Explained: Why is the track at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium closed and when will it open?
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium track in New Delhi will be out of bounds for all athletes till November 15 due to ongoing renovation work, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Friday.
The issue came to light after some trainees under the Come and Play scheme were denied entry into the stadium on Friday, resulting in a small protest, which was later resolved amicably.
Under the Come and Play scheme, athletes use the facility with their individual coaches with an annual fee of Rs 100.
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“It’s just to encourage budding sportspersons. The trainees who came today didn’t know and staged a small protest after which we contacted their coaches and made them understand. They can utilise the facility after November 15,” a SAI official told PTI.
An official order in this regard will be issued on Saturday, he added.
Published on Oct 24, 2025