Crosswhite, who led a delegation to India to take stock of security situation in the country, said on his return that officials have assured them safety of athletes would be of paramount importance.

“We came away with a much better feeling than we had before and the feeling they're right on top of the security planning right now,” said Crosswhite, who was told more than 8,000 new policemen have been hired to form the backbone of security at the event.

“All of the CGAs (Commonwealth Games Associations) have this at the top of their priority list - that the security will be at a level that would be expected,” he told Australian Associated Press (AAP).

However, Crosswhite said Australia would also do its own reconnaissance and plan extra security arrangements for its athletes.

Australia is expected to send their largest ever Commonwealth Games contingent, comprising of more than 425 athletes and 175 officials, to Delhi.

Crosswhite said he had no doubt that the venues be ready before the quadrennial event commences in October next year.