The Ministry of Health of the Union wrote President of the Premier League of India (IPL), urging a strict obstacle during the meetings within the framework of advertising tobacco and alcohol, as well as in the stadiums.
“The Premier League of India (Ipl) Being the most viewed sports event in India, on any sports, directly or indirectly stimulates the direct or indirect stimulation of cigarettes to the public about health and fitness, “the ministry said.
In addition to the ban on Tobacco and alcohol advertising in the telecommunications, stadiums and “related IPL games / events”, the letter urged their sales in all related events and sports facilities.
It also sought to “discourage sports promotion (including commentators) who directly or indirectly confirm the product directly or indirectly with alcohol or tobacco.”
Highlighting that cricket players are considered as role models, the letter added that IPL is “the country’s largest sports platform for social and support for public health initiatives.”
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