Mike Fennell, the President of the CGF, and Suresh Kalmadi, the chairman of the local organising committee, held crisis talks after the successful launch of the Queen's Baton Relay in London yesterday.

 

Earlier this month Kalmadi called for Mike Hooper, the chief executive of the CGF, to be sacked after claiming that he was "useless" and "an impediment" to the smooth functioning of the organising committee as it begins final preparations for the Games, which are due to open in the Indian capital on October 3, 2010.

 

Kalmadi had also objected to Fennell’s decision to set up a monitoring committee for the 2010 Games

 

In a joint statement the two said: "It is agreed that there have been misunderstandings and unfortunate media statements and reports that have created a regrettable set of circumstances.

 

"We have agreed that we will continue to work together as partners, fully recognising and respecting our individual roles and ensuring that our attention is not diverted from meeting all the targets that have been agreed upon.

 

"The next step will be the visit of the CGF Coordination Commission (COCOM) commencing December 14 for evaluating the progress and the achievement of the targets promised by the organising committee.

 

"The review report will be considered by CGF and organising committee."

 

Kalmadi said: "Delhi is ready for the Games, and it’s going to be the best Games ever.

 

"It will be the most colourful Games, we assure you."

 

 

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