The reputation of the Commonwealth Games in India takes another hit as swimmers fall ill amid concerns over the quality of pool water, writes Asia Correspondent John Sparks from Delhi.
Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges, is writing on the Commonwealth Games for Channel 4 News about his experiences in Delhi. Having settled into the city, competition day is now approaching.
Channel 4 News Asia Correspondent John Sparks, newly arrived in Delhi, finds lots has changed since his last visit to the capital six years ago.
As the Commonwealth Games action begins in Delhi, India faces a hail of criticism over the chaotic build-up, with one charity telling Channel 4 News “India’s poorest children are being left behind”.
India duly presented a Commonwealth Games opening worth of a rising world power – but crowds booed the chairman of the organising committee.
Blogging for Channel 4 News, Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges watches as two teammates succumb to injuries in the run-up to the Delhi games.
Commonealth Games organisers face at least 20 corruption investigations. But should Delhi be judged not by the Games, but by its new metro?
Isle of Man gymnast Alex Hedges, who writes about the Games for Channel 4 News, on his impressions of Delhi and the athletes’ village.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Is the pendulum starting to swing back? India clearly needs to sort out the situation at the athletes’ village as best they can, but are the expectations of some of the commentators and those involved starting to sound a bit silly?
Alex Thomson looks at the escalating problems facing the organisers of next month’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi – and finds that this time the risks are not being over-stated.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Krishnan Guru-Murthy blogs on why the screw ups surrounding the Commonwealth Games in Delhi feel so predictable