Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.

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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Mark Philippoussis of Australia plays a backhand in his match against Stefan Edberg of Sweden during day three of the AEGON Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall on December 3, 2009 in London, England.
  2. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: (L-R) Harpers Bazaar Editor Edwina McCann and Fashion Designer Antonio Berardi anounce the winner at the Peroni Young Designer Awards at the MCA on December 3, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  3. SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Robert Allenby of Australia just misses for eagle at the 9th hole during the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City on December 3, 2009 in Sun City, South Africa.
  4. Billy Bakker, left of the Netherlands and Barry Middleton of England competes for the ball during their game at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Dec.3, 2009. Netherlands won the game 3-2.
  5. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing in his car during the Formula one young drivers test at the Circuio De Jerez on December 3, 2009 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
  6. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Michael Clarke bats during an Australian nets session at the Adelaide Oval on December 3, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  7. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Phil Waugh of the Waratahs poses during the New South Wales Waratahs 2010 Super 14 jersey launch at The Canterbury Store on December 3, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  8. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: Work is completed on the circuit for the Sydney 500 which is the final round of the V8 Supercars Series, at the Homebush Olympic Park precinct on December 3, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 03: John Daly of the USA tees off on the sixth hole during the first round of the 2009 Australian Open at New South Wales Golf Club on December 3, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  10. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Cedric Pioline of France plays a forehand to Pat Rafter of Australia during day two of the AEGON Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall on December 2, 2009 in London, England.
  11. JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and team Red Bull poses for portraits at the Circuito De Jerez on December 2, 2009 in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
  12. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Singer Daniel Merriweather performs on stage at The Metro on December 2, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  13. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Melissa George,Ruby Rose and Natalie Bassingthwaighte attend the Official Launch Party for Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere, following its recent extension, on December 2, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  14. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: James Nitties of Australia plays a shot from the rough during a practice round ahead of the 2009 Australian Open Golf Championship at New South Wales Golf Club on December 2, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

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  1. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (R) walks on a steet in Mumbai on October 15, 2009. Smith said that his government was taking all possible steps to end a string of attacks against Indians studying in the country. the allegedly racial assaults in Sydney and Melbourne have strained ties between the two nations, with India demanding protection for its 95,000-strong student community studying in Australia.
  2. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (L) stands in front of Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on October 15, 2009. Smith said that his government was taking all possible steps to end a string of attacks against Indians studying in the country. the allegedly racial assaults in Sydney and Melbourne have strained ties between the two nations, with India demanding protection for its 95,000-strong student community studying in Australia.
  3. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (L) stands in front of Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on October 15, 2009. Smith said that his government was taking all possible steps to end a string of attacks against Indians studying in the country. the allegedly racial assaults in Sydney and Melbourne have strained ties between the two nations, with India demanding protection for its 95,000-strong student community studying in Australia.
  4. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (L) stands in front of Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on October 15, 2009. Smith said that his government was taking all possible steps to end a string of attacks against Indians studying in the country. the allegedly racial assaults in Sydney and Melbourne have strained ties between the two nations, with India demanding protection for its 95,000-strong student community studying in Australia.
  5. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  6. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith(C) speaks with officials during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visit.
  7. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) walks with officials as he visits the construction site of a new swimming pool stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  8. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (3R) stands with officials as he visits the construction site of a new swimming pool stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  9. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) is watched by officials as he dribbles a hockey ball during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  10. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) gestures as he speaks with officials during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  11. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) gestures as he speaks with officials during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  12. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) is watched by officials as he juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  13. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (L) gestures as he speaks with Olympian and Director Planning Hockey India Jagbir Singh during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  14. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (2L) is watched by officials as he juggles a ball on a hockey stick in front of a statue of Indian Olympian Dhyan Chand during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  15. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.
  16. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith (C) juggles a ball with a hockey stick during a visit to The Major Dhyan Chand Hockey National Stadium in New Delhi on October 14, 2009, one of the venues for The Commonwealth Games 2010. A leaked letter from the Games Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's biggest sporting events due to be held in one year. Smith is in India for a five-day official visits.

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