Click to play videoBangalore: Civic apathy can cause quite a stench, literally in this case. A famous football ground in Bnagalore that produced national level players is slowly becoming a garbage dump.
On Bangalore’s Vylikaval ground, many famous players nurtured their passion. It used to be a launch pad for many footballers, including former Indian captain Iliyas Raja and national level players like Babu Mani and J D'silva.
But today this ground has been reduced to a garbage dump. With trash heaps and stagnant water pools replacing goal posts and balconies, members of the city's football clubs are asking for the basic infrastructure they deserve.
“Many players who played at the state level came from this ground. Now also they come here to practise, but there are no conveniences or facilities,” said KS Mani Member Vinayaka Football Club.
The players say they've approached the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike many a times, but to no avail. However civic authorities say tenders have been called for the ground's renovation.
A budget of Rs 77 lakh has been fixed for the project, which will start shortly.
"The work will be approved by the commissioner and the work orders will be issued. And within 20 days to a month, work will be taken up and completed,” said S N Nagaraj Zonal Commissioner.
While India is still celebrating the nation's first major international victory, its grounds like these, which seem to be waiting for a return of the glory days.
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