Sibley trains in Sheffield and competes for a German team

Leamington table tennis player Kelly Sibley says she is still happy to go to the Commonwealth Games in India despite concerns over health and safety.

Sibley is set to represent England at next month's tournament, despite the fears which are circulating the world.

She told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "Everybody is concerned but I'm happy to leave decisions to team managers.

"We've heard some stories that are really bad but we've heard some other stories that are really good."

Sibley has previously competed at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne four years ago.

The England number two will compete in both the singles and team events in this year's tournament.

Despite losing her funding from UK Sport, the 22-year-old has been improving her world ranking since making the decision to have a hip operation two years ago which put her out for five months.

"I think I've overcome my recent injury and I feel like I'm in really good shape so hopefully there's a good possibility, especially in the team, for a medal," Sibley added.

"We really hope that we can go and everything will be okay."

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