Games CEO slammed by Indian media

Indian media continue to turn up the heat on New Zealander Mike Hooper, the Commonwealth Games CEO, claiming he has been "living it up royally" and producing some staggering figures.

Hooper has lived in India in the lead up to the Games which open on Sunday.

He has become a controversial figure as accountability is sought for the state of New Delhi's preparations.The Commonwealth Games Federation and the Indian Organising Committee appear to be fighting a blame game.

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