Security fears linger over the Commonwealth Games and Indian police have shown no hesitation in refusing to allow athletes to address the media on their arrival in Delhi.

With officials aiming to tighten security as Sunday's opening ceremony approaches, Australia's gymnastics team was strangely denied a chance to speak to the press after touching down at Delhi's Indira Gandhi airport late on Monday.

Members of Australia's netball team including Lauren Nourse (centre) arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Credit:AP

Despite having waited almost three hours for a delayed flight to speak to gold medal hope Lauren Mitchell, Australian media people were told by police shortly before the arrival they would not be able to ask any questions.

It came despite reporters having arranged the interview and having earlier spoken to members of Australia's bowls team at the same location on Monday morning.