This year's Commonwealth Games are on the brink of collapse. Not only is there a question about the building integrity of the venue, but there are health concerns because of Monsoon floods that create stagnant pools - leading to the chance of water borne diseases affecting athletes and visitors.
Of immediate concern is the state of the village serving the games. It is unfinished - and in many ways dangerous with exposed wiring and unconnected services - and it is filthy. In it's present condition - it is a health hazard and has been rejected by several countries.
The fate of the games hinges on a desperate attempt to rectify the faults, get cleaners working to remove the filth and debris - and convince athletes that they will be safe.
If that succeeds - another variable is waiting in the wings.
Followers of al Qaeda are at war with the rest of the world. Those that adhere to this militant form of Islam are dedicated to attacking all and any world event - and killing both foreigners and fellow Muslims.
In their fanaticism they reject the right to live for all who do not follow their narrow
views on Islam - and these Commonwealth games are high on their agenda for mayhem.
Already India has been humiliated by having it's preparations revealed to the world by way of the nightly news. Perhaps worse is to come - or this event may fade into history as the Commonwealth games that were cancelled because of the debacle.
It will certainly make many countries think twice before putting up their hand to host similar events - or even future Olympics !
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