Published>Wed, Sep 22 10 07:04 PM
Scotland has delayed the departure of its first 41 athletes and officials to the Commonwealth Games because of ongoing health and security fears in Delhi.
Michael Cavanagh, chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said the standard of the athletes village was still causing concern.
Part of the village which we've been moved to, which was the latest part to be finished in a real hurry, is in a very poor condition and a poor state of maintenance, he told BBC Radio on Wednesday.
There have been dogs roaming around the village, the apartments are filthy, there are piles of rubble and right now it's not fit to receive 6,500 athletes and officials, which is what is due to happen in seven days.
Cavanagh said he still expected Scotland's team to compete in the Games but said the welfare of athletes was the priority.
Scotland is hugely committed to the Commonwealth Games. Our team on the ground will continue to monitor the situation however we will not compromise on areas of athlete health, safety and security, he added.
We need urgent action from the Commonwealth Games Federation and the Delhi Organising Committee to address these crucial issues.
On Tuesday an access bridge near the main Commonwealth Games Stadium collapsed, injuring 19 people, some seriously.
Several high-profile athletes, including England's Phillips Idowu, the reigning world, European and Commonwealth triple jump champions, have already withdrawn from the event, which is due to start on Oct 3.
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