Australia plans to send largest contingent for Delhi CWG

SPORT CWG AUS


Melbourne, Oct 2 (PTI) Australia plans to send its
largest ever contingent for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in
Delhi despite security apprehensions but has left it to the
athletes to take a call on their participation in the
multi-discipline event.

A day after Australian Commonwealth Games Association CEO
Perry Crosswhite refused to give any kind of security
assurance to the athletes, the ACGA Friday said it was
planning to send a jumbo contingent for the Delhi Games.

"It is anticipated that the Australian Commonwealth Games
Association (ACGA) will send its largest team ever to compete
in an overseas campaign, with more than 425 athletes and 175
officials expected to be selected," the association said in a
statement.

Crosswhite conceded security remained a concern for the
Australians and although the ACGA was doing everything to
ensure safety of the Australian team, it would leave it to the
individual sports and athletes to make the final decision.

"As it is with any Games or any other major sporting
event, there is always a security concern," said Crosswhite.

"The Indian organisers are doing everything possible to
ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and we are
working closely with the relevant Indian and Australian
authorities. (MORE) PTI AY
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