Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:09am on 24 Dec 2025,Wednesday India
At least 18 young wrestlers from Odisha, including eight girls, endured inhumane conditions during travel to and from the 69th National School Games Wrestling Championship in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, after their train tickets were not confirmed by authorities. The athletes were made to sit on the floor near the train toilet for hours in winter, with luggage and cold discomfort, as viral videos sparked outrage and questions about mismanagement by the School and Mass Education Department. Officials have called for a detailed report, and the department said tickets were booked but not confirmed despite efforts.
