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Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Set to Lose Women’s World Cup 2025 Hosting Rights
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium lost hosting rights after a probe found it unsafe following a stampede that killed 11, forcing relocation of four Women's World Cup matches.
- A judicial commission investigation into the deadly stampede on June 4, which occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations and resulted in 11 fatalities, determined that the stadium’s infrastructure was inadequate and unsuitable for hosting large-scale events.
- The Karnataka government denied permission for hosting the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium due to serious safety concerns identified in the commission report.
- The venue was set to hold four tournament matches, including the opening ceremony on September 30, but the police withheld approval due to unresolved issues related to crowd control and safety.
- The commission reported "unacceptable risks" from the venue’s design flaws such as poor emergency evacuation, lack of queuing areas, and minimal parking, prompting Karnataka to cancel hosting rights.
- Consequently, all matches originally scheduled in Bengaluru, including the opening game, will be moved to alternative locations, with the BCCI and ICC set to reveal updated venues and match schedules soon.
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