CWG 2010: Usain Bolt denies participation

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London, Dec 2: Triple Olympic gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt has denied making any commitment to run at the event in New Delhi next year (2010).

According to Bolt's manager Ricky Simm, Bolt has not made any promises so far and will decide on his participation only next year.

"I've spoken to Glen Mills (Bolt's coach) who confirmed that no decision will be made about Usain's participation in the Commonwealth Games until May-Jun 2010 when he starts racing in the IAAF," Simms told a sports website.

Earlier, Suresh Kalmadi, Indian Olympic Association chairman had claimed that Bolt would definitely compete in the Delhi Games scheduled on Oct 3 to 14 next year (2010).

"I don't know (if I will be attending), you will have to direct that question to my coach, he determines what I do," said Bolt.

"For me it's cool, as long as it's a championships I always go out there and do my best . It's always good to have under your belt a title, but as I said, it's all about the coach," Bolt added.

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