Construction of Asian Games venues 'clean'

GUANGZHOU: No foul play has been uncovered in the construction of the sports facilities for the upcoming Asian Games, organizers said yesterday.

Local people's congress deputies had requested the transparent publication of how funds were used in the venues' construction for the 2010 Asian Games. In response, the Guangzhou Games organizing committee said in a press announcement that the bids, design and construction of the sport venues have been in strict compliance with relevant regulations and laws.

"We attach a great importance to a scientific and economic approach to the venues development since construction of the venues started amid the global financial crisis," the notice said.