We'll win Games race, says minister

Workers are racing to finish preparations for the Commonwealth Games as athletes and team officials continue to arrive in New Delhi.

Delhi's chief minister said she was confident the job could be completed for the event's opening on Sunday.

Members of the English team who had been forced to check themselves into a hotel because preparations were so far behind schedule moved into the Games village yesterday.

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"The facilities are fine, and right now they are enjoying their lunch," said a spokeswoman.

India has faced harsh criticism for the state of the athletes' village – including complaints about filthy conditions – infrastructure problems and even a snake found in the room of a South African competitor over the weekend.

Another snake, a cobra, was reportedly found at the tennis stadium.

The games village was supposed to be ready last week, but many teams have delayed moving in because work was not finished.

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Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who took charge of the work last week, said: "We inherited a very difficult situation, but it's improving almost by the hour. We are racing against time, but we will perform."

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