Pune July 06 Commonwealth games Federation (CGF) President Michael Fennell, who was in the city to review the preparations for the Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) 2008 on Sunday, expressed “serious concern” about the delay in construction of a hotel for the international event. The hotel, which would be used for lodging international sports persons, VIPs and guests, is stated to be 70 per cent complete.
“I am very impressed with the progress of the main competition venues. The enthusiasm in Pune about the CYG is also encouraging. But the hotel, which is still not complete, is a serious concern for us. I have been assured that the hotel would be ready within 64 days,” Fenell said at a Press conference at Hotel Le-Meredien today.
Suresh Kalmadi, MP, from Pune and CYG 2008 chairman, said that the delay had been caused by the exodus of north Indian workers after the hate campaign launched by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. He said that the court had also stopped construction work of the hotel for a couple of months. “But all the issues have now been sorted out and we have got additional labour force to complete the work in time,” he added.
Kalmadi announced the appointment of V K Verma as director-general for the Commonwealth Games Delhi, 2010 and Commonwealth Youth Games Pune, 2008. He announced the appointment of Prasar Bharti as the Official Broadcaster. Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper and CYG 2008 ADG Lt Gen Ashok Kapur too were present at the Press meet.
Source:http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Commonwealth-Games-Fed-president-rapshotel-work-delay/332158/
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