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After a week of speculation and headlines, the Isle of Man team sets off from Ronaldsway this morning (Saturday) for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi
The media focus on the troubled preparations in India, with a footbridge collapsing and negative reports about conditions in the athletes village, has not been the ideal build-up for competitors and officials.
But the green light has been given for the party to travel.
Minister with responsibility for sport David Cretney says the Isle of Man has a rich history competing at Commonwealth level:
Athletics: Sarah Astin sets new Manx women's marathon record on debut
FC Isle of Man's trip to Barnoldswick Town rearranged
Athletics: Regan Corrin breaks IOM high jump record
Football: Braddan and Rushen United progress in Ecap FA Cup
