The Mumbai Schools Sports Association-organised football tournaments were being smoothly conducted at the MSSA ground, Azad Maidan since mid-July. But yesterday, the MSSA also decided to organise the Indian games (kabaddi and kho-kho events) inter-school tournaments, alongside the football field. Almost 50 kabaddi and an equal number of kho kho teams were present at the venue.

As a result, there was no proper place for the footballers to warm up. Furthermore, the children participating in the Indian games were seen walking across the playing field aimlessly when football matches were in progress.