Delhi Games security on track: Commonwealth Games Federation

Organising officials have expressed confidence in security planning for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

The Commonwealth Games Federation issued a statement on Tuesday dismissing recent comments expressing concern about security as "ill informed."

CGF president Michael Fennel says independent experts have found that "security planning for the games is on track".

Mr Fennell says security remains a key issue for Delhi organisers but Indian authorities are "working well to ensure a secure environment for the games."

Australian officials said on Monday that athletes will face an "acceptable" risk at the event to run from October 3-14.

Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief executive Perry Crosswhite says the risk is manageable but it's up to athletes to decide if they'll attend.

"At this stage we have no reason to believe the Games will not be an acceptable level of risk," Mr Crosswhite told AAP.

"But that doesn't mean it can't change.

"(And) as to whether athletes go or not, that's their own decision. We don't force anyone to go to the Games."

Acting Foreign Minister Simon Crean told reporters in Melbourne that Australia's high commission in New Delhi had been in close contact with the Indian authorities.

"At this stage, we continue to say that there is no reason for concern," Mr Crean said.

Mr Crosswhite will meet with government officials, federal police and intelligence agencies in Canberra this week to discuss security arrangements for Delhi.