The Commonwealth Games has been deemed safe for Bermuda’s athletes to compete in, according to Chef de Mission Stanley Douglas who arrived in Delhi, India, yesterday.

A number of international athletes have already pulled out of the Games because of security and health fears but yesterday the Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) confirmed the Island’s team would be attending.

Douglas’ report read: “Having had the opportunity to review the Village I would say that it is safe for our team to arrive on the (September) 29th from Bermuda. I look forward to receiving them and making the best afford on their part here in Delhi.

“Our team has been given block 28 which consist of four apartments. The rooms are fair and standard and once cleaning and beds are made up I do not perceive any problems with this facility. The external appearance will need continued work.

“Security is tight with most people who enter the village going through at least two security checks and or screening. This is one area that I know was of concern for most of the team. I can assure you that the village is well secure; there are perimeters walls with armed security.”

* Full story in tomorrow’s Sport section of The Royal Gazette.