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IPL 2017: Good news for disabled fans coming to Wankhede stadium

Updated on: 23 March,2017 09:23 AM IST  | 
Ajit Bezbaruah |

During last year's IPL, many disabled fans had to return disappointed from the Wankhede Stadium as it did not have facilities for the handicapped. That won't happen this year so the disabled enthusiasts can head to Mumbai's most popular venue without any apprehensions

IPL 2017: Good news for disabled fans coming to Wankhede stadium

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During last year's Indian Premier League (IPL), many disabled fans had to return disappointed from the Wankhede Stadium as it did not have facilities for the handicapped. That won't happen this year so the disabled enthusiasts can head to Mumbai's most popular venue without any apprehensions.


The 'IPL Mumbai venue operations team' and representatives of Mumbai Indians (MI) along with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) officials met at the MCA office last Monday and agreed to make special arrangements for physically-challenged fans at the stadium premises.


Making arrangements for disabled fans don't only mean building ramps for wheelchairs but, also providing proper seating arrangements and more importantly, washroom facilities. The MCA, it is learnt, is looking into these details and working towards getting everything ready before the first match at the venue on April 9 when Mumbai Indians take on Kolkata Knight Riders.

Speaking about the development, MCA Joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty said: "Yes, we had a meeting in this regard on Monday and now we are identifying the areas where we can make special arrangements for physically challenged people so that they can come and enjoy the match without any hassles."

When asked if this will be a one-time arrangement for the IPL matches only, Shetty said: "This provision is there for international matches too, but not many people know about it and so we don't get too many enquiries. But since we had some disabled fans during last year's IPL, we decided to make special arrangements for them this time."

It is learnt that the IPL governing council has sent out strict instructions to every IPL-staging association to make proper arrangements for disabled fans.

Taking note of the instructions, the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium, which is home to the Gujarat Lions, has designated an area on the second floor. Of course, there will be a lift and volunteers to aid physically handicapped fans.

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