CWG OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi said he is ready to provide all support to the committee set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to probe complaints of irregularities in the Games preparations
CWG OC chairman Suresh Kalmadi said he is ready to provide all support to the committee set up by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to probe complaints of irregularities in the Games preparations.
"The Honourable Prime Minister has appointed a committee to probe into all matters relating to the Commonwealth Games. We welcome the initiative and hope that it will be comprehensive, covering all aspects. The Organising Committee will be happy to provide all support to the panel," Kalmadi said in a statement.
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After the Games concluded on Thursday, the government has named a high-level committee headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General VK Shunglu to look into the complaints of irregularities in the preparation of the Games.
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Kalmadi said the athletes and officials have praised the arrangements made for them. "The grand opening and closing ceremonies as well as the actual conduct of the sporting competition have received widespread acclaim and praise, including from athletes and team officials as well as from media at home and
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Kalmadi said the OC has fulfilled its responsibility. "The Indian Olympic Association was responsible for winning the bid to host the Games in Delhi.
And the Organising Committee was given the task of delivering the opening and closing ceremonies and the sporting competitions. We have delivered the task of conducting the Games really well.
"During the run up to the Games, many concerns were expressed about India's ability to conduct them and ensure the security and safety of the athletes and guests. All these were cleared."
