Security is still a concern

Chennai: Security for the Hero Honda hockey World Cup continues to be debated and dissected in Australia.

In its latest update on the issue, Hockey Australia says that “at this stage there is no change in our plans to participate in the 2010 hockey World Cup.”

Stating that HA has received assessment from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to threats there will be a close watch on the developing situation in India. “In line with Hockey Australia’s process of assessing emerging threats and changing conditions, should the current situation change, we would obviously reassess our position,” said Mark Anderson, CEO, HA. — Hockey Correspondent.