<p>The Committee, formed to oversee track-laying work, held a meeting on Thursday evening and informed the DYSS that the main track was ready for use despite impending minor works like grass-levelling expected be completed next week. But with no communication from DYSS whatsoever, athletes on Friday were still seen practising on the muddy tracks outside the stadium.<br /><br />“We knew about Thursday’s meeting,” said a coach while putting his wards through the paces on the gallery stands. “However, we haven’t received any formal information from DYSS or stadium authorities. I tried checking with the officials at the stadium but there wasn’t anyone in the administrative office.<br /><br />“There is no signboard or message saying the track is open for practice. How can we use it then?” questioned the coach.<br /><br />A member from the technical committee said the final say on when to throw the track open rested with the DYSS. “The ball is now in DYSS’ court,” he added.<br /><br />A DYSS source said a decision on when to allow athletes to make use of the new track would be taken in a day or two. “There probably is some confusion on whether a puja is necessary before throwing the track open,” he said.<br /></p>
<p>The Committee, formed to oversee track-laying work, held a meeting on Thursday evening and informed the DYSS that the main track was ready for use despite impending minor works like grass-levelling expected be completed next week. But with no communication from DYSS whatsoever, athletes on Friday were still seen practising on the muddy tracks outside the stadium.<br /><br />“We knew about Thursday’s meeting,” said a coach while putting his wards through the paces on the gallery stands. “However, we haven’t received any formal information from DYSS or stadium authorities. I tried checking with the officials at the stadium but there wasn’t anyone in the administrative office.<br /><br />“There is no signboard or message saying the track is open for practice. How can we use it then?” questioned the coach.<br /><br />A member from the technical committee said the final say on when to throw the track open rested with the DYSS. “The ball is now in DYSS’ court,” he added.<br /><br />A DYSS source said a decision on when to allow athletes to make use of the new track would be taken in a day or two. “There probably is some confusion on whether a puja is necessary before throwing the track open,” he said.<br /></p>
