2020 Summer Olympic Bid
The Indian Olympic Association stated that "Delhi would bid for the 2020 Olympics". Later on, Sports Minister, Manohar Singh Gill clarified that India won't bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games even if it organizes a successful 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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