No more thunder in Commonwealth Games 2010, Usain Bolt to skip games

LIGHTENING THUNDER Usain Bolt would not be seen in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 slated to take place in the Indian capital New Delhi later this year.

The much hyped 2010 Commonwealth Games according to reliable resources would miss Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt. His manager Ricky Simms had said that fastest man on earth till date is working arduously for 2011 World Athletics Championships and would most probably miss the bus for October games.

Addressing a query related to Bolt’s participation in the Commonwealth Games, Ricky told Sunday Mail, London "It's now looking unlikely Usain will be going to the Commonwealth Games. His priorities have to lie elsewhere. First and foremost is his four-year plan leading up to the next Olympics, which is exactly what he did prior to Beijing in 2008".

Elaborating more on the issue Ricky gave reasons behind this move “"The timing of the Commonwealth Games is the issue here. By the start of October, Usain will have needed to have rested and then began his pre-season which, as every athlete knows, is massively important". Simms explained.

On Usain’s future engagement, Ricky said "It's started well enough with what he achieved at last summer's Berlin World Championships, but this year is all about the Diamond League and a continuation of his preparation for 2012. He also views the World Championships in 2011 and 2013 as crucially important".

Usain Bolt’s non participation will definitely be a huge jolt to hundreds of sports lovers who were planning to witness his thundering speed and tiger like leapin athletics at 2010 Commonwealth Games.