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Open Nationals organisers advise early arrival amid Delhi protests
Organisers of the National Open Athletics Championships in New Delhi have asked athletes, coaches and team staff to reach Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium well before Saturday evening’s events.
The session is due to begin at 4:30 p.m.
and includes 18 events, 11 of them finals.
The advice comes as protests are planned over alleged electoral-roll irregularities and the Election Commission’s revision exercise.
Delhi authorities have imposed security measures and traffic restrictions.
The Delhi Metro has announced that 45 stations are closed until further notice.
These disruptions could make it harder for competitors and staff to reach the stadium on time.
Organisers have asked them to plan ahead, but the session is still scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.
Organisers of the National Open Athletics Championships in New Delhi urged athletes and coaches to reach Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium well in advance for Saturday evening’s session.
The warning followed protests in the city and possible traffic restrictions, road closures and metro disruption.
The evening session was scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. IST and include 18 events, including 11 finals.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation had announced the closure of 45 stations amid the law and order situation.
- Who
- Delhi Athletics asked participating athletes, coaches, team managers and staff to arrive early.
- What
- Organisers advised people to reach the stadium well in advance because of expected transport disruption.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026; the evening session was scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. IST.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
- Why
- Protests, traffic restrictions, road closures and metro station closures could affect travel.
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All Coaches, Team Managers, and Staff are requested to reach Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium well in advance for the evening session of the 65th National Open Athletics Championships.
Ahead of a protest in Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced the closure of 45 stations.
Delhi Athletics issued a notice advising championship participants and staff to reach the stadium well in advance.
The evening session was scheduled to begin, with 18 events including 11 finals.
- Venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Championship
- 65th National Open Athletics Championships
- Metro closures
- 45 stations
- Evening session
- 4:30 p.m. IST; 18 events, including 11 finals
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