Showing posts with label Queen's Baton Relay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queen's Baton Relay. Show all posts

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sandeep Marwah Represented Media In Queen’s Baton Relay At Jaipur




Jaipur.22nd September “It is my proud privileged to be part of the relay team and to run with the Queen’s Baton in the historical city of Jaipur. I am feeling so patriotic and wish that everything should go well at Commonwealth Games as per plans” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television to the National Press at Jaipur where earlier Baton was received by Rajasthan Olympic Association Chief Janardhan Gehlot from Agra.

Sandeep Marwah, the renowned media personality and an International record holder of producing largest number of shorts films in the World, was representing films, Television and media Industry in Queen’s Baton Relay. He has been a media Guru and has trained more than 8000 persons from 75 countries.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. in a ceremonial gesture along with state tourism minister Bina Kak handed over the Baton to Olympic silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at Amar Jawan Jyoti. A light drizzle and overcast conditions could not dampen the mood of thousands of people including students lined up both sides of the path holding national flags and showering floral tributes.

The convoy was accompanied by CWG mascot Shera, chief secretary Salauddin Ahmed, Jaipur MP Mahesh Joshi, secretary of sports and youth affairs, Rohit Kumar Arjun Award winners like Gopal Saini, Kuldeep Singh Garcha, Shriram Singh, Rajkumar, Surendra Kataria, Hanuman Singh, Dyanchand, Salim Durani were prominent among the sportspersons who joined the rally. The six-km course was dotted with hoardings and banners on the Games.

QBR culminated at Hawa Mahal after passing through MI Road, Sanganeri Gate and Chotte Chaupad. A cultural program at Jawahar Kala Kendra marked the event.

The Baton will proceed to Jodhpur on Thursday and after passing through Jaisalmer and Bikaner, it will move into Haryana on 26th September. The Baton will complete its 20,000 km journey before reaching New Delhi on September 30.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Queen’s Baton Relay and Marwah Studios Team at Agra




AGRA, 21 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi along with multimedia team of Marwah Studios has reached the historic city of Agra, capital of Mughal dynasty. The baton entered Uttar Pradesh on Monday amidst much fanfare and exuberance. The baton convoy travelled around the city producing a wonderful spectacle for the people lined up along its route.

The baton was received by distinguished sportspersons like International Power lifter Hardeep Singh and Arjuna awardees for Hockey and Olympian Jagveer Singh among others. Thereafter the baton headed towards 509 Army Base Workshop and was honored by officers of different ranks.

The relay was flagged off with great joy and over hundred Baton bearers took part. Incessant rains could not fetter the pace of the relay.

Evening saw a cultural program being organized at Sur Sadan, where a special postal stamp was released to honour the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. The program included traditional dance performance and a fashion parade showcasing designs themed “Go Green’.

“The multimedia team of Marwah studios has covered 88 days of tour and coverage with Queen’s baton relay without even a blink” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah studios.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios With QBR CWG At Bhopal




BHOPAL, 18 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi along with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios reached Bhopal, the capital in Madhya Pradesh to witness the entire city gripped by the spirit of sports and patriotism. Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister, Tukojirao Pawar, Urban Development Minister, Babular Gaur were among others that received the baton amid showering of flower petals.

The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi, en route to Bhopal, made its way through the streets of Dewas. Reaching Bhopal, the baton was received by International Weightlifters R.C Gupta, Nitin Sharma and Sumit Kumar amongst other dignitaries.

The relay was welcomed at the iconic Bhopal Chauraha by girls from the local schools with folk dance performances. This was followed by the baton being taken to the Upper Lake of Bhopal. The Upper Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia and it is fed with water by Kolans River. Here, the baton was taken across the lake on a boat.

A large number of people, including hockey players - Ashok Kumar, Inaamur Rehman, Sameer Daad and Jalauddin - turned up for the event.The baton later proceeded to Tatya Tope Stadium in a specially decorated vehicle where a grand reception was planned in its honour. Before reaching the stadium, the baton was honoured at nearly 15 places.

Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister, Kailash Vijaywargiya on Friday inaugurated the Commonwealth Games Express Train Exhibition at the Habibganj Railway Station in Bhopal. The train showcasing the glorious history of the Commonwealth Games,

“Fifteen days more to go, the baton will be reaching Delhi for the final show. It has already spread the feeling of patriotism in the country” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios who is controlling the multimedia coverage from headquarters at Noida Film City.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Marwah Studios Team reached Indore Along With Queen’s Baton Relay




INDORE, 17 September 2010: Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi was given a warm reception on its arrival to Indore with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios. The baton was received by international wrestler Mr. Pappu Yadav among others at the city’s Lantern Square.

Large number of people lined up on the relay route to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi while it passed through important landmarks of the city.

Earlier on Wednesday the baton was given a traditional welcome on its arrival in Madhya Pradesh with artists performing tribal dance at the border village called Kund. Arjun Awardee Mr.G.L. Yadav (Sailing) and Ms. Madhu Yadav (Hockey) were present at the occasion to receive the baton along with other dignitaries.

Later, the baton reached Ratlam, travelling across Sarvan, Sailana and Dhamnod, where the relay commenced from Nehru Stadium, circumambulating the area around the stadium. It was followed by an evening of cultural extravaganza.

‘The Queen’s Baton Relay of Commonwealth Games 2010 has brought once again the whole country together. It has proved to be a wonderful element of National Integration” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios Enterprises.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios At Ahmedabad With Queen’s Baton Relay.




AHMEDABAD, 15 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi on its journey across the country reached Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday along with the multimedia team of Marwah Studios This was one of the residences of Father of The Nation Mahatma Gandhi. This ashram is now a national monument due to its significance in the Indian independence movement.

The relay was flagged off from the historical Ashram. Tejas Bakre, Gujarat’s Chess Grandmaster led the relay. Junior Indian Tennis Federation players Vaidik Munshaw and Yagnesh Sharma also became the proud Batonbearers.

Refering to the newly created Mahatma Gandhi Forum at Noida Film City Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios said,” the timing of our team of Multimedia Coverage at Ahmedabad and launching of Mahatma Gandhi Forum here in Noida almost same. I am proud of my students who have covered whole India along with Queen’s Baton Relay”

Earlier in the day, the baton was received at Vadodara by Lajja Goswami, Shooter and member of the Indian Rifle Shooting Team for XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.

On Monday, the baton travelled through the state visiting cities like Vapi, Nalsari, Surat and Vadodara.

The baton received a traditional welcome at the state border with children dressed in conventional attires dancing to the local tunes. From here on the baton was carried on in an open jeep to Vapi where a cultural programme was organised in its honour. The atmosphere was exuberant with crowds cheering and beating drums.

Reaching Surat, the baton was taken for a relay. Excitement among the people reached it pinnacle during the relay engulfed them by the spirit of the Games.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Marwah Studios Multimedia Team With QBR CWG At Mumbai



MUMBAI: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi arrived with Marwah Studios Multimedia Team in the commercial capital of the country Mumbai amid cultural extravaganza and a grand welcome by the Western Naval Command at INS Viraat.
Many International athletes were present at this occasion including hockey Olympian - MM Somaya, former national table tennis champion - Kamlesh Mehta, chess Grandmaster - Praveen Thipsay, his wife - Bhagyashree Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee - Adil Sumariwala, former badminton players - Pradeep Gandhe and Gauri Ghate and national level basketball player - Surbhi Mudgal.
Hockey Olympian MM Somaya said, “I was honoured to be a part of the Queen's Baton Relay. It is a big thing for us sportspersons. It was a proud moment indeed.”
At the legendary Gateway of India Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chavan participated in the relay. He received the baton which arrived by aboat from Karanje naval jetty in Uran, Navy Mumbai, to the Gateway of India in south Mumbai.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chavan expressed the hope that the Games would spread a spirit of sportsmanship among the people and popularise sports among the masses.
Besides the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal, Sports Minister Mr. Suresh Shetty, Union Minister for IT Mr. Gurudas Kamat and other sports officials and members of the State Olympic Association were present on the occasion.
Earlier the Indian Navy gave the baton a majestic welcome. As many as 1,400 naval sailors and 400 navy children school students welcomed the baton by waving the Tricolour. Lezhim, Maharashtra’s traditional synchronised dance form was performed by a cultural troupe of students.
The baton was first taken to the submarine, INS Sindhuvijay, and then to INS Viraat where it was handed over to Vice-Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Region.
“We are proud to get this unique opportunity. The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi carries forward a five-decade-old tradition and symbolises the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth countries,” Vice-Admiral Bhasin said.

The baton, carrying the Queen's message on an 18-carat gold leaf, was then handed over by Vice-Admiral Bhasin to Shaurya Chakra Award winner Commander Dilip Dhonde, the first Indian to circumnavigate the world solo. Near the Gateway, the baton was welcomed by two Chetak helicopters which showered petals and two jet cannons which formed an arch, as the baton cruised forward to the Gateway.
“All these precious moments were recrded by our team at Mumbai” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and head of Multimedia Team.

Marwah Studios Multimedia Team With QBR CWG At Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi arrived with Marwah Studios Multimedia Team in the commercial capital of the country Mumbai amid cultural extravaganza and a grand welcome by the Western Naval Command at INS Viraat.
Many International athletes were present at this occasion including hockey Olympian - MM Somaya, former national table tennis champion - Kamlesh Mehta, chess Grandmaster - Praveen Thipsay, his wife - Bhagyashree Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee - Adil Sumariwala, former badminton players - Pradeep Gandhe and Gauri Ghate and national level basketball player - Surbhi Mudgal.
Hockey Olympian MM Somaya said, “I was honoured to be a part of the Queen's Baton Relay. It is a big thing for us sportspersons. It was a proud moment indeed.”
At the legendary Gateway of India Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chavan participated in the relay. He received the baton which arrived by aboat from Karanje naval jetty in Uran, Navy Mumbai, to the Gateway of India in south Mumbai.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chavan expressed the hope that the Games would spread a spirit of sportsmanship among the people and popularise sports among the masses.
Besides the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal, Sports Minister Mr. Suresh Shetty, Union Minister for IT Mr. Gurudas Kamat and other sports officials and members of the State Olympic Association were present on the occasion.
Earlier the Indian Navy gave the baton a majestic welcome. As many as 1,400 naval sailors and 400 navy children school students welcomed the baton by waving the Tricolour. Lezhim, Maharashtra’s traditional synchronised dance form was performed by a cultural troupe of students.
The baton was first taken to the submarine, INS Sindhuvijay, and then to INS Viraat where it was handed over to Vice-Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Region.
“We are proud to get this unique opportunity. The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi carries forward a five-decade-old tradition and symbolises the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth countries,” Vice-Admiral Bhasin said.

The baton, carrying the Queen's message on an 18-carat gold leaf, was then handed over by Vice-Admiral Bhasin to Shaurya Chakra Award winner Commander Dilip Dhonde, the first Indian to circumnavigate the world solo. Near the Gateway, the baton was welcomed by two Chetak helicopters which showered petals and two jet cannons which formed an arch, as the baton cruised forward to the Gateway.
“All these precious moments were recrded by our team at Mumbai” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and head of Multimedia Team.

Multimedia Team Of Marwah Studios With QBR CWG At Daman And Diu

DAMAN, 13 September 2010: The Queens Baton Relay 2010 Delhi entered the Union territory of Daman and Diu with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios with great fanfare. Cheering school children greeted the baton. Traditional Garba dancers of Daman, the city of twin forts, performed the colourful dance.

On its route, the relay passed through the streets and markets of the town where people gathered to witness the event. At Moti Daman, the traditional Daman ‘Machch‘dance was performed as part of the function.

Earlier in the day, the baton was received by Member of Parliament from Daman and Diu Mr. Lalubhai Patel and other Government officials.

The baton then left for Silvassa, capital of the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. At Silvassa, the reception and the assemblage was phenomenal. The city avenues were full of cheering crowds, young and old. In an effort to conserve our environment, a tree plantation was held at Swami Narayan School.

The convoy then proceeded to Shaheed Chowk where the relay began. Traditional dancers and performers also lined up on the route. After the relay, the convoy reached Silvassa Stadium. Here a cultural programme was organised for the welcome of the baton. The programme was a combination of lively music and dance and a stupendous performance by Shera

“We are in touch with our multimedia team all the time and Radio Noida also projecting this movement of Baton everyday” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Marwah Studios Multimedia Team At Pune With QBR CWG



PUNE: Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Chairman Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, led the welcome of the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi in his home town at a grand ceremony at the Bharati Vidyapeeth here on Thursday afternoon. A large crowd, feasting on music and dance, and a float advocating the message of sport greeted the baton.

The baton was then taken on an open jeep through the streets of Pune through Saras Bagh, Tilak Chowk, FC Road and Fergussan College. Fire dancers, sword fighters and sports lovers lined up the roads, cheering the baton and the batonbearers. The convoy reached Balewadi Sports Complex at 18:00 hours where the relay concluded.

The Pune Municipal Corporation hosted a reception where Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Mr. Ramesh Bagwe, PMC Leader of Opposition Aba Bagul, former India cricket captain Chandu Borde, hockey star Ajit Lakra, wrestling ace Harishchandra Birajdar, Davis Cup star Gaurav Natekar and others were present.

Seven-time National tennis champion Natekar said it was truly a memorable evening for him as it brought back memories of big events. The Baton finished the day at the Balewadi Sports Complex.

Earlier, Shivaji University Vice Chancellor Mr. MM Salunkhe flagged off the baton’s journey from Kolhapur. It was welcomed in Sangli with much fanfare, children waving the Tricolour. This was followed by another ceremony at Watha on the border of Satara district. A short relay was organised in Karad, including local officials, sportspeople and a large group of NCC cadets.

In Satara, a 5km relay followed the welcome. The people were excited and children had lined up along the streets, showering flowers and playing musical instruments. The relay concluded at the Satara Stadium from where the baton headed for Pune. En route, there were ceremonies at Gaurishankar Knowledge House, Vailatalenka and Shiral where the baton was garlanded by local officials and received by people with flowers and music.

“The multimedia team of Marwah Studios left no event uncovered for the organizing committee of Commonwealth Games’ said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios..

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Marwah Studios Team With CWG QBR At Hassan


Marwah Studios Team With CWG QBR At Hassan

HASSAN : 5th sept. The Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios is moving with The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi and now has reached Hassan, whose history dates back to the 11th century, after leaving the Karnataka capital Bangalore on Saturday. As in its journey around the Commonwealth and now in India, the Queen’s Baton helped spread the message of sport in the run up to next month’s Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.

Four winners of Karnataka State’s Ekalavya Award – volleyball players T R. Ravindra and Supriya, kho kho star TS Siddhalinga Moorthy and ball badminton player Mahadev Gowda – joined Hassan district Deputy Commissioner Mr. Navin Raj Singh and Superintendent of Police Mr. Sharad Chauhan in leading thousands of residents who welcomed the baton.

In keeping with the trend witnessed on its journey so far, flowers were showered on the baton, firecrackers were burst and many tricoloured balloons were released to mark the arrival of the baton in the city. An enthusiastic crowd lined up along the 5.2 km relay from the district border to the city stadium.

“On its way from Bangalore to Hassan the baton received a grand welcome at the Mahatma Gandhi Government Pre University at Kunigal.” Informed Sandeep Marwah while speaking to Radio Noida who are partners with Multi Media Team.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Queen’s Baton Relay is Covered By Marwah Studios For 100 Days



The Queen’s Baton Relay which was received at Wagah Boarder by Indians from Pakistan has already traveled a long distance from north to south a journey of 68 days which will be completing 100 days when it is back at Delhi for final games.
The relay is every days event and spreading a great enthusiasm and excitement where ever the torch is touching the place. The whole day’s events are covered by the professional Multi Media team of Marwah Studios. The team of Marwah Studios is busy in recording 8 to 10 hours of every day’s events, which is edited to 3 minutes coverage so that it can be relayed to the World Press.
“I am proud to say that our students of Asian School Of Media Studies have done a commendable job by arranging and rearranging equipments, man power to cover this biggest International event of the country” said Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios and Director of ASMS.
The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi commenced from Buckingham Palace, London, on the 29 October 2009. The baton has travelled through all other 70 Commonwealth nations – a historic journey that has covered a distance of more than 170,000 kilometers in 240 days. On its 100 day national tour, the baton will visit the capital of each of India’s 28 states and seven union territories, plus many other cities along the way, covering more than 20,000 kilometers. By the end of its journey, the baton will have traversed over 190,000 kilometers in 340 days, making the Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi one of the longest relays in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Marwah Studios Team With Queen’s Baton Relay At Kochi




The city will have the attention of the nation's sporting fraternity as the XIX Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay makes its way around with receptions at 17 locations here on the National Sports Day on Sunday.
The baton reached the city on Saturday, accompanied by a convoy of vehicles and a full fledged multi media team of Marwah Studios, the only official media team of the relay, after an official reception at the Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery. District Collector M Beena received the torch, after its Lakshadweep leg, from Commander VN Singh who is leading a team of 91 delegates during the baton's journey across the nation.
Olympians TC Yohannan, O Chandrashekharan and Shiny Wilson will receive the baton from the District Collector at the Maharaja's College Stadium at 9 a.m., marking the start of the Kochi leg. Sports Minister M Vijayakumar, Fisheries Minister S Sarma, along with MPs, MLAs, sports officials and athletes will be present at the ceremony.
The Southern Naval Command and the Kochi City Police will accord special receptions to the Queen's Baton relay.
At the Travancore Gate, Southern Naval Command Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Vice Admiral KN Sushil will join the Navy's sportsmen, accompanied by the Navy band, to receive the baton.
Ernakulam Range IG B Sandhya, City Police Commissioner Manoj Abraham and Deputy Commissioner PH Ashraf will lead the police during the function at High Court Junction.
In view of the event, security has been tightened, with commandos helping the police, the Collector's office has said.” We at Marwah Studios at Noida, keeping full check on our multimedia team” said Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah studios.
The baton will leave for Thrissur on Monday

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Queen’s Baton Relay Team Highlighted At ASMS




The whole Campus of Asian School of Media Studies was bubbling with high energy when Multi Media Team members of Queen’s Baton Relay entered into the campus. The Students started shouting slogans and Hip! Hip! Hurray! to the former students of ASMS who are representing Marwah Studios, a creative enterprise the only official coverage team of the Relay appointed by the Common Wealth Games 2010.

“Poonam Singh, Neeraj Sauda and Abhinav lal from ASMS are the three media stars who have brought the name of the school to World fame” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios.. “The eight hours film short and edit to small clippings by these film makers is distributed to the whole world media to be seen on different channels everyday’ Marwah added.

“I am thoroughly impressed by the honesty and hard work of these guys” said Adam Best from Australia, consultants from Maxxam Events International, who is the in charge for events of Common Wealth Games Delhi. “Their professionalism shows the level of education at Asian School of Media Studies” said Matt Day the event coordinator of Queen’s Baton Relay.

Others who spoke on the occasion to highlight the works of ASMS students were Surbie, Parul, the coordinator QBR, Prof Harshvardhan the course Director and Prof. R.K.Singh Dean Asian School Of Media Studies who also paid vote of thanks. .Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of International Film and Television Club to the guests representing Common Wealth Games 2010. The event was supported by Radio Noida and International Public Broadcasting Forum.