Leaking roof puts squash players at risk

Deepankar Sharda 

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 10

A leaking roof has become a cause of concern for trainees at the Sector 43 indoor Sports Complex as water dripping from the roof is not only damaging the wooden squash courts but also making it risky for the trainees to play on a slippery surface.

The problem arisen due to continuous rain. One of the walls at the swimming pool complex is also partially affected by the leakage. This is not the first time that leakage has occurred after rain.

According to a source in the UT Sports Department, several reminders have been submitted to the Engineering Department but no repair has been made till date. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 9 crore, the complex was inaugurated last year in January. The leakage problem was reported last year on August 21 and December 15. “We have written to the Engineering Department to carry out the repair works, but to no avail. Earlier, the leakage damaged the badminton courts and it is now affecting the swimming pool and the squash courts,” said an official of the Sports Department. Meanwhile, officials of the Engineering Department remained unavailable for comments. Meanwhile, players said they have to be careful during practice sessions. 

“There remains a high risk of slipping while playing on a wet court. We have to clean it again and again. It is also damaging the court. The purpose of an indoor hall is to save the infrastructure from rain etc, but this structure is failing on every front,” said Jatin, a player.