New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- Citing lapses in the implementation of the Supreme Court's order on outdoor sports and physical activities, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued fresh directions to Delhi and neighbouring NCR state governments, asking them to ensure immediate and strict compliance with the apex court's mandate to postpone outdoor sports competitions during periods of adverse air quality.

In an official advisory dated December 13, shared on X, the CAQM highlighted concerns that despite clear directions issued earlier, some schools and institutions in Delhi-NCR were still conducting outdoor sports activities, potentially exposing children to serious health risks.

The directions came from an earlier order issued by th...