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Fennel inspects stadia to take stock of 2010 Commonwealth Games

Michael FennellNew Delhi, Aug 18 : Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi, inspected the Thyagaraj Sports Complex and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday morning to take stock of the 2010 Games preparedness.

The Commonwealth Games Federation President will also visit the Games village and the Yamuna Sports Complex later in the day.

He is also expected to meet the government officials to get an update on security for the 2010 Games beginning on October 3.

The arrival of Fennel against the backdrop of a spate of controversies surrounding the Delhi Commonwealth Games is looked upon keenly especially after a few participating nations raised doubts about security issues during the mega event.

Earlier on Monday, Organising Committee Vice-Chairman Randhir Singh assured that all the stadiums are in top-class shape and will be ready within a week.

During his visit to New Delhi in March, Fennel expressed optimism that Delhi will put up a first-class show as host of the XIX Commonwealth Games, and said he was satisfied with the preparations the 2010 Games. (ANI)


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