than 24 hours, it emerged yesterday.

The bocce player, who has not been named, went missing on Tuesday but apparently turned up safe and well the next day, the Associated Press reported yesterday.

Three athletes disappeared during the Games in New Haven prompting calls for a review of safety procedures.

Nepalese soccer player, Mr. Ramesh Mali, went missing off the coast of Connecticut while on an outing with his teammates and hosts. Authorities presumed that he drowned.

And a basketball player from the Dominican Republic vanished although officials believe he may be seeking asylum in the United States.

The Games, which featured more than 7,000 athletes, closed last night and the Bermuda team is due to arrive home tonight.