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Hindustan Times
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BCCI to take action after 11 killed in RCB IPL celebration stampede; decision likely on…
In the wake of the devastating stampede at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left 56 others injured, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to deliberate the formulation of standardized guidelines for IPL victory celebrations during its 28th Apex Council Meeting scheduled for Saturday (June 14). The tragedy occurred last Wednesday when an estimated 2.5 lakh fans flooded the stadium and its surrounding areas in an attempt to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes following an IPL team's title celebration. The overwhelming crowd quickly spiralled into chaos, resulting in one of the worst crowd-control failures in Indian sporting history. Acknowledging shortcomings in the handling of the celebratory event, the BCCI has now made the formulation of crowd and safety regulations for future IPL celebrations a top agenda item. 'The need for formulation of norms for IPL victory celebration will be discussed during the meeting,' a senior BCCI official confirmed to news agency PTI. Sources suggest that the guidelines may include measures to ensure public safety, such as pre-event crowd caps, mandatory coordination with local law enforcement, designated celebration zones, and ticketed or limited-access fan events. The Council is expected to consult with state associations, security experts, and IPL franchise managements to build a framework that balances fan engagement with necessary safety protocols. While the IPL celebration regulations take centre stage, the meeting will also cover several other significant governance and operational issues: The Council will reassess the mechanisms in place to combat age-fudging in junior cricket, particularly affecting the Under-16 boys and Under-15 girls categories. Tighter enforcement and digital documentation are expected to be on the table. Venues for the upcoming India–New Zealand bilateral series are also expected to be finalised, with an emphasis on logistics, weather considerations, and crowd control. A complaint by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V. Agam Rao, alleging misuse of BCCI funds meant for infrastructure in Telangana, will be reviewed. Acting on this, BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has asked the Council to take 'appropriate action.' Player Conduct & Domestic Season Planning Updates to the BCCI Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials, as well as the tournament allowance policy for BCCI employees, will also be discussed. In addition, planning for the 2025–26 domestic season and training programs for umpires and match referees will feature on the agenda.
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2 days ago
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BCCI to take big decision on IPL victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede in Apex Council Meeting: Report
The BCCI is set to address the tragic Bengaluru stampede during its 28th Apex Council Meeting on Saturday. The incident, which occurred during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, left 11 dead and many injured. read more The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to take a big step regarding IPL victory celebrations after the tragic stampede that took place in Bengaluru last week. According to a report, the issue will be one of the main topics discussed during the 28th Apex Council Meeting on Saturday. The tragic incident happened at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when lakhs of fans gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) first-ever IPL title win. The huge crowd created chaos and a stampede broke out, killing 11 people and injuring several others. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD BCCI to discuss safety guidelines after stampede Now, the BCCI has decided to formulate norms for IPL victory celebrations in their latest Apex Council Meeting. 'The need for formulation of norms for IPL victory celebration will be discussed during the meeting,' a BCCI source was quoted as saying by PTI. Earlier, the BCCI had admitted that the celebrations could have been organised in a better way. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had said that proper safety measures should have been taken by the organisers, considering the magnitude of the celebrations after RCB's IPL 2025 win. What happened at RCB's victory celebrations? The RCB team announced a victory parade in Bengaluru after winning their maiden IPL title. They even offered free tickets to fans to come and celebrate the win with their heroes at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the Bengaluru traffic police canceled the open-bus parade due to safety concerns but allowed other celebrations to take place. Fans stormed the roads in Bengaluru after the RCB team arrived on 4 June for the celebrations. The RCB team was greeted by tens of thousands of fans at the airport and on their way to the hotel. The Karnataka government felicitated the entire squad at the Vidhana Soudha, from where they went straight to the Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, even before the team could reach the stadium, the stampede occurred. Despite the tragedy, the RCB team continued the celebrations, garnering a lot of criticism. When the pressure mounted, the Karnataka government was forced to take action, which resulted in the suspension of several top officials and the arrest of RCB's marketing head, Nokhil Sosale. This latest development from the BCCI comes while the investigation is still underway.
News18
2 days ago
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BCCI To Review IPL Celebration Norms After Stampede At Bengaluru Parade Tragedy
Last Updated: The BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting will discuss IPL victory celebration guidelines after a stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The formulation of standard guidelines for IPL victory celebrations will be a key topic of discussion at the BCCI's 28th Apex Council Meeting on Saturday. This follows the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium last Wednesday, which resulted in 11 deaths and 56 injuries when approximately 250,000 fans gathered at the stadium and its vicinity to see their favourite stars. The BCCI acknowledged that the celebrations could have been better managed, and this issue will now be formally addressed. A BCCI source stated that the development of norms for IPL victory celebrations will be discussed. In addition, finalising the venues for the upcoming India-New Zealand series will be on the agenda. The Council is also expected to review the existing Age Verification Programme, designed to prevent age-fudging in age-group cricket, particularly in the Under-16 (boys) and Under-15 (girls) categories. Another significant issue to be addressed is the complaint lodged in April 2025 by Karimnagar District Cricket Association president V. Agam Rao. He alleged irregularities in the use of funds allocated for cricket infrastructure development in Telangana districts. BCCI Ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra has directed the Apex Council to take appropriate action, and this matter will be discussed during Saturday's meeting. First Published: June 11, 2025, 22:25 IST
