London: Star discus thrower Krishna Poonia and Asian Games champion steeplechase runner Sudha Singh were among the first batch of Indian track and field athletes to check into the Olympic Games Village here.
Krishna, along with her husband and coach Virender Poonia, and Sudha arrived at the Athletes Village in Stratford on Wednesday.
After going through security checks, Krishna and Sudha were taken to their apartment by a bus. Later in the evening Krishna and Sudha enjoyed the Indian menu at the Dining Hall.
"It all good but no match to the hospitality and warmth of Commonwealth Games in Delhi," said Krishna....
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