The security fear was completely their perception and should not be generalised. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) president has expressed his satisfaction over the security measures,' Singh told IANS.

In May, the Australian Davis Cup team had refused to travel to Chennai to play in the crucial third round Davis Cup tie against India citing security concerns.

However, later that month, Australian Commonwealth Games Association chief executive Perry Crosswhite visited India and returned satisfied after being assured of a top-class security for the Games that begins in 2010 October.

'Then Australia might have pulled out of the Davis Cup but now they want to come. I can assure you that Australia will be here for the Games,' Singh said. 'The terror attacks is not an India specific problem. It has been happening all over the world.'