Michael Fennell will inspect various stadiums, which have been hit by construction delays, and meet government officials to get an update on security for the October 3-14 mega event.

Michael Fennell’s visit also gains importance because a few of the Commonwealth nations have raised doubts about security during the event and they would be eagerly waiting for a report from the CWF chief to take a final decision.

Speaking about the venues, Organising Committee vice-chairman Randhir Singh had said on Monday that all the stadiums are in ‘top-class shape’ and will be ready within a week’s time.

‘We checked each and everything minutely. Although minor work remains, everything will be completed in a week’s time. By August 25 all the things will be done,’ Singh, who is also the secretary-general of Indian Olympic Association, had said.

Commonwealth Games Federation head Mike Fennel is in the Indian capital, Delhi, to inspect last-minute preparations for the games.
Mr Fennel will visit the venues on Wednesday and attend a host of meetings with government officials on Thursday.
With the opening ceremony only six weeks away, the games have been overshadowed by allegations of corruption and building delays. 
Earlier this month, two games officials were suspended while a third resigned.
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Mr Fennel will spend the next two days looking at venues, some of which are still under construction. 
Mr Fennel is visiting the venues Many of the venues do not have the required safety certificates. 
Mr Fennel will get the latest updates on preparations and meet government officials to get assurances on security and logistics. 
Indian Commonwealth Games officials have said all the venues will be ready by 25 August even though the event has been over-shadowed by a corruption scandal.

Earlier this month two leading officials from the organising committee were suspended. 
They were accused of involvement in awarding lucrative contracts to foreign companies without proper consultation or formal contracts being signed.
Games treasurer Anil Khanna quit after reports claimed an Australian firm won the contract to lay tennis courts for the games because his son headed its Indian arm. Mr Khanna denied any wrongdoing. 

Things have become so serious the Indian government has appointed a new group of ministers to oversee the preparations. 
The organisers have now received some high-profile support. 
Olympic President Jacques Rogge predicted that Delhi will stage a successful Commonwealth Games and criticised the media for being pessimistic.