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Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Mike Hooper has moved to reassure athletes over security at this year’s event in Delhi.

Australian sports minister Kate Ellis said last week that athletes' safety was the prime concern for her government.

But Hooper responded: "Security remains a major concern wherever you host the Games, be it London or Manchester.

"When India bid for the Games, the Government gave an undertaking to provide a safe and secure environment if Delhi was picked as host. Seven years since then and there is nothing to suggest that they are backing off from the promise."

Since an attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Pakistan last year, there has been a high alert over sporting events in the region.

But Hooper added: "I honestly believe they [organisers] will deliver on their promise. This country takes security seriously and they have made a massive investment to make the Games safe and secure.”