Archive · 8 Oct 2026
VIP Helicopter Parking Delays Gurugram School Sports Competition
A school sports competition in Gurugram was delayed for three days.
It was held on October 8 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium.
The event had been planned for October 5.
A helicopter was parked at the stadium, and officials closed the track for security reasons.
Haryana sports official Ram Mehar Singh said the helicopter was removed and the track reopened.
Athletes said VIP helicopters have used the stadium many times this year.
They said some helicopters stayed for several days.
They also said people had raised concerns on social media before.
A block school sports competition was held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium on October 8 after a three-day postponement.
The competition had been scheduled for October 5, and the track was closed for security reasons.
Haryana Deputy Director of Sports Ram Mehar Singh said the helicopter had been removed and the track reopened.
Athletes said VIP helicopters were parked at the stadium on October 1–2 and October 5–7.
Athletes said VIP helicopters had landed at the stadium more than 20 times since March, with some staying for two or three days.
- Who
- School athletes and participants in a block school sports competition; Haryana Deputy Director of Sports Ram Mehar Singh commented on the track closure.
- What
- A school sports competition was held after being postponed for three days because a VIP helicopter was parked at the stadium.
- When
- The competition was held October 8, after being scheduled for October 5. Athletes said helicopters were parked there October 1–2 and October 5–7.
- Where
- Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurugram, Haryana.
- Why
- The track was closed for security reasons while a VIP helicopter was parked at the venue.
Athletes’ concerns
Official explanation
Helicopter use at the stadium
Athletes’ concerns
Athletes said VIP helicopters had landed at the stadium more than 20 times since March, and some had remained for two or three days.
Official explanation
Ram Mehar Singh said the track had been closed for security reasons while a helicopter was at the venue, and that it had since been removed.
Effect on sports activities
Athletes’ concerns
The school competition was postponed for three days because of the helicopter parked at the venue.
Official explanation
The official said the helicopter was removed and the track was open again; the competition subsequently took place.
- Competition date
- October 8
- Originally scheduled
- October 5
- Reported delay
- Three days
- Venue
- Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Gurugram
- Official quoted
- Ram Mehar Singh, Deputy Director of Sports, Haryana
- Helicopter status
- Removed; the track was reopened, according to Singh
- Athletes’ account
- VIP helicopters had landed at the stadium more than 20 times since March