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In an embarrassing incident for the organizers, wrestling matches at the Commonwealth Games were stopped and spectators were asked to leave the hall after a speaker fell from the ceiling. , a few minutes after the first session started. Only five innings can be completed when a speaker, used to relay announcements, falls near one of the show hosts, causing safety issues at the stadium and the Ceventary Arena. on the opening day of wrestling competitions.
This came shortly after India’s Deepak Punia won the 86kg opening match.
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The gathered fans were asked to leave the field and a thorough inspection was ordered by the organizers, who set a re-start of practice at 12:45 local time.
“It’s all safe, they’re just re-checking the whole system to avoid unnecessary problems,” one coach said.
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