Chandigarh: Sports complexes and stadia open after SAI issues SOP for training
The sports complexes and stadia opened in Chandigarh on Saturday following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to start the training at SAI centers across India.
Surinder Mahajan, Secretary of Chandigarh Badminton Association stated that all the precautions and guidelines were followed in the center including the use of the Aarogya Setu app.
"They were made to sit at a distance from each other. Their Aarogya Setu app was checked at the gate. They were allowed to enter only if it was green. We are following the guidelines and taking all the necessary precautions," Mahajan told the news agency ANI.
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He added that the halls and all the washrooms were sanitized yesterday. The Marks and cones for social distancing have been placed. "Only two children will practice on one court, we would not entertain more than 40 children for now. They have been asked to wear a mask and carry their own sanitizer and water bottles," he added.
The SOP was announced during a webinar hosted by the Sports Authority of India. The SOP includes assigning a COVID-Task Force at each SAI venue to monitor and give assistance to all the trainees and athletes.
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Meanwhile, VP Singh Badnore took to Twitter and wrote: "Chandigarh gradually heading towards becoming normal with various activities including #sports in the city beautiful. Sports Complexes opening up adhering to the safety and hygiene norms."
-PTC News
