Haryana CM’s Chopper Grounds Athletes, Shuts Gurugram Track for 4 Days
What Happened
Hundreds of state-level athletes were unable to use the running track at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram for four days after an official helicopter used by Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana's Chief Minister, remained parked on the stadium grounds. Access to the synthetic track was restricted under security protocols and resumed only after the helicopter departed for Chandigarh.
Key Takeaways
The incident has reignited concerns over the use of sports facilities for VIP helicopter operations, with athletes and coaches calling for dedicated helipad infrastructure to prevent future disruptions to training. Officials said the helicopter remained at the venue due to a technical snag following the Chief Minister's Singapore visit.