Australia remains committed to Delhi 2010: Crosswhite

Australia sports minister, Mr Mark Arbib and Commonwealth Games Association of Australia chief executive Perry Crosswhite said his country has maintained its commitment to challenge next month's Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.

"The Australian government is committed and our number one priority is the safety of our athletes, and people traveling to India," Mr Arbib told Australian radio.

Asked by Australian Associated Press whether the idea of withdrawing from the Games had been discussed for his nation, Mr. Crosswhite said: "Not at all. I believe that we must be careful to make such a decision because what is essentially doing is making that decision on behalf of 400 athletes.

"The reality is that they are what the Games are in some respects are those who have to decide whether they want to come here or not.

"Of course we are in a situation where health and safety and all questions that must be met. But if they are - and are - to an acceptable level, then the Games are for athletes and it is they who must come and make those decisions.

"... They can have their views and all the rest of it, but I think it certainly has the right to make its decision unless it is based on something we are trying to protect a security or health, "said

Mr. Crosswhite, who spoke earlier on Wednesday with officials from Australia of the 17 sports at the Games, said that barring any athlete world champion discus thrower Dani Samuels withdrew from the Games had indicated or do the same .

"None of them (the officials from Australia) told me there was a problem in relation to athletes, informing them that Dani had similar concerns," said Crosswhite. "All athletes, particularly in what they see in the media in Australia, have every right to be worried because I do not see the better part of what surely will when they get here - but not here yet. "

Mr. Crosswhite said Australia accommodation in the town was acceptable while acknowledging the chagrin of other nations with facilities in separate blocks. "There are things that need to be corrected. I feel comfortable ... as long as the hard work that has begun today continues and is likely to increase. There are a number of defects that must be fixed, but not like the buildings will fall, far from it. We are in three blocks of flats and apartments, some of which were things that needed to be fixed and that are being set now. "

Mr. Crosswhite said tight security around the village was a problem - not for lack of security but for convenience. "The security is very tight, should be lying to some extent," he said. "It's nice, but it's just massive and you have to let more people more efficiently through in a way. Because when you get a great result here is going to be a nuisance if not set."

15 teams complete DRM process

As many as 15 Commonwealth Games Federation member nations and territories have completed the Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM) for the Games next month in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth on Wednesday.

Australia, Canada, Cook Islands, England, Isle of Man, Jersey, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Uganda and Wales completed the process.

Five nations - Trinidad and Tobago, Norfolk Island, St. Lucia, Cameron and Guernsey - pass through its digital rights management on Thursday.

Final entries have confirmed that the Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi by CGF member nations and territories in digital rights management.

Australian swim team confident in security measures in Delhi: Huegill, Mitcham

Australia swimming butterfly star Geoff Huegill said to his companions and he was considering withdrawing from the Games next month in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth. The 31-year-old swimmer told his colleagues and he were confident that security measures would be in place for athletes.

"I'm really excited about going there to tell the truth," Huegill of Australia Associated Press on Wednesday. "I have not had the opportunity to go to India yet, but when you talk to someone who has been India, this is exactly what their culture and their lifestyle is everything. Everything is a mess, it's all emotion, everything is fun and colorful.

Part of the Australian swimming team leadership, Huegill said he understood the decision to world champion Dani Samuels discussion to withdraw from the Games because of concerns about safety.

"Obviously, Dani has to take care of herself and if she does not feel safe or secure about the situation will be then I understand perfectly," said Huegill. "But I've been talking to some of the other guys on the team, and none of us worry at all. In terms of security we have all had our meetings ... we will be protected in the pool, we will be protected in people and we do not mind a little to everyone.

"We all have our mosquito nets and we'll all be packing our pillows," he said. "I think we have to remember, while we used to stay in some pretty nice, high-altitude locations, India is still classified as a third world country. So for them it may seem really might not be effective as appropriate or at the level we think so I think for us as athletes, we do not show any disrespect for them.

"It's hard to see a major international meeting to go where there are no technical hiccups. But to say that as an athlete who goes out there to compete I am absolutely looking forward to it," said Huegill.

Other swimmers and Eamon Sullivan and Ashley Callus also said they still intend to compete in Delhi. The diver Matthew Mitcham and Alex Croak also stated that it would not withdraw without a direct recommendation of the Federal Government and Commonwealth Games Association of Australia.

"I am 100 percent sure," said Olympic gold medalist Mitcham.

The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi visits symbol of love, Taj Mahal

2010 Queen's Baton Delhi visited the famous Taj Mahal, on Tuesday. The monument is a jewel among the Seven Wonders of the World and also the pride of India. Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi was proudly carried around the Taj Mahal complex absorb the beauty of the mausoleum of the seventeenth century.

Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is an absolute mix of Persian and Islamic architecture in India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, is considered the perfect symbol of love. The team did not lose an opportunity to take photos on the colossal structure.

Later in the day, the team went to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi was greeted by several dignitaries, including many people. Here the Queen Baton Relay has set out. International wrestler Mr. Arjuna AwardeeMukhtiyar Singh became the first Batonbearer day.

The night was bright Mathura for a cultural festival that included performances by professionals and local school children. Their actions represent the various phases of the life of Lord Krishna.