Delhi students ask court to move school sports out of pollution season
A group of 11 Delhi students have taken their fight for clean air to the High Court, asking officials to reschedule school sports events that currently happen during the city's worst pollution months (October to January).
Right now, they say, kids are stuck choosing between staying healthy and missing out on sports.
Why this matters: health risks and urgent calls for change
The students argue it's unfair—and even unsafe—to hold outdoor events when air quality is at its worst.
Backed by studies showing spikes in breathing issues and asthma during these months, they're hoping the court will push Delhi's education authorities to shift the calendar.
As one parent shared, kids often come home from meets coughing or struggling to breathe.
The case highlights just how urgently young people want action on Delhi's ongoing air pollution crisis.