, the baton will attend Cultural Show followed by dinner with attendees including Ministers...

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 - Sat, 19 Jun 2010

COLOMBO, 17 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in Sri Lanka amidst much fanfare on 17 June 2010. Post arrival, there will be a reception at the airport by the officials of the Sports Ministry and the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 - Wed, 16 Jun 2010

MALE, 14 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is closing in the gap from India, waiting eagerly for its arrival, and will reach Male in Maldives today. On 15 June 2010, the relay will be inaugurated by the President of Maldives and commence from the...

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 - Sun, 13 Jun 2010

MELAKA, 11 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in Malaysian city of Melaka on 11 June 2010. Melaka (Malacca) is located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Malacca, about 147 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur....

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 - Thu, 10 Jun 2010

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, 8 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi will visit the Southeast Asian country Brunei Darussalam on 8 June 2010. On arrival the baton will attend a welcome dinner to be hosted by HRH Pengiran Muda Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President...

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 - Mon, 07 Jun 2010

SINGAPORE, 5 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will start its Asian journey from Singapore on 5 June 2010. The baton will arrive in Singapore from Norfolk Island via Brisbane. Where it will attend an official welcome ceremony and will remain in...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 - Fri, 04 Jun 2010

NORFOLK ISLAND, 2 June 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in the South Pacific nation of Norfolk Island on 2 June 2010 via Suva, Nadi, Melbourne and Sydney. Subsequently, the baton will attend an official welcome ceremony at the Assembly...

Sat, 22 May 2010 - Mon, 31 May 2010

FUNAFUTI, 27 May 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will visit the world’s fourth smallest country Tuvalu on 27 May 2010. Tuvalu has a total physical land size of just 26 square kilometres, larger only than the Vatican City at 0.44 square...

Sat, 15 May 2010 - Tue, 18 May 2010

AUCKLAND, 15 May 2010: The journey of Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi to New Zealand will start on 15 May 2010. In the indigenous Māori language New Zealand is called Aotearoa, commonly translated as “The Land of the Long White Cloud”.
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Wed, 12 May 2010 - Thu, 13 May 2010

NIUE, 12 May 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will visit Niue on 12 May 2010, attending an official welcome ceremony. Niue is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and natives of the island call it "the Rock" for short.
 
Next day, the...

Mon, 10 May 2010 - Tue, 11 May 2010

APIA, 10 May 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will reach South Pacific island nation of Samoa on 10 May 2010. The baton will reach Apia, Samoa from Nauru via Nadi, Auckland. The baton will be met at the airport and a relay to be held around the tsunami...

Wed, 05 May 2010 - Sun, 09 May 2010

NAURU ISLAND, 5 May 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will visit world’s smallest island nation Nauru, covering just 21 square kilometre (8.1 square miles), with a mostly Micronesian population of around 10,000 people.
 
The baton will...

Mon, 03 May 2010 - Tue, 04 May 2010

TARAWA, 3 May 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will travel to the Pacific island of Kiribati on 3 April 2010 after completing its journey in the Solomon Islands.
 
Next day, on 4 May 2010, there will be a relay around the island.
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Tue, 27 Apr 2010 - Fri, 30 Apr 2010

HONIARA, 27 April 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in the Oceanic Island nation of the Solomon Islands on 27 April 2010. Next day, in Honiara city, the baton will visit the Japanese War Monument and United States War Monument during the...

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 - Tue, 27 Apr 2010

Port Moresby, 24 April 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will visit the South Pacific Island of the Republic of Vanuatu from 24 April 2010. It will travel from Port Moresby and will be welcomed at the airport.
 
On 25 April 2010, the...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 - Sat, 24 Apr 2010

Papua New Guinea, 22 April 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will travel to Port Moresby from Brisbane, Australia on 22 April 2010 to start its journey in the rich country of Papua New Guinea with rainforest and biodiversity. The baton will be welcomed at...

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 - Wed, 21 Apr 2010

Sydney, 19 April 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will start its journey to the Oceania region, located in the South Pacific from 19 April 2010 in Australia. After arriving in Sydney, Australia, the baton will travel to Parramatta where various activities...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 - Fri, 09 Apr 2010

Belize, 7 April 2010: Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in Belize, the only Central American nation in the Commonwealth on 7 April 2010. Upon its arrival there will be a welcome ceremony at the airport by the Belize Olympic Committee. The baton will be...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010

NASSAU, 2 April 2010: The baton will visit the Bahamas on 2 April 2010 after completing its visit to the Cayman Islands. After arrival, there will be a brief welcome reception at VIP lounge with Minister of Youth Sports and Culture and Minister of Foreign...

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 - Fri, 02 Apr 2010

GRAND CAYMAN, 31 March 2010: The Cayman Islands will be the 44th nation to host Queen's Baton Relay 2010 Delhi. The baton will travel to Cayman Islands from Jamaica on 31 March 2010. A welcome ceremony will be organised at the VIP lounge of the Owen Roberts...

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 - Tue, 30 Mar 2010

KINGSTON, 27 March 2010: The baton will visit Jamaica, the land of the fastest man on earth i.e., Usain Bolt, on 27 March 2010. After its arrival the baton team will meet the CGF president Mr. Mike Fennell. In the evening, the baton will visit the National...

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 - Fri, 26 Mar 2010

ANGULLA, 25 March 2010: The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in the Caribbean island of Anguilla on 25 March 2010 from British Virgin Islands. There will be an official welcome ceremony and senior officials and dignitaries are expected to welcome the...

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 - Tue, 12 Jan 2010

DURBAN, 9 Jan 2010: The baton will come back to continental Africa when it will reach South Africa on 9 January 2010. In Durban, the baton will arrive to Ekurhuleni and the baton will be handed over to to SASCOC President - Gideon Sam. There will be a...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 - Fri, 08 Jan 2010

Mauritius, 6 Jan 2010: The baton will reach Mauritius on 6 Jan and on next day, it will visit to the President of the Republic - Sir Anerood JUGNAUTH, G.C.S.K,K.C.M.G., Q.C., followed by an opening ceremony of the relay in Mauritius. The relay will start from...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010

Seychelles, 3 Jan 2010: The baton will start its Indian Ocean voyage when it will arrive in Seychelles on 3 January 2010. There will be a welcome ceremony on its arrival at Mahe airport. On 4 January 2010, the baton will participate in a 50 kilometre relay in...

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 - Sat, 02 Jan 2010

Uganda, 30 Dec 2009: Baton’s journey that started in Buckingham Palace, England on 29 Oct 2009 is about to complete two months. On 30 Dec, the Baton will reach Ugandan city of Entebbe which is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. That day the relay...

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 - Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Tanzania, 28 Dec 2009: Continuing its Safari in the African continent, the baton will reach Tanzania on 28 December 2009. There will be a welcome ceremony at the Dar Es Salaam Airport. On 29 Dec 2009, the baton will participate in the relay starting from...

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 - Sun, 27 Dec 2009

Kenya, 25 Dec 2009: The baton will reach Nairobi in Kenya on Christmas Day, thereby making Kenya its first East African host. The relay will start frbm international airport to city centre, Nairobi. On Dec 2009, the baton will visit from MOI International...

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 - Thu, 24 Dec 2009

Doula, Cameroon: The baton has travelled to four nations in Africa and Cameroon is going to be its fifth destination. The baton will arrive in Cameroon’s largest city Doula on Monday, 21 December 2009. Cameroon is participating in all Commonwealth...

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 - Sun, 20 Dec 2009

Nigeria: On 18 Dec 2009, the baton will arrive in Abuja, Nigeria where the Nigerian CGA will organize a reception in its honour. Next day, on 19 Dec 2009, the baton relay will take place at Eagle Square, Abuja. The baton will then be presented to the Hon...

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - Thu, 17 Dec 2009

Ghana: Continuing its African Safari, the Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi will reach the West African nation of Ghana on 15 Dec 2009. In Ghana’s capital Accra, there will be a Press Conference in the morning followed by a Photo Opportunity with the baton....

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 - Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Freetown, Sierra leone: After completing its journey in Europe, the baton will commence its African safari from Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown on 9 Dec 2009. There will be a Welcome Ceremony at the Airport in its honour. On 10 Dec 2009, 400...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 - Mon, 07 Dec 2009

Malta: The baton, travelling across the European continent will reach the Mediterranean island of Malta on 5 Dec 2009. In the Maltese capital of Valletta President of CGA Malta, Indian Consultant and High Commissioner of India will welcome the Queen's Baton...

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 - Thu, 03 Dec 2009

Cypurs: Cyprus will be the second last destination for the baton in Europe. The baton will arrive in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus on 2 Dec 2009, Wednesday. There will be a welcoming reception upon its arrival at Olympic House. During the 2 day stay, the...

Mon, 30 Nov 2009

GLASGOW, 30 Nov 2009: The Commonwealth Business Club of India (CBCI) will organise its second road show in Glasgow on 30 November 2009. CBCI, along with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Confederation of...

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 - Mon, 30 Nov 2009

Scotland: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi will arrive in Scotland on 28 Nov 2009. On 29 Nov 2009, Sunday, the baton will participate in Shindig Festival. The Shindig Festival, celebrated during this time of each year, will take place throughout Scotland in...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 - Fri, 27 Nov 2009

Gibraltar: Continuing its journey across the Commonwealth, the baton will reach Gibraltar on Wednesday, 25 Nov 2009. Minister for Sport will welcome the baton at airport. On 26 Nov 2009, the minister will commence a relay walk to House of Assembly where Mayor...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 - Tue, 24 Nov 2009

Guernsey: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi is in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, where on 23 Nov 2009 it will be attended by Queen’s Counsel and current Bailiff of Guernsey at Royal Courts. The baton will then visit different schools in Guernsey. The...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 - Sun, 22 Nov 2009

Jersey will become the fifth Commonwealth nation to receive the Queen`s Baton 2010 Delhi. During its visit, the baton will tour schools, visit the sports venues at East of Island and West of Island, St Hellier Town Hall, the Bailiff’s Chambers and be at dinner to...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 - Wed, 18 Nov 2009

Isle of Man: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi is in the Isle of Man and will be visiting various schools across the island on the 16 & 17 Nov 2009. Thereafter, the Isle of Man CGA will organise a public event. There will be a corporate breakfast...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - Fri, 13 Nov 2009

BELFAST, 12 Nov 2009: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from Cardiff, Wales. On 13 November 2010 the baton will travel to Portadown and will also visit the Mayor's Parlour at Craigavon Civic Centre and and then visit the...