State School Games swimming events postponed after accident at venue in Thrissur

The police removing SFI activists taking out a march to the aquatics complex in Thrissur on Friday, protesting against the ‘shortcomings’ in the conduct of the State School Games. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEB

The swimming events of the State School Games being held in Thrissur were postponed on Friday after roofing sheets at the aquatics complex came loose and fell amid heavy rain and wind, injuring students. The decision triggered protests from parents, who alleged that they were informed about the postponement only after they reached the venue.

The mishap occurred when the roofing sheets of a temporary seating area at the complex were blown off. Ten students were reportedly injured in incidents linked to the rain and the accident.

Parents who arrived with their children for the day’s events were informed that the competitions had been postponed and that a revised schedule would be announced later. This led to heated exchanges between parents and officials, with the parents alleging serious lapses in the organisation of the Games.

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