The Delhi High Court has allowed the Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) to be held as scheduled on November 19 after Procam International, the organisers of the race, gave assurance on Thursday that they are ready to deal with medical emergencies. The High Court had issued notice to the organisers by taking cognisance of a letter written by Indian Medical Association (IMA) to Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal, seeking postponement of the marathon as the air quality in the national capital was poor and unsafe for physical activity. Procam also claimed that they have put elaborate measures in place to combat particulate matter in the air on race day. “We are going to wash the entire course with salt mixed with effluent treated water to absorb the particulate matters,” added Vivek. We are going to spray the entire course from 1 a.m. onwards to keep any suspended particulate matter down.

Source: Hindustan Times November 16, 2017 13:52 UTC