On day one of the six-day visit, observers were taken to visit the six venues and the games village and were given detailed presentations on the completion of projects.
With just 360 days left for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to begin, some of the international observers of 71 member countries are worried whether India would be able to meet the target as a “lot of work is yet to be completed.”
On day one of the six-day visit, observers were taken to visit the six venues and the games village and were given detailed presentations on the completion of projects.
“A lot of work has been done. The games village looks impressive and spacious. But a lot of work is still to be done. We were expecting that more work would have been completed at the projects by now with the time given for the projects,” said Ephraim E Penn, observer from the British Virgin Islands. Interestingly, Penn had earlier seemed confident that projects would be ready since Indians have organised international sports events in the past.
This is first time that international observers were invited to visit all games venues, the village and training centers. Members were worried after chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation, Michael Fennell, wrote to the Prime Minister fearing that the games would be a partial failure.
A total of 110 delegates were taken to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the morning for inaugural presentation. Thereafter they were taken around to the Thyagraj Stadium, the games village and the Dhyan Chand Stadium.
Sundrasagren Reddy, the South Africa delegate, seemed impressed, “Building looks good. The facilities are very good. I look forward to bringing our team.” A similar reaction came from John Wells of New Zealand, “The structures were very impressive. One of the best accommodations for athletes I have ever seen.”
Though authorities have shared detailed security plans with member countries at least twice, the delegation is still worried. “We have security concerns and we are closely monitoring developments in this part of the world, especially after the recent terror strikes.
The Mumbai attacks and the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore have caused some discomfort among members,” said Penn.
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