REUTERS â€" The Delhi Commonwealth Games have been hit by a series of pullouts by high-profile athletes, taking much of the shine off next month's multi-sport gathering which is already besieged by a raft of other problems.
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Following is a list of the biggest-name athletes who will miss the Oct. 3-14 Games for reasons ranging from injury to security.
USAIN BOLT:
The Jamaican triple Olympic champion sprinter pulled out because the event is taking place too late in the year.
SHELLY-ANN FRASER:
Like Bolt, the Olympic 100 metres champion also had problems with the timing of the Delhi Games. She subsequently tested positive for a prohibited substance that earned her a provisional ban.
DAVID RUDISHA:
The Kenyan 800 metres world record holder said he was tired and felt competing in Delhi would affects his performance in next year's world championships in South Korea.
SAMANTHA STOSUR:
The Australian tennis player is skipping the Commonwealth Games because it coincides with tour events.
ASBEL KIPROP:
Kenya's Olympic 1,500 metres champion has suffered an Achilles injury, Kenyan officials said.
DANI SAMUELS:
Australia's discus world champion has pulled out due to security and health concerns.
CHRISTINE OHURUOGU:
The Olympic 400 metres gold medallist from England suffered cramps and said she did not want to aggravate the injury.
PHILLIPS IDOWU:
England's world triple jump champion has security concerns.
CHRIS HOY:
The quadruple Olympic gold medallist cyclist pulled out because the Games clash with the European championships, which carry qualification points for the 2012 London Olympics.
STEPHANIE RICE:
The Australian triple Olympic gold medallist swimmer is skipping the Commonwealth Games to undergo shoulder surgery.
(Compiled by Amlan Chakraborty; Editing by Sonia Oxley; To comment on this story: sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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