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Miami Herald
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Riders stuck on 17-story-high swings at amusement park, Colorado officials say
A 'stalled ride' stranded visitors to a Denver amusement park in midair, Colorado firefighters reported. The incident took place at Elitch Gardens on Saturday, April 26, the Denver Fire Department said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Firefighters responded to the amusement park but were ultimately not needed as operators were able to slowly lower the Star Flyers ride so visitors could get off, the agency said. No injuries were reported. The 17-story-high ride swings riders at up to 50 mph, Elitch Gardens said. About 40 people were stuck on the ride for 45 minutes, KDVR reported. 'Issue occurred at park close. The ride will go through a thorough safety inspection, as we do all rides daily. No one was evacuated from the park,' Elitch Gardens told the station in a statement. Elitch Gardens, a combination water and theme park, has '54 rides, slides and attractions,' according to the park. It is open from April to October each year. The park began in 1890 as a zoological park, with P.T. Barnum among the opening day guests, the park said.
ARN News Center
21-03-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
India eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where the buildup was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, although the event itself was considered a success. "We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha told Reuters on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and that it would provide details "in due course". The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the "greatest show on earth".
Dubai Eye
21-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
India eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an "expression of interest" to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where the buildup was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, although the event itself was considered a success. "We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal," Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha told Reuters on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and that it would provide details "in due course". The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the "greatest show on earth".
Al Jazeera
21-03-2025
- Business
- Al Jazeera
India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics
India has submitted an 'expression of interest' to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, potentially the perfect dress rehearsal for the country's bigger dream of hosting the Olympic Games six years later. India, which has never hosted an Olympics, staged the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. The build-up was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, however, although the event itself was considered a success. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was the centrepiece of the 12 days of sporting action at the $6bn games. 'We have sent an expression of interest and we are hopeful the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) will consider our proposal,' Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha told the Reuters news agency on Friday. India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times. Scotland's Glasgow will host a pared-down version of the Games next year after the Australian state of Victoria, the original host, pulled out citing escalating costs. The 2022 Games was shifted to Birmingham after the South African city of Durban also withdrew due to financial problems. Bidders have until March 31 to send expressions of interest for hosting the 2030 edition. In an email to Reuters, the CGF said the process was ongoing and it would provide details 'in due course'. The world's most populous country is also bidding for the 2036 Olympics, with the city of Ahmedabad in the western state of Gujarat at the centre of India's grand plans to stage what is considered the 'greatest show on earth'.
