POST GAMES REPORT - Commonwealth Games Federation

It is of great credit to the Security FA and the Delhi Police as
well as other security agencies that the Games were incident
free and the security arrangements were appreciated by all
international and national participants and stakeholders. The
Security FA was also responsible for post Games security till
venues were handed back to the owners.
Key Lessons
• The list of prohibited items should be realistic, factoring in
requirements of athletes, media and spectators
• A procedural mechanism to deal with crimes committed
during Games Time should be set up so that the situation
can be handled with the desired level of sensitivity
• Fifty percent of concerns are usually related to hard security
and 50 percent to perception. Perception management
should be handled at the appropriate level
• The Sports Protocol Policy was formulated just before
the Games including alighting points of the important
functionaries of the sports fraternity according to the
protocol of the CGF or other International/National
Federations. Confusion could have been avoided by taking
the decision on these issues earlier
Plaza). Spectator Services FA played a key role in ensuring that
all persons in Front of House areas had a feel-good factor and
carried home a memorable Games experience.
The FA successfully integrated with other FAs to ensure
the best possible experience for all spectators at venues;
evolved efficient and effective operational plans for crowd
management and pedestrian flow at all venues; developed a
well-trained and motivated team that served as the front line
of contact between spectators and the organisers; and built an
environment that supports security and accreditation policies
while not detracting from ensuring a memorable experience
for spectators.
SPECTATOR SERVICES
The Spectator Services FA’s primary function was to ensure
safe and efficient movement of spectators in, out and around
competition venues as also through the Precinct (Spectator
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