The Sydney Morning Herald wrote that despite Kalmadi 's " blind optimism " , the games were not going to be the best ever . Instead , it wrote that it was " probably the most interesting . " The opening ceremony played a key role in improving the image of the Games . As athletes arrived and competitions started , many earlier critics changed their view . The Australian Sports Minister said that India could now aim for the Olympics , and the President of the International Olympic Committee , Jacques Rogge , said that India had made a good foundation for a future Olympics bid . As the Games concluded , many observers remarked that they began on an apprehensive note , but were an exceptional experience with a largely positive ending . Some observers accused sections of the media of bias , unfair expectations , and negative reporting
opening ceremony
2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
Concerns and controversies over the 2010 Commonwealth Games