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Address corruption charges urgently, strongly: CGF chief

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Michael Fennell said today that all allegations of irregularities into the Games projects should be dealt with "strongly and urgently."

Updated on: Aug 04, 2010 06:44 PM IST
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Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Michael Fennell said on Wednesday that all allegations of irregularities into the Games projects should be dealt with "strongly and urgently."

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"We are concerned and we want to ensure that no corruption is involved and all conditions required to host the Games are met. We want these matters to be dealt with strongly and with great deal of urgency," Fennell said.

"We came to know from media reports that there are some problems in some of the venues arising out of monsoon. We want those venues to satisfy all the requirements and we would also want to know the outcome of the investigations into the charges," Fennell told a television channel.

"I think we want to have good Games but we need to clarify these (allegations) and ensure that there is full investigation and full transparency," Fennell said.

CGF chief executive officer Mike Hooper has already written a letter to the organising committee seeking clarification on the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) report on the safety of the venues and also asked it to get a safety certificate from the venue owners before taking over the stadiums.

Also in spotlight is transfer of money to a London-based firm for services during the Queen's Baton Relay without any proper paperwork.

 
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