An Australian official says next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have the potential to become the best ever, praising the progress the organizing committee has made in the past several months.

After giving colour television to the nation during the Asians Games in 1982, the Doordarshan is gearing up for the high definition telecast of the Commonwealth Games 2010.

In what threatens to put a question mark over next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, a top Australian sports body chief has said his country could withdraw from the event if its security concerns are not addressed. Australia had topped the medals tally in the 2006 Games with 84 golds and plans to send 550 athletes to New Delhi, which would make it the largest contingent.