“ Yamuna Sports Complex will not be turned into a cricket field ”, Gambhir assures after archers’ reaction

Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian opener and BJP MP, explained on Thursday that the archery range at the Yamuna Sports Complex has only been upgraded after some Indian archers, including the world’s largest Deepika Kumari, have expressed concern that it will be turned into a cricket field.

In response to a video of the country that turned cricket into a politician, the duo of Deepika and her archer husband Atanu Das said the facility should not be changed because it is one of the best in Asia. Both Deepika and Atanu are tied to the Olympics.

“I became a Deepika in this area at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Do not make this archery field for a cricket field. This is one of the best archery ranges in Asia. International archery tournaments can be held here. @PMOIndia @KirenRijiju @ianuragthakur @lokesharcher “, Deepika has tweeted.

I became a Deepika in this area in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Do not make this archery field for a cricket field. This is one of the best archery ranges in Asia. International archery tournaments can be held here.@PMOIndia @KirenRijiju @anuragthakur @lokesharcher https://t.co/mOrBd5y5UT

Deepika Kumari (@ImDeepikaK) July 8, 2021

Gambhir clarified that no changes were made.

“You can set a record directly. Yamuna’s sports field has not been changed, it has only been updated. Archery and other sports will continue as before. Being an athlete himself never lets anything stop an athlete from growing! “Gambhir clarified.

On Wednesday, Gambhir had tweeted the video with the text “Ads are no substitute for purpose and hard work. East Delhi ready for Pro Cricket! #DelhiNeedsHonesty. “

The archery events of the Delhi Commonwealth Games had been held at the Yamuna Sports Complex.

Deepika claimed that the field was able to host international archery events. Atanu also chipped via tweet.

“Don’t do this archery field for the cricket field. We have very few good grounds and this is one of the best archery fields in Asia. The 2010 Commonwealth Games took place here. Where do our archers go? @KirenRijiju @ianuragthakur @PMOIndia @lokesharcher”, Atanu Das