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Scotland team arrives in New Delhi for Commonwealth Games | The contingent of Scotland for the Commonwealth Games-2010 arrived here on Sunday. Earlier in
the day, Australian and Kenyan contingent arrived at the Indira Gandhi International
Airport . The arrival of players and officials from participating member nations
picked pace on Saturday. Policemen and volunteers of the Commonwealth Games
were
seen at the airport to receive and guide the contingent from Edinburgh . Armed
policemen escorted the Scottish team members to board the special coaches to ferry
them to the Game Village . The Commonwealth Games Federation President
Michael
Fennell said on Saturday that there would be full participation by all countries
in the Games. So far all national delegations appear to be attending the Games
after pledges from the Indian government that the event would be ready on time.
The Indian government is rushing against time to ensure preparations are complete
ahead of the opening. The Games are due to commence on October 3 and end on
the
14th. India is expecting about two million tourists in New Delhi for the Games, as well as about 10,000 athletes from 71 teams representing 54 Commonwealth member
states.
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