TERRORISM holds no fears for York athlete Richard Buck who today declared how thrilled he was to be in the England team for the Commonwealth Games.

Buck has been chosen for both the individual 400 metres event and the 4x400m relay for the Games, which are being staged in the Indian city of Delhi from October 3 to 14.

Several top-line British athletes have opted to steer clear of the sub-Continent and some have cited fears over the potential of terrorist attacks.

But City of York Athletics Club one-lap specialist Buck, who now attends Loughborough College, was “thrilled” at his call-up.

Said the 23-year-old Buck: “The organisers will be doing their utmost to ensure they keep all the athletes safe, so I’m not worried about it at all.

“You cannot be put off by these sort of things and you have got to do what you have got to do.”

In spite of the absence of some stars, Buck labelled the Commonwealth Games as one of the top events at which to compete, agreeing how a medal would always be a considerable achievement.

He will be one of just three England athletes bidding for solo 400m glory, the others being Robert Tobin and Conrad Williams. Those three will then be joined by Graham Hedman and Darren St Clair in the relay squad.

“It’s a cracking championships and to have a Commonwealth medal would always look good on your CV,” said Buck.

“I’m really happy too at being picked for both events. It would be a blow just to have to train for the relay, but going for the individual 400m as well gives you a massive shot of motivation.”

Buck will also be hoping to erase his previous Commonwealth Games heartache. Buck travelled to Australia for the championship in Melbourne four years ago but tore his hamstring and was unable to race.

He said: “With six weeks to go now I’m getting down to training and preparing myself for what promises to be a great event.”

There was no place for City of York Athletics club shot putt and discus ace Les Richards.

European 5,000m and 10,000m champion Mo Farah was one of three European gold medallists named in England’s team.

Farah, who will also race over both distances in India, was joined by 110m hurdler Andy Turner and triple jumper Phillips Idowu.