Bikes for cyclists finally arrive but stuck at Delhi airport

New Delhi: The imported bikes of the Indian cyclists for the Commonwealth Games finally arrived here on Sunday after an year’s wait, but are still lying at the Delhi airport awaiting clearances. The cyclists, who are training in Patiala with their not-so-sophisticated personal bikes, are still to ride their new machines with just 20 days to go for the Games.
The cycles are at the cargo area of the airport and the riders will only be able to use them by the end of the week.
The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) said they are awaiting the Bank Release Order (BRO) required for the clearance of the bikes.
“It has been two days since the cycles arrived. We have not been able to get the required clearances. It is unfortunate that there is further delay in making the equipment available to our rider,” Dipender Singh Rathore, CFI sports manager said.
The cyclists had also asked for other basic equipments like tubulars, helmets and one- piece suits but the orders are yet to be placed.
15/09/10 Hindustan Times

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