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Delhi has delivered a truly exceptional Commonwealth Games: Michael Fennell
The Commonwealth Games Federation chief said the "successful" hosting of the Games will leave behind a rich legacy for Delhi.
Updated : Sep 28, 2017, 11:52 PM IST
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Marred by series of controversies in the build-up, the Delhi Commonwealth Games today got the ultimate pat on the back from the CGF chief Michael Fennell, who declared the mega-event as "truly exceptional".
Delivering his address during a spectacular and colourful closing ceremony, Fennell said, "Today, we bring down curtains on 19th CWG Delhi. Delhi, you have delivered a truly exceptional Games.
"Security, transport and other services have been of highest quality. The venues were world class and it was a truly outstanding show by the athletes."
"The athletes have demonstrated their skills and sporting personalities brought different cultures together. Athletes from 71 countries contested for 826 medals in the true spirit of friendship. Several Commonwealth Games records were broken, including two world records. Some have created new national records," he added.
Fennell said the "successful" hosting of the Games will leave behind a rich legacy for Delhi.
"The Organising Committee overcame all obstacles and presented a successful Games. Delhi has now a rich legacy, the wold class venues and improved city structure. It has presented itself as a world class city. The world will have a better understanding of this wonderful country and its potential now," said the Jamaican.
"Now we set our eyes on 2014 Glasgow Games and look forward to athletes participating in all events in large numbers," said Fennell.
Fennell thanked the Centre and Delhi government for providing the necessary resources and the OC for the hard work in delivering the Games.
"I thank the Organising Committee, led by Mr (Suresh) Kalmadi and (Delhi chief minister) Sheila Dikshit for the hard work they have put in. I also thank the Delhi and the national governments for the resources they have provided," he said.
Fennell also named Jamaican woman triple jumper Trecia Smith for the David Dixon Award, given to the outstanding athlete of the CWG based on their performance, fair play and overall contribution to their team's participation in the Games.
