New Delhi games set to go ahead

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Commonwealth Games chiefs have rubbished reports that the tournament is in danger of being scrapped over security fears in the Indian host city New Delhi. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said on Monday that security arrangements were on track following safety fears voiced in Australia. CGF Chief Executive Mike Hooper played down comments by Australian Commonwealth Games Association CEO Perry Crosswhite that the games could be cancelled if security was in doubt. Security around the Games, due to be held from October 3-14 next year, has come under scrutiny after the attacks in Mumbai in November that killed at least 171 people, and a recent attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. Hooper said he did not believe the events in Lahore would spark similar attacks on sports figures.