Big names skip Commonwealth Games

The world's leading athletes have decided to stay away from the 2010 Delhi CWG, citing various reasons including security concerns and injuries, thus robbing the event of much needed star power. Here is a look at some of the big names who will not compete in Delhi. Photos: AP

Usain Bolt - Jamaica <br> Event - 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 x 100 metre relay </br> Career highlight - Reigning World and Olympic Champion in 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 x 100 metre relay </br> Reason for pullout - To focus on 2012 London Olympics

Asafa Powell - Jamaica <br> Event - 100 metres and 4 x 100 metre relay </br> Career highlight - 2005-2008 100 metres world record holder </br> Reason for pullout - Injury

Shelly-Ann Fraser - Jamaica <br> Event - 100 metres </br> Career highlight - Reigning Olympic and World champion in 100 metres </br> Reason for pullout - To prepare for the World Championships </br>

Stephanie Rice - Australia <br> Event - Swimming </br> Career highlight - Three gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics </br> Reason for pullout - Shoulder injury

Dani Samuels - Australia <br> Event - Discus throw </br> Career highlight - Reigning and youngest world champion </br> Reason for pullout - Security concerns

Christine Ohuruogu - Britain <br> Event - 400 metres </br> Career highlight - Reigning 400 metres Commonwealth and Olympic champion </br> Reason for pullout - Injury

Phillips Idowu - Britain <br> Event - Triple Jump </br> Career highlight - Reigning World and Commonwealth champion </br> Reason for pullout - Security concerns

Chris Hoy - Scotland <br> Event - Cycling </br> Career highlight - Three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics </br> Reason for pullout - CWG clashes with the European Championships, an event he is required to compete in to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics