Athletes, Coaches Claim that Officer’s Move of Walking his dog disrupts their training
Athletes and coaches in New Delhi complained as a stadium allegedly closes early so that an officer can freely walk his dog.
Many people across the globe are undeniably dog lovers. They treat their dogs like their children – they must be fed a healthy diet, they must exercise daily, they got air-conditioned rooms when the weather is hot, etc.
Dogs are well-loved for being loyal. They are tagged as “man’s bestfriend” for the loyalty they offer to their master. Out of the many kinds of animals, dogs are among those that are believed to have the capacity to emotionally connect with the people taking care of them.
However, in New Delhi, a dog was involved in issues against its master who is an officer. Based on a report on The Indian Express, athletes and coaches complained that a stadium is closed so an officer can walk his dog.
According to the report, the athletes and coaches are referring to Thyagraj Stadium which is allegedly closing early than usual to give way for Delhi’s Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar and his dog.
One of the coaches claimed that they used to train until 8:30 p.m. but now they are asked to leave by 7:00 p.m. so that the officer can walk his dog. The said stadium attracts a lot of athletes and coaches for practice and training.
Khirwar denied the accusation that the stadium is closed so he can walk his dog. He admitted that he “sometimes” take his dog for a walk but put down the claims that their activity is disrupting the training of the athletes at the stadium.
The officer stressed that he never leaves his dog on the track at the expense of any athlete. According to him, if his move is “objectionable”, he is willing to stop it.
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