Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has imposed restriction on outdoor sports activities in view of the prevailing heat wave conditions in the State.
The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) directed to the Sports Department for strict enforcement on all outdoor sports activities during hot summer.
The Additional SRC wrote a letter to the Director of Sports and Youth Services in this regard.
The Additional SRC stated that it has come to the notice of the Odisha government that outdoor game activities like cricket, football and hockey are going on during hot summer in many areas of the state. Expressing disappointment over it, the SRC directed to Sports Department to restrict enforcement on all outdoor sports activities between 11 am to 3 pm during hot summer.
“Keeping in view the weather conditions it is requested to take precautionary measures and restrict all outdoor game activities like cricket, football, and hockey during hot summer. Strict enforcement shall be made on the restrictions of all outdoor sports activities stated above,” the letter said.