2 Canadian athletes pull out, Canada delays trip to CWG

Toronto (23 September ,2010),(indiareport).

Two archers-Kevin Tataryn and Dietmar Trillus-have become the first Canadian athletes to pull out of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, citing health and safety concerns.,

Manitoba&aposs Tataryn and Dietmar withdrew from the international competition yesterday morning due to conditions at Athletes&aposvillage, said Scott Ogilvie, Archery Canada&aposs executive director.

Ogilvie said their decision was personal and independent and was"unfortunate"since the rest of the 10-member team is still expected to depart on Tuesday.

"I&aposll take my safety over a medal any day,"Tataryn, a 25-year-old materials technician with a geotechnical engineering firm, said.

"When other athletes are deciding not to go as well, it kind of hit home a bit more that you are not the only one thinking it&aposs not the best place to be going.