Chhatrasal Stadium Hostel Evacuated After Coach Assault

Chhatrasal Stadium Hostel Evacuated After Coach Assault

The prestigious Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, renowned for its wrestling academy, has been rocked by a shocking incident that has led to the evacuation of the hostel. On Tuesday night, an international referee and coach, Jaiveer Dahiya, was allegedly beaten up by a trainee wrestler.

According to coaches at the center, the incident occurred around 11 pm when a wrestler attacked Dahiya with sticks in the presence of his friends. The coach sustained severe injuries to his head and chin, requiring multiple stitches. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute during training.

Despite the severity of the assault, Dahiya declined to file a complaint, claiming he had fallen down the stairs. However, the stadium administration took immediate action, closing the hostel and ordering the wrestlers to vacate the premises.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and discipline at the stadium. In 2021, the Chhatrasal Stadium gained notoriety when junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar was murdered within its premises. Double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar was arrested for his involvement in the assault.

The stadium, operated by the Delhi government, is a multisport facility that also offers training in athletics, basketball, archery, and football. The wrestling academy has produced numerous national and international champions, including Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Ravi Dahiya.

Following the hostel evacuation, only a select group of top wrestlers, including Dahiya, Aman Sehrawat, Deepak Punia, and Sumit Malik, have been permitted to continue training at the stadium. The remaining wrestlers have been asked to find alternative accommodations.

The Deputy Director of Education (Sports), Manish Jain, has not responded to requests for comment on the incident. The investigation into the assault is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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