Ye aukat hai sportsperson ki: Outrage as crowd leaves JLN Stadium in disarray after Diljit's concert | VIDEO

Diljit Dosanjh concert stadium aftermath: Following the weekend concerts, middle-distance runner Beant Singh shared a now-viral video on Instagram showcasing the mess left behind.

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Screengrab of video shows aftermath of Diljit's concert. (Instagram/beant.bhinder_800m)

Diljit Dosanjh concert stadium aftermath: Diljit Dosanjh’s much-anticipated Dil-Luminati concert at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium saw an audience of around 40,000 fans on both Saturday and Sunday, capturing the hearts of countless music lovers. However, the aftermath of the event has left the sporting community dismayed, with the stadium in disarray, causing distress to athletes who train there.

Athlete shares video concert's aftermath

Following the weekend concerts, middle-distance runner Beant Singh shared a now-viral video on Instagram showcasing the mess left behind. The video revealed trash and alcohol bottles strewn across the track and field area, with several pieces of equipment reportedly damaged. This post quickly gained attention, accumulating lakhs of views and triggering widespread criticism online. Commenting on the video, one user expressed frustration, saying, "Those who grant permissions for such events should see this! They clearly cannot grasp the importance of a sportsman’s training." Another echoed, "Sad reality."

SAI responds to public outcry

In response to the online backlash, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) promptly intervened. In a statement to the press, SAI assured that the stadium had been restored to its prior condition. They emphasized that the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is fully prepared to host the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) football match between Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC on Thursday, October 31, 2024, confirming that the turf has been carefully restored to match-ready standards.

The SAI reiterated that the organizers were obligated to return the venue in the same state it was provided, as per the terms of their contract, yet the aftermath has highlighted the challenges of balancing large-scale events with sports infrastructure needs.