With a rapid decline in the number of new Covid-19 cases,Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Wednesday directed to openall stadia across the state for the players desirous to participate in nationaland international events.
Sodhi said the government has decided that the playersaspiring to participate in tournaments should be given exemption to practice inthe open stadia as coronavirus cases have been decreasing throughout the state.
"The players and coaches would have to ensurecompliance with the guidelines issued by the health department," theminister said.
A letter in this regard has also been issued to all thedistrict sports officers, he said.
He said the government is channelising all its resourcesto keep the sportspersons ready for national and international events.
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Special Secretary D.P.S. Kharbanda said the districtsports officers have been asked to complete the arrangements for opening of thestadia by ensuring all Covid protocols.
"We are emphasising on mental preparation as well asphysical fitness of the players to prepare them for internationalcompetitions," he added.