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Reuters: Athletes Quit Commonwealth Games As Criticism Mounts

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Tags: Commonwealth Games, India

Several big name athletes have pulled out of the Commonwealth Games and Scotland delayed its departure to New Delhi on Wednesday, adding to woes of an event meant to showcase India's ability to stand up with China on the world stage.

Some countries have effectively given Delhi a few days to clean up the Games village or face the prospect of national withdrawals from an event which is so far only showcasing Indian traveler-tale cliches of filth, chaos and corruption.

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