Some of his illustrious peers might have decided against travelling to India for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but world and European champion British triple jumper Phillips Idowu has confirmed that he will defend his title at the October 3-14 megaevent in Delhi.

Idowu, who won the world title in 2009 and captured gold at the European Championships in Barcelona last week, has said that he will participate in this year's Commonwealth Games despite some of his teammates have decided against the trip due to security fears.