Delhi 2010 venues finally complete 08/09/2010 |
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All of the venues for this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi have passed safety inspections.
It was feared that some events at the Games, which run from October 3-14, may have to be cancelled after organisers missed an August 31 completion deadline.
But the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) received safety certificates for all venues on Monday (September 6).
"We can now focus on getting the overlay in place for the Games," said CGF chief executive Mike Hooper.
India's development minister Jaipal Reddy last month played down the significance of the hold-up, blaming monsoon rains in the Indian capital and a delay in the "delivery of containers".
Aside from the construction problems, preparations for the 19th Commonwealth Games have also been hit by controversy over security and allegations of corruption.
Following a report by India's Central Vigilance Commission on financial irregularities concerning the construction of Games sites, the Indian Government transferred the responsibility of venues from the organising committee to a group of ministers, headed by Reddy.
"We were very concerned because of what was in that the report which was why we needed those safety certificates to provide us with reassurances that the venues complied with all the requirements and were fit for purpose," added Hooper.
Athletes are expected to start arriving in Delhi from September 20.
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