New Delhi: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Michael Funnel concluded his two-day tour of the capital with a visit to all venues amid mounting concerns of security and delay in construction of sports infrastructure.
Delhi is set to hold the next edition of the C'Wealth Games here from October 3 to 14, 2010, and though Funnel said he was satisfied on both fronts, he warned that there could be no laxity.
"I am satisfied at the way things have progressed over the past few months, but I don't think we can afford to have a slip up from here on in construction work," said Funnel, who made a tour of the venues on Friday after having used his first day here in interacting with top security officials and administrators.
"The work on the cycling velodrome and rugby stadium needs to pick up speed, as conceded by the local organisers, but I think things will be under control if the momentum is maintained," said Funnel, even as delay in construction work has led to postponement of some events that were to be held here this year to test the infrastructure.
As for the security set up, Funnel said he had conveyed his concerns to Indian administrators. "The security system seems to be in place generally and the Indian officials have made sufficient efforts. But security is always going to be a concern in the coming years, not just for the Commonwealth Games, but for other events too," said Funnel.
"There is not too much we can do about this but expect that the Indian government will do everything possible to ensure safety," he added.
Security has become a major concern after the November 26 attacks on Mumbai as well as the March 3 ambush on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore. The IPL was shifted to South Africa as the central government refused security cover because of the clash with national election dates, while Australia refused to play their Davis Cup tie in Chennai.
Delhi is set to hold the next edition of the C'Wealth Games here from October 3 to 14, 2010, and though Funnel said he was satisfied on both fronts, he warned that there could be no laxity.
"I am satisfied at the way things have progressed over the past few months, but I don't think we can afford to have a slip up from here on in construction work," said Funnel, who made a tour of the venues on Friday after having used his first day here in interacting with top security officials and administrators.
"The work on the cycling velodrome and rugby stadium needs to pick up speed, as conceded by the local organisers, but I think things will be under control if the momentum is maintained," said Funnel, even as delay in construction work has led to postponement of some events that were to be held here this year to test the infrastructure.
As for the security set up, Funnel said he had conveyed his concerns to Indian administrators. "The security system seems to be in place generally and the Indian officials have made sufficient efforts. But security is always going to be a concern in the coming years, not just for the Commonwealth Games, but for other events too," said Funnel.
"There is not too much we can do about this but expect that the Indian government will do everything possible to ensure safety," he added.
Security has become a major concern after the November 26 attacks on Mumbai as well as the March 3 ambush on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore. The IPL was shifted to South Africa as the central government refused security cover because of the clash with national election dates, while Australia refused to play their Davis Cup tie in Chennai.
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