But despite that assurance, officials admit India will have to race against time to successfully host the Games, because much of the work is behind schedule.

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And of course we have a, we have to race against the time

但是我们不得不与时间赛跑，

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Once you accept that, it's almost a relief not having to worry about the injury and the race against time.

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