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"The Indian Government, as a co-signatory of the Host
City Contract, is committed to delivering a successful Games
in 2010, and I know that Prime Minister Singh sees this as a
matter of national pride and prestige for India," Fennel
added.

Fennel said he expects the Organising Committee to
implement the changes that have been recommended by the CGF
for the successful conduct of the Games, which according to an
internal assessment could end being a "partial failure".

"The CGF has endeavoured to create a positive environment
about the Games based on the undertakings of the Organising
Committee to implement changes we have recommended.

"The challenges now facing the Games are enormous.
Immediate changes will be required and, in particular, close
attention to many issues raised by the CGF's Coordination
Commission," he said.

Fennell once again stressed on the need to have
personnel, with previous experience of organising big events,
in Delhi Games Organising Committee.

"Games-experienced personnel must be appointed
immediately. People with a track record of delivering for
major events - to lead key management, planning and
operational roles.

"These operational areas include accreditation,
transportation, technology, ticketing, spectator services,
protocol, press operations, communications, logistics and
medical," he said. (MORE) PTI PM
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