Opinion stands divided over the preparedness of the venues. Competition-ready on most accounts, the external beautification remains, though a general sense of chaos prevails owing to security. Sandwiched between the song and dance of the opening and closing ceremonies — essential frivolities — are five days of competition, and a chance for the city’s residents to choose India’s sporting heroes of the coming decade, test their prowess, separate the wheat from the chaff; seeing it all for themselves. Pune is well-suited for the job too — a natural launchpad for athletes looking for a take-off, even as Raju goes trendy and becomes Jigrr.
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