Do we think any of the nations will pull out? things aren't looking so good right now, latest headline is a pedestrian bridge has collapsed near the games site.
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Of course, all the players used to playing at Futures level (and there will be plenty of them at the CGs) will be used to this level of squalor! (or much worse)
I say that with great respect to those willing to put up with travelling to the outposts of the tennis world in pursuit of their dreams.
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Have you guys seen the photos? i know some futures places are bad, and i've certianly heard stories form players about them, but these look awful. (on the bbc sport page for anyone who hasnt)
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Kinda expected some last minute stuff even though they had 7 years to prepare but ..
Scotland and England have had team officials out early and managed to get their teams moved to relatively better blocks. But hope it doesn't mean some smaller teams that haven't had folk out early and / or have less influence get left with really bad conditions.
Even, then I know the Scottish officials have been having to organise and join in work themselves to help get their new block cleaner and in better shape.
-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 23rd of September 2010 03:05:03 PM
Bally isn't going to the Commonwealth Games after all.
Much more of this and there won't be any teams left.
Tweet from Piers Newbury: http://twitter.com/piersnewbery
Back to tennis, @ElenaBaltacha out of Commonwealth Games. "Heartbreaking decision... going there would pose too high a risk to my health." 25 minutes ago via web
-- Edited by daisy on Saturday 25th of September 2010 05:19:47 PM
"I suffer from a liver condition which is linked to my immune system and makes me susceptible to picking up infections. At the age of 27 and after many years of hard work, I am now playing the best tennis of my career and I cannot afford to jeopardise that by getting ill.
"I will be cheering on Team Scotland with all my heart, in particular my fellow tennis players Mhairi (Brown), Joss (Jocelyn Rae), Colin (Fleming) and Jamie (Murray). I am very, very sad that I won't get to play alongside them."