Sit-in-protest held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25 2014 :
Sit-in protest was held by the players of Sports Authority of India (SAI) today at Utlou Koubila against the termination of 25 SAI coaches without prior noti-fication.
Speaking to reporters, the players said that 29 individuals were selected as NIS coaches through interviews.
However, in January 2014, four out of the 29 coaches were regularised while the rest were terminated without prior notice.
It was also reported that the terminated coaches were abled and experienced coaches who succeeded in producing the players to compete in national and International platforms.
Therefore, the players urged the concerned officials to reconsider their stand within 10 days after which they will take up required action in case the officials refuse to comply.