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Sports
Athletes decry inadequate facilities at Dasara sports events
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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Athletes participating in the Dasara sports competitions have lodged complaints over substandard arrangements, citing inadequate facilities and logistical shortcomings.
Several athletes competing in the Dasara sports programme have publicly voiced dissatisfaction with the conditions provided by the organisers. They point to a range of issues, including insufficient drinking water, lack of proper changing rooms, and inadequate medical support on the field.
The grievances were raised during a press briefing where participants highlighted that the scheduling of events left little time for rest and recovery, further affecting performance. Many also noted that essential equipment, such as proper nets and markers, was either missing or of poor quality.
Organisers of the Dasara festivities have been urged to address these shortcomings promptly to ensure the safety and fairness of the competition. The athletes have asked for immediate remedial measures before the remaining events conclude.
The controversy comes at a time when the Dasara celebrations, a major cultural highlight in the region, are under close public scrutiny for both cultural and sporting excellence.
The grievances were raised during a press briefing where participants highlighted that the scheduling of events left little time for rest and recovery, further affecting performance. Many also noted that essential equipment, such as proper nets and markers, was either missing or of poor quality.
Organisers of the Dasara festivities have been urged to address these shortcomings promptly to ensure the safety and fairness of the competition. The athletes have asked for immediate remedial measures before the remaining events conclude.
The controversy comes at a time when the Dasara celebrations, a major cultural highlight in the region, are under close public scrutiny for both cultural and sporting excellence.