CGF decides to form independent monitoring panel

New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Wary of further slippages in the
capital's preparations, the Commonwealth Games Federation
Monday decided to form an independent monitoring panel for the
2010 edition of the Games and bluntly reminded the Organising
Committee that time was the "biggest enemy".

In a subtle message to the organisers, the CGF President
Michael Fennell said that an independent technical panel will
monitor the capital's progress so that it meets all the new
deadlines, though Delhi could still host a successful Games
next year.

"I have no doubt that the 2010 Games can still be great
Games, provided all corrective measures are taken and there is
no further slippage," Fennell told reporters here.

He welcomed the decision to get more foreign experts on
board but made it clear that the Organising Committee would be
strictly monitored in their final year of preparation.

"The CGF Executive Board has decided to establish a
high-level, independent, technical review panel, that will
monitor the progress. This panel will comprise of Chairman
and other members who will be experts in their field. They
would give us monthly report on in an open, transparent
fashion," said Fennell, who has been critical of the capital's
tardy preparation.

The Commonwealth Coordination Commission would also
maintain its monitoring, he said. More PTI SSC
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