NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) director-general Sandip Pradhan has said that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for competitions has to be adhered to strictly.
SAI, in a statement, said that it has taken cognisance of media reports which state that social distancing norms and other procedures in the SOPs for organising competitions amidst the coronavirus pandemic were flouted at the National Wrestling Championships held at the Noida Stadium on Saturday.
Pradhan said they have taken up the matter with the Wrestling Federation of India, adding that the federation has assured compliance of protocol.
“We have taken up the matter with the Wrestling Federation of India and impressed upon them that the SOP for competitions has to be adhered to strictly. We have also sought a report from the Federation on the alleged violation, by Monday. The federation has assured compliance of protocol,” Pradhan’s statement continues.
SAI further said that it has requested Indian Olympic Association to sensitise all National Sports Federations to follow the COVID-19 protocols “strictly to ensure the safety of athletes”.
