Culture Minister welcomes NI Commonwealth Games Council's decision

Minister for Sport in Northern Ireland, Nelson McCausland said: "I welcome the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council's decision to take their team to the Games in Dehli.  Competing in sport at such a high level is a great achievement and I send my best wishes to all Northern Ireland's athletes.  I have no doubt that the commitment and drive of these athletes will be apparent when they are competing in their chosen field."
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