SAI resumes sports activities in three stadiums in Delhi

In keeping with the Ministry of Home Affairs' direction to open up sports complexes and stadia and the subsequent approval of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Sports Authority of India has decided to start sports activities in all stadia in the National Capital.

However, the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex as the swimming pools are to remain closed as per the order of Ministry of Home Affairs. The sports activities will start in a phased manner.

Initially sporting activities are being started in those disciplines where no



contact is required among players and minimal sharing of equipment is needed. Accordingly, Archery, Table tennis, Badminton and Lawn tennis will be started in JLN Stadium and Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium depending on facilities available.

The sporting activities in JNS and National Stadium has resumed from Tuesday afternoon, in slots of one hour which needs to be pre-booked online. Detailed guidelines have been made available to the stadia administrator and they have been briefed comprehensively to ensure adherence to government guidelines of Health and Hygiene.