The Beijing Games' security is at a suitable level, said British Olympic delegation chef de mission Simon Clegg in the Olympic Village on Sunday.
Clegg said he did not see excessive security in the Chinese capital which has tightened up security for the Aug. 8-24 Olympics.
"I have been here for two weeks. The security is no tighter than what we have seen in other Gmes," said Clegg who has been to 11 Olympic Games. "The level of security is decided by local government but I see no difference in the security here to anything I have experienced before."
Beijing has deployed nearly 110,000 personnel including police, military troops and volunteers to ensure the security of the Games.
Special forces such as an army air unit, an engineering force and chemical defense troops will also join the mission. Combat aircraft, helicopters, warships, missiles, chemical defense equipment and radar will be used in case of security threats.
Clegg was in favor of the efforts from the organizers.
"Security is a very important aspect now of an Olympic Games. The organizing committee has the responsibility for the security of the athletes," he said. "I can tell you all my athletes here feel very secured and not feel intimidated in anyway. I think the security levels are just right."
Britain fielded a 549-member delegation including 313 athletes to the Beijing Games.
(Xinhua News Agency August 4, 2008)