Around 550 athletes and officials to arrive today for C'Wealth Games

Around 550 athletes and officials from countries such as Australia, Canada and England are expected to arrive in Delhi today to participate in the Commonwealth Games 2010.

The largest contingent is from South Africa with 113 athletes and officials, followed by Scotland with 77 athletes and officials those who arrive today.

Among the other large contingents arriving are those of England (61), Australia (59) and Canada (30).

Apart from these, officials and athletes from New Zealand, Wales, Namibia, Jamaica, Botswana, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Kiribati and others are also arriving today.

In addition, chefs-de-Mission of Niue Island, Malawi and St Vincent & The Grenadines, apart from a large international media contingent are arriving today to cover Delhi 2010.

The first batch of Australian athletes have already arrived early this morning hoping to remain unaffected by the troubled build-up to the event.

Australia's lawn bowls team landed in the Indian capital in the wee hours this morning.

Later today, Australia's netball and gymnastics teams will also land here for the October 3 to 14 event.