Sports Minister Srinivas Goud blames HCA for Gymkhana stampede
2 years, 3 months ago

Sports Minister Srinivas Goud blames HCA for Gymkhana stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Sports Minister V Srinivas Goud on Thursday blamed the Hyderabad Cricket Association for the complete mess surrounding the sale of tickets for the September 25 India-Australia T20I cricket match in the city. Speaking to reporters after meeting with HCA president Md Azharuddin, Association Secretary R Vijayanand, senior police and sports department officials, Goud said had the HCA sought the cooperation of the state government, things would not have come to such a pass. Goud’s meeting followed Thursday morning’s stampede, lathi charge by the police on ticket seekers, and injuries to some among the crowd. Now that the HCA has asked us for help, we will assist in ensuring smooth conduct of the match, Goud said, adding that “some people were attempting to destroy the reputation of Telangana and action will be taken against such individuals.” He also said a committee has been set up to probe all the events related to the sale of tickets and Thursday’s incidents.

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Telangana CM responds ‘positively’ to HCA’s request for international standard stadium
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: TRS leaders held Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin responsible for the stampede at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad which left several people injured. Rama Rao had issued directions to sports minister V. Srinivas Goud to conduct a detailed inquiry into alleged irregularities in the sale of tickets and black marketing. HCA officials have informed the minister to submit …

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The eight persons who sustained injuries in the stampede outside the Gymkhana ground on Thursday in the rush for tickets and were hospitalised, had something to cheer up on Saturday, even of the T20 match between will be able to watch the match after all. In a gesture that reeked of self-confession, the state sports ministry ensured that each …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Netizens stormed twitter venting out their anger on Hyderabad Cricket Association, holding it responsible for the stampede at the Gymkhana ground during the sale of tickets. Sharing videos of the lathicharge, Prince wrote, "This is very horrible, you call us early in the morning for tickets just 2 days before match and now this happens." Demanding strict action Hari …

Azharuddin on stampede for India vs Australia T20I tickets in Hyderabad: 'We have done nothing wrong'
2 years, 3 months ago

Azharuddin on stampede for India vs Australia T20I tickets in Hyderabad: 'We have done nothing wrong'

The Hindu  

The Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad witnessed stampede and lathi-charge as thousands thronged for tickets to India-Australia T20I scheduled for Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Telangana sports minister V. Srinivas Goud summoned Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin and top officials for an explanation. Azharuddin, the former India captain, told the media, “Conducting a match is not as easy …

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Cricket fans injured in Gymkhana stampede
2 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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