Delhi On the Right Track ; Welsh Boss Confident India Will Be Ready

Wales on Sunday (October 11, 2009)

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A year out from the Commonwealth Games, GARETH GRIFFITHS talks to the man leading Wales' challenge about his hopes and whether Delhi will be ready THE man heading up Wales' 2010 Commonwealth Games preparations has declared himself happy with the way things are progressing in Delhi - despite fears over security and the state of the venues.

Chris Jenkins, the Chef de Mission, led a Welsh delegation to the Indian city last week to check on progress, a year out from the Games, which run from October 3-14.

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Delhi On the Right Track ; Welsh Boss Confident India Will Be Ready

Officials from more than 70 countries descended on Delhi to discuss problems and Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell has sought an appointment with Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh, to reportedly express his concerns.

But Jenkins sees no reason to worry about the success of the event, even though he admits things are not perfect.

"At the moment I am confident t...

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