Probe maltreatment of players: Vij

Tribune News Service

Ambala, June 2

Sports and Youth Services Minister Anil Vij on Saturday ordered a probe into the maltreatment of national hockey players participating in the sub-junior national hockey championship in Hisar.

Taking serious note of a report in these columns, Vij said over phone from New Delhi that he would get the matter examined and ensure action.

“Any such championship is not in my knowledge as the state government is not associated with it. Since the issue pertains to sportspersons, I will get it probed and ensure justice,” he said.

Vij said several NGOs and private sports bodies conducted tournaments without adequate arrangements. “We will check such events in the future and issue guidelines for organisers,” he added.