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Para-Cyclists Protest Omission in Delhi; Court Hearing Set October 12
A group of Indian para-cyclists is protesting in Delhi.
They say they were left out of the team for the upcoming Asian Para Games.
They want officials to explain why.
The report says a source accused the Cycling Federation of India of not supporting their effort to qualify.
The source also said five of six riders were left off the final team list.
The cyclists protested outside Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
A High Court hearing is scheduled for October 12.
The report does not give the officials’ response.
Indian para-cyclists protested outside Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
They were left out of the upcoming Asian Para Games, according to the report.
The cyclists are seeking an explanation from officials for their omission.
A source close to the developments alleged that the Cycling Federation of India neglected the athletes and refused to fund their qualification campaign.
The report says five of the six riders were left off the final contingent list and a High Court hearing is scheduled for October 12.
- Who
- Indian para-cyclists and the Cycling Federation of India.
- What
- Para-cyclists protested their omission from the upcoming Asian Para Games and sought an explanation.
- Where
- Outside Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
- When
- A High Court hearing is scheduled for October 12; the protest date is not specified.
- Why
- The cyclists want officials to explain their omission; a source alleged that the federation neglected them and refused to fund their qualification campaign.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Outside Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Event
- Upcoming Asian Para Games
- Riders omitted
- Five of six, according to the report
- Allegation
- A source close to the developments said the Cycling Federation of India refused to fund the qualification campaign.
- Hearing
- High Court hearing scheduled for October 12
Sources
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