Jessica Ennis to skip Commonwealth Games

Britain's Jessica Ennis, the current world heptathlon champion has indicated that she may miss 2010 Commonwealth Games in favour of the European Championships.

The European Championships run from July 26 to August 1 in Barcelona before the Commonwealth Games start on October 3 in Delhi. Ennis, 23, won bronze in the last Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006. She has indicated that she wants to avoid burnout and will discuss her participation with her coach.

Earlier, Usain Bolt has neither confirmed nor denied his participation in Commonwealth Games, indicating that the same are scheduled at fag end of the season. However, Indian organizers have confirmed that Bolt will make an appearance at the games in Delhi.