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"I have responded to Mr. Kalmadi's letter and public
statements in writing, recording that Mr Hooper enjoys the
full support of the CGF's Executive Board, and that he is an
outstanding Chief Executive and leader of the CGF management
team," Fennell said in a statement.

"He is totally dedicated to Commonwealth Games movement
and we consider such a personal attack on him is unwarranted,"
the miffed CGF president said.

"Instead of attacking Mr Hooper, I urge the Organising
Committee to focus on the issues raised by us in Delhi
following our General Assembly on Monday and to commit to
working collaboratively with all stakeholders on addressing
these matters with urgency," Fennell said.

Fennell went on to thank Hooper for remaining "committed"
to the Games' cause.

"Mr Hooper is charged with working in partnership with
the Organising Committee and other stakeholders towards
achieving this. I note Mr Hooper has reaffirmed this position
and I thank him for his commitment to the success of the
Games," he said.

Fennell also snubbed OC's other demand of not having a
monitoring committee, asserting that the panel was a must if
Delhi had to fast-track its preparations.

"We will implement the Technical Review Panel as
detailed, and urge the Organising Committee to embrace the use
of Games experts to fast track systems required for the Games
operation," he said. MORE PTI Team
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