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Given recent troubles like the Mumbai attacks and last month's bombing of a cafe popular with foreigners, many people are questioning just how ready Delhi is to host one of the year's biggest sporting events.

Negative media coverage is ramping up and some of our biggest sports stars are having serious doubts about travelling there to compete.

"If there is any serious or credible risk, then that will prompt a rethink," swimmer Stephanie Rice told the Herald Sun earlier this week.

"I just want to see what transpires in coming months."

But authorities – both here and in India – remain positive that the necessary security measures are in place.