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Delhi to host Airtel Half Marathon tomorrow even as air remains 'very poor'

Delhi air quality is extremely poor and it would be unsafe to continue with the marathon, IMA said

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Agencies New Delhi
Delhi is all set to host Airtel Half Marathon on Sunday even as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) continued to remain in the 'very poor category' on Saturday.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the marathon after the organisers assured the court that they were ready to deal with medical emergencies.

The court was informed that the organisers have made arrangements for two medical camps, 100 nurses, 75 doctors, and a local hospital in case of medical emergency.


The court's

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