India, the world cricket power, will now be known not as a one-sport country but as a major sports loving nation after successfully hosting the Commonwealth Games, West Indies cricket great Vivian Richards has said.

"This is an enormous event for India. Sport has changed so many things in our life and I am certain that when you have events like this, it is bound to have a big impact on the sporting scenario in India. This event will certainly change India's image from being a one sport country," he said.