Commonwealth Games Village unliveable, complain four countries
Monday, September 20, 2010 Labels: 2010 Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games 2010, Commonwealth Games delhi, Commonwealth Games India 1 commentsNEW DELHI: Amid all the gloom about chaotic preparations for the Commonwealth Games, there was at least one silver lining: the widespread applause for the "world class" Games Village at its soft launch on September 16. Unfortunately, the Organising Committee has run into a rude reality check even on this front.
New Zealand, Canada, Scotland and Ireland have objected strongly to the condition of the accommodation given to them, say highly placed sources. The reason - lack of maintenance of apartments in the towers allotted to these teams and their abysmal, "unliveable" condition, say team delegates. Toilets in particular are said to be in a "mess".
Sources said the apartments, which are left unlocked through the day and night, were found to be dirty. In some flats, labourers had defecated. In others, fixtures and other facilities were still to be provided. Though athletes are to start moving in after September 23, work in just 18 of the 34 towers is said to be complete. The advance teams are reportedly of the view that the remaining work is not likely to get over for weeks.
The delegates are learnt to have told the OC that unless the apartments are set right, their teams should be put up in a Games Family hotel - the Ashoka or Janpath - or some other accommodation. This could add to the OC's logistical problems.
1. Condition of Games Village has prompted delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Scotland and Ireland to issue ultimatum to OC
2. Apartments in towers allotted to these countries, especially Kiwis, filthy.
4. Site workers have been using the unlocked flats.
5. Toilets are stained, fixtures haven't been installed, don't work or are broken
6. Size of contingent: Canada 400, New Zealand 325, Scotland 300
7. Those happy with Village: Australia, England
source >> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/top-stories/Commonwealth-Games-Village-unliveable-complain-four-countries/articleshow/6595540.cms
im karunya. i want to work to make CWG VILLAGE a better place, seriously. i want to come to delhi and work, i can fund my travel and i do not need the money for working. i am a student and i can not take the news about the village and it seems to be an insult to the country. i don't know how soo many people can just sit in the comfort of thier homes and watch while our nation's pride is going to the dogs.