The first of the series of the ambitious road shows of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi was launched with a lot of fan fare in the God’s Own Country – Kerala. Kochi town came out in large numbers to welcome the Games’ mascot Shera.

As a part of this elaborate public contact program initiated by the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi; cultural events, road shows, painting competitions, quiz programs and dance festivals are being organised across the nation. Kochi becomes the first stop in the country-wide road shows for the Games. Mr. Jiji Thomson, Special Director-General, Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi is spearheading this initiative.  Mr. Thomson along with the Games’ mascot Shera is on Kochi visit between 3 to 5 April.

Kochi witnessed a large turnout of school children at the painting competition today. The local Children’s park was packed to capacity. The underlying theme of the competition was the Commonwealth Games to be held in October. Shera - the Games’ mascot was introduced to everyone and especially to the children who were gathered in large numbers at the venue.

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