Bhopal: There seems to be unending loopholes in the state’s sports culture, as recently, a player of MP school athletics team allegedly claimed participation in the U-14 team on the basis of forged documents.In the incident, a 400m runner Karimuddin submitted fake documents to participate in school nationals to be held this month in Rohtak, despite being not eligible. TOI possess a copy of the documents Karimuddin had presented.Surprisingly, last year, he had represented two different schools in two events of different age categories hosted under the banner of 64th school state athletics championship, using two different eligibility certificates.An eligibility certificate from Noble Academy Higher Secondary School mentions his age as 12 years one month and four days as on December 31, 2018 with date of birth mentioned as November 27, 2006, whereas the document from Ideal Higher Secondary School shows him to 14 years one month and 4 days old as on December 31, 2018.Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior coach said, everybody knows about the alleged fake certificates presented by Karimuddin.“No one wants to expose such matter. This is funny that even school education department does not even cross check with the principals of the schools where the atheletes participate.”Coaches said that Karimuddin is not the only athlete who has indulged in such activities. “There should be a thorough probe in the matter. By doing such things, athletes are wasting their talent,” they added. Coaches said there should be a stop to such activities.Athletics meet in-charge Joyson said an inquiry should be initiated against such players. Asked about the reason for not verifying the documents of such athletes, he said, “We are dependent on the school principals for certifying the documents. They must be probed thoroughly,” said Joyson.District school sports officer Dhurve said it is the responsibility of the school principals to send documents after a proper cross-check.

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