The President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Suresh Kalmadi, presented the Commonwealth Games flag to the Prime Minister, along with the Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, the Lt. Governor B.L. Joshi, the Union Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, shooters Samaresh and Gagan Narang who had won nine gold medals between them.

In his address, the IOA president sought an increment in the rewards programme for the athletes and coaches.

The CGF flag had been given to Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit at the closing ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.