SPORT-CWG-BHANOT 2LST

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will send contingents of around
125 each.
Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and
Wales will also maintain their record of participating in all
editions of the Games.
"Of course, we are confident that the athletes in 17
disciplines and 150 participants of four Para Sport events
will like the facilities and deliver very good performances.
"They will also enjoy living in the Games Village, built
to accommodate 7200 people, and find it the best they have
experienced in multi-discipline event," Bhanot said.
"Athletes will start arriving from September 23. Athletes
have their own routines and some of them want to arrive here
only on 30th, just four-five days before their events," he
added.
Bhanot also downplayed the fear of dengue epidemic in the
capital and said, "We have not received any letter (expressing
concerns) from any country. We have spoken to Delhi
Government, NDMC and Health Ministry. They are making special
efforts to solve the problem so there is no problem."
Asked about intermittent rains, Bhanot said, "I can
remember many occasions like Seoul (South Korea) and Doha
(Qatar) where rain hampered programme. But we have a set
programme and we will proceed with that." PTI DB
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