Investigate corruption charges against CWG: Fennell

New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) All allegations of corruption
against Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed,
CGF chief Mike Fennell said Thursday as he wrapped up a
two-day inspection of the venues by identifying some areas of
concern which need to be addressed immediately.
Fennell said that the CGF has left it on the Indian
authorities to investigate the charges of financial
irregularities that have rocked the Organising Committee.
After completing a whirlwind tour of the venues, Fennell
said he was happy with the overall preparations but wanted the
organisers to speed up work on finer details like landscaping
and cleaning. He specifically mentioned the work at the Games
Village being behind schedule.
"The intention and objective of this visit was to take a
further look at the venues. There has been reporting of
corruption. It has been of great concern for CGF," Fennell
told a packed press conference here.
"From the CGF's point of views, we have not been
associated with any corruption anywhere and we feel it needs
to be throughly investigated by the Indian authorities. We
have encouraged all government authorities to conduct
inquiry," he said.
Fennell said concerns such as congested traffic and
cleanliness are not unique for a city which is hosting a
multi-sports event for the first time in decades.
"My visit was to look at all the venues. We have been
concerned about some of the venues. We wanted to see how much
is complete. I visited all the venues and I am very satisfied
to tell you that by and large all venues for practical
purposes are complete," he said.
"There is some remedial work to be done but this is not
new for new buildings and this would be completed in some
days.
"We are concerned that some detail work has to be done,
We went through some detail work and have told the
authorities. The outside appearance, landscaping an cleaning
of venues will have to done urgently," he added. MORE PTI ATK
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