Bermuda Olympic Association have announced that the Island’s athletes will go to India for the Commonwealth Games as planned.

Following a meeting of the BOA executive this morning, the Association said they were still prepared to travel to the event, but would wait for a report from chef de mission Stanley Douglas, who flies to India on Saturday.

“As of today, the BOA is still prepared to send our team to the Commonwealth Games,” said BOA president Judy Simons. “As the chef de mission, Mr. Stanley Douglas leaves for Delhi on Saturday September 25, he will be given time to assess the situation and no later that Monday September 27, will advise the BOA of competition and living conditions in India.

“At that time the BOA will further advise the relevant national sports governing bodies (NSGB).

“Should any NSGB or their athletes at that time feel it necessary to withdraw from these games (they) may do so without fear of reprisal from the Bermuda Olympic Association.”

For more read tomorrow's Sports Section of The Royal Gazette.