After assessing the security measures put in place for the forthcoming sporting events in India, Australian Foreign Ministry, on Friday, said that it is satisfied with the security arrangements put in place for the athletes in India.
"We are satisfied with the efforts to ensure safety of the Australian athletes," Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith said. "Security risk exists in all sporting events, whether in Australia or India," he added.
The concerns over athletes' safety in India came up after HuJI chief and al-Qaida commander Ilyas Kashmiri warned of possible violence against foreign teams visiting India.
Earlier, in an email to a Hong Kong-based news website, Kashmiri warned of several attacks like the one in Pune in the near future.
"We warn the international community not to send their people to the 2010 Hockey World Cup, IPL and Commonwealth Games. Nor should their people visit India - if they do, they will be responsible for the consequences," said the threat.
"We, the mujahideen of 313 Brigade, vow to continue attacks across India until the Indian Army leaves Kashmir and gives the Kashmiris their right of self-determination. We assure the Muslims of the subcontinent we will never forget the massacre in Gujarat and the demolition of Babri Masjid," it added.
