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CYG baton relay from August 1

NEW DELHI: The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) baton relay will start from the Delhi University (DU) here from August 1, according to the CYG Organising Committee (CYGOC) on Wednesday.

The Chairman of the CYGOC, Suresh Kalmadi, said the baton relay, to start from the DU North Campus, would cover 8000 km while going through nine states before reaching Pune after a 74-day journey.

Around 6,000 sportspersons will carry the torch and over 7,500 volunteers will take part in it.

The baton will be taken in a 12-km journey in the Arabian sea with swimmers carrying it from the Gateway of India to Uran in Mumbai.

“This will be the third edition of the CYG and for the first time all the 71 Commonwealth nations are taking part in it which is a matter of pride for us. Also, for the first time a baton relay is being conducted for the CYG,” Mr. Kalmadi said at a press conference organised here to unveil the relay baton.

During the relay, water will be collected from every state and it will be used to create a ‘Fountain of Youth’ to mark the opening of the Games in Pune on October 12.

Besides, a ‘Garden of Youth’ will be created with saplings brought from all the participating nations at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports City, Balewadi — the venue of the CYG. — Sports Reporter

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