Delhi going the extra mile effort

Thursday 1st April 2010, 3:00PM BST.

Budding athletes of the future were among Islanders who took part in the Queen's baton relay in November as part of the build-up to the Games

DELHI is doing everything they can to make this year’s Commonwealth Games a safe event.

That is the impression of Jersey team manager Paul Huddlestone on his return from a visit to the host city of the October event.

Having joined representatives from 70 other teams on a tour of the venues Huddlestone, who was joined by assistant Paul du Feu, believes security levels are high.

He said: ‘I think if any terrorist wanted to make an attack it would be difficult. It’s safe to say that the games venues, transport and the village will be heavily protected.’

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