Teachers urged officials to provide glucose and energy drinks at future events (600 mt run, under 14)Toilets without door at MGR stadium in Madurai Two students fainted at the republic day district level athletics meet from dehydration, unable to bear the intense heat.
On Friday, TOI witnessed students collapsing on the track during a 600-metre relay at the two-day revenue district-level Republic Day athletic competitions at MGR Stadium on Racecourse Road.
Teachers went to nearby shops to buy water bottles in boxes for the students, or we brought our own,” said Balamurugan, a participant. “Even on the second day, there were only one or two drums of water provided, hardly enough for the students, coaches and teachers attending the event,” a teacher from CEOA School said. Students also had to stand guard outside toilets for one another as doors lacked internal latches, raising concerns over privacy and basic facilities at the venue. “There was no drinking water provided on the first day either.
Madurai: Students fainted during a govt-organised school sports meet in Madurai on Friday amid complaints of inadequate drinking water and no electrolyte drinks for athletes competing in the midday heat.