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SAI's Claims JLN Stadium After Diljit Dosanjh's Concert Contradicts Ground Reality

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) released a statement on Monday claiming the readiness of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where two shows of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Dil-Luminati' music concert took place after social media videos showed the venue in disarray with piles of trash littered all around. IANS visited the site on Tuesday, two days after the event took place, only to discover the ground was still in need of a thorough cleaning as the aftermath of the concert was still on full display. The dismantling of the makeshift structure, close to the athletic track, used for the concert was still going on around 3 pm. The track around the ground, including the sand pit for the long jump, was littered and in need of dire work ahead of Punjab FC's ISL clash against Chennaiyin FC on Thursday.

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SAI's Claims JLN Stadium After Diljit Dosanjh's Concert Contradicts Ground Reality

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Shoots Awful Penalty, Breaks Fan's Phone, Team Eliminated

Manchester United Target Ruben Amorim Says 'Nothing Decided Yet'

Can You Answer This KBC 6.40 Lakh Question On Cricket?

Despite Pune Humiliation, Report Reveals Team India's Unexpected Mumbai Pitch Demand

IPL 2025 Retention Announcement Live Updates: CSK's Bold No. 1 Bet, RCB Set For Captaincy Gamble

"...After We Lost To India In T20 World Cup": Matthew Wade On His Retirement Decision

Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 2, Live Score Updates