World media dazzled by CWG opening ceremony

New Delhi: The spectacular opening ceremony for the XIXth Commonwealth Games on Sunday put the spotlight back on to the Games.  And for a change, the media that had largely been critical of Delhi's efforts in the build up to the Games, showered praises for the wonderful show and effort.

The Guardian said, "Concerns of recent weeks forgotten as dazzling event launches games amid atmosphere of national pride and celebrations change."

The Telegraph, also published from London, described the events as, "The biggest sporting spectacle India has ever hosted kicked off in typically colourful fashion... And there we were thinking it might never happen."

The Herald Sun that comes out from Melbourne went a step ahead comparing the opening ceremony to that of the Beijing Olympics stating, "Indian Games officials should feel proud of the opening ceremony, classy and showy but somehow warmer and less contrived than the Beijing experience."

The Australian, published from New South Wales, wrote, "After weeks dominated by the old India of corruption, poverty and chaos the new "Incredible India" of diversity and cultural pride showed its face."