Common public can\'t watch rugby test event of CWG

Fans will not be allowed inside the venue to watch the forthcoming Commonwealth Rugby 7s championships, a test event for the Delhi Games, as the organizers have failed to erect a temporary stand to accommodate the crowd.

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"Police is saying from the beginning that spectators will not be allowed to watch the Rugby 7s test event unless a temporary stand is erected to accommodate them at the venue. But no such accommodation has yet been made," Rugby India President Pramod Khanna said.

 

"Police said a temporary stand is needed since the crowd cannot be allowed in the pavilion meant for the dignitaries, who themselves will need accreditation. So common people would not get to see the event," Khanna elaborated.

 

Hosts India will play Pakistan in the tournament-opener, while Sri Lanka, Iran, Malaysia, Brunei, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan were the other participants.

 

Khanna threw his weight behind the police decision and said, "I don't know why some people are saying that the police has gone too far. This is a test event to assess where our players stand before Commonwealth Games and I don't know how many common people would be interested in watching it."

 

Delhi University's Hindu College will hold the eight-nation event, a test event for Commonwealth Games to be held here from October 3-14, but the city police have said they would not allow public without a temporary stand is erected.

 

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