London, Sep 25(ANI): Northern Ireland has followed England, Wales and Scotland in giving their athletes approval to participate in the Delhi Commonwealth Games.
The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council (NICGC) had delayed making a final decision until they had received assurances over the quality of the athletes' village.
The decision has been taken after the NICGC was assured that the accommodation would be in suitable condition by the team's arrival on Tuesday.
"Based upon these assurances, the council is pleased to endorse the decision that the team will depart for Delhi as planned," The BBC quoted a NICGC spokeswoman, as saying.
"There are ongoing concerns regarding the condition of some of the infrastructure, but it is acknowledged that progress has been made over the last few days."
"These developments have allowed our representatives to take up residence within the allotted accommodation block," she added.
An outbreak of dengue fever in New Delhi after heavy rains that have flooded parts of the athletes' village, and the collapse of an foot-over bridge had raised serious concerns about the Games, with several high-profile athletes pulling out. (ANI)
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