Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Air Pollution Prompts Call to Postpone Delhi Sporting Events
Air pollution in Delhi has led to a recommendation about sports events.
CAQM asked the Delhi government to consider moving events planned for November and December.
The request was made in an order dated September 10.
CAQM gave similar advice last year.
That earlier advice followed a Supreme Court order.
Events that are already scheduled may also be moved.
Students who miss events because of the changes should not be treated unfairly.
The goal is to address pollution while protecting students from losing opportunities.
CAQM directed the Delhi government to consider postponing sporting events scheduled for November and December.
The direction was issued in an order dated September 10 amid air pollution concerns.
CAQM issued a similar direction last year following an order from the Supreme Court.
Competitions already scheduled during the period may be postponed.
Students unable to participate because of rescheduling should not be unduly disadvantaged.
- Who
- The Commission for Air Quality Management, the Delhi government, the Supreme Court, and students participating in competitions.
- What
- CAQM directed the Delhi government to consider postponing sporting events scheduled for November and December.
- When
- The direction was issued on September 10; the affected events are scheduled for November and December.
- Where
- Delhi, the national capital.
- Why
- Because of air pollution concerns.
- Issuing body
- CAQM
- Recipient
- Delhi government
- Order date
- September 10
- Affected period
- November and December
- Earlier action
- CAQM issued a similar direction last year.
- Related judicial action
- The earlier direction followed a Supreme Court order.
- Student safeguard
- Students affected by rescheduling should not be unduly disadvantaged.