mar.04.2009

The Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Michael Hooper, has expressed his deep sympathy for all involved in the recent tragedy involving the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan, but reaffirmed that India will host the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
 
“This is a terrible incident involving the sportspeople of a Commonwealth nation,” Mr
Hooper said. “It really is a senseless act that has caused the death of innocent people and the suffering of many more. Our sympathy goes to those who have lost relatives and friends and we hope those injured make a speedy recovery.”
 
“The CGF is enormously aware of the need to ensure that a safe and secure environment is provided for the Commonwealth’s athletes at every Games.
 
“We have our own security advisor, Intelligent Risk (IR), an Australian company with vast experience in security planning for Games, undertaking an on going review of every aspect of the detailed plans being developed and implemented by the local authorities responsible for Games security in Delhi in 2010.
 
“IR was in Delhi with me last month and access was provided to the highest level of security officials within Delhi and India to hear about the very latest work of the relevant authorities.
 
“IR’s report to the CGF is provided to the authorities after each of visit. As part of our
 
“Security plans at all major events are subject to continual review and are amended as appropriate to reflect the threat assessment at a particular time. comprehensive security monitoring plan IR are scheduled to visit Delhi a further eight times between now and October 2010 to give us an independent overview on the work is being undertaken in this important area.
 
“Everyone is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for the Commonwealth’s athletes.”
 
For further enquiries, call CGF CEO Michael Hooper on +91 9811 655112 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +91 9811 655112      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.