We have no security issues: CGF chief

Commonwealth Games Federation on Saturday said some countries have expressed general concerns about the security of their athletes during the 2010 Commonwealth Games but it had advised them India was capable of providing safety to all participants in the Games.

"Security has been the concern and it has been expressed generally by some countries. We are happy to say that India as a country has number one priority in security and they are doing, say heightened intelligence monitoring, or other things required to be done," CGF chief Michael Fennell told a press conference.

"Moreover, the OC has assured us that India is geared up to provide foolproof security to all the participants. We believe in what they say and so our advice to the participating countries is that India is capable of providing security to all during the Games," he added.

Asked specifically what the CGF itself feels about India providing foolproof security to the athletes and officials, Fennell said, "Firstly we are no security experts. Our (CGF) security experts visit India every three months and see the security aspect of the Games and we have no issues."