First time in two years, I-League set to allow crowds for Phase 2 matches

By: PTIApril 18, 2022 2:11:36 pm

The I-League is set to feature crowds in selected stands and sections of the stadiums for the first time in two years when the second round matches of the 2021-22 season begin in Kolkata on April 22.

The matches will be played across three venues — Kalyani Municipal Stadium, Naihati Stadium and the Mohun Bagan Ground.

“In view of the health parameters set by the Government of West Bengal in accordance with the Ministry of Health, fans will be allowed in selected stands and sections in stadiums for the Hero I-League 2021-22.”

“It gives us immense satisfaction to welcome fans into select stands in the stadiums for the Hero I-League 2021-22. We are grateful to the vast legion of fans for all their support during the tough times in our joint endeavour to move forward together,” League CEO Sunando Dhar said in a media release.

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“However, we would be constantly reviewing the situation on a regular basis, and act according to the health parameters laid down by the relevant authorities,” Dhar added.

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The ongoing season of the league, which had been suspended on January 3 after a COVID-19 outbreak inside the bio-bubble, had resumed on March 3.

All the 13 clubs will continue to operate from within the bio-bubble in Kolkata, and the fans allowed in selected parts of the stadiums will in no way be able to pass through the competition zone of the respective stadiums.

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The teams in the respective groups will face each other once in a round-robin format. The points of both the phases will be taken into account.

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