Players, coaches satisfied with security measures

Hyderabad, Aug 10 (PTI) A day after England pulled out of the World Badminton Championships, foreign players and coaches said they were satisfied with the security arrangements for the elite event here and happy with the level of safety. World number three Dane Peter Gade said although he was confident of the BWF''s security arrangements it was a shame that the England team had to go home in this way.

"Risk can be anywhere in the world but it is a shame that England had to go back home. But honestly speaking the newspaper report did made some players worried but I am confident with the way India has ensured our safety," Gade said.

Malaysian coach Misbun Sidek also echoed similar views. "Security is not a problem at all.

There is large number of security presence and we do not have any issues," he said. "India has done whatever they could have done and we are satisfied with the arrangements.

We just want to concentrate on the matches now," said Lee Chong Wei, when asked about his view. His fierce rival Chinese Lin Dan also felt the same and said, "Since India has granted our safety, we have no concern.

We have full faith on BWF." However, when Dicky Palyama was asked about his views, the Dutch replied in a rather diplomatic way. "Well, I am not scared I can handle it but if the coach decides to go home, I don''t mind," he quipped.