Commonwealth Games should not have gone to Delhi: Australia

Australia’s Olympic Committee president has said the Commonwealth Games should not have been awarded to Delhi.

John Coates said the Commonwealth Games Federation lacked the resources to monitor progress and to ensure that construction deadlines were met.

England have become the first overseas team to reach Delhi, but other nations have delayed their arrivals.

A New Zealand cyclist became the first member of his nation’s team to pull out because of health and safety fears.

Greg Henderson, who has won four medals at previous Games, cancelled on Friday, citing concerns over the state of facilities – a day after four British cyclists withdrew from the 3-14 October competition.
– Read full story in BBC website and go to South Asia

Advertisement

One Response

South Asia Times
Neeraj Nanda

Share to

Tags

Get our Newsletter and e-Paper

Related Articles

Bill to dissolve ‘VMC’ & create ‘Multicultural Victoria’ in Parliament

Bill to dissolve ‘VMC’ & create ‘Multicultural Victoria’ in Parliament

Jacinta Allan quits: Ben Carroll sworn in Victoria’s 50th Premier

Jacinta Allan quits: Ben Carroll sworn in Victoria’s 50th Premier

Paper leaks,protests,resignation:PM announces  exam reforms task force

Paper leaks,protests,resignation:PM announces exam reforms task force