SHILLONG, FEB 2: The volunteers of the 12th South Asian Games 2016 have a heavy responsibility on the shoulders as those who have signed up have to make the eight-nation tournament in Shillong a success.
The volunteers began their training for the games last month, but it is now crunch time with just three days to go before the start. From the beginning of their training they were told that their role is crucial, with South Asian Games CEO (Shillong) RK Sharma telling them that they are the “face of the Games”.
This is a big occasion for the volunteers, many of them college students, who are tasked with a number of different responsibilities, from accommodation, transport, venue operations to media. They will be interacting with players and team officials from all countries and how they handle themselves on the international stage will be of prime importance.
Two such volunteers are Clarable Dohling and Bankitbok Myrthong, who have been stationed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Sports Hall in Polo, which will play host to table tennis and judo.
Clarable is what is known as a ‘Sports Specific Volunteer’ and the 25-year-old has been assigned to the judo event where she will have her hands full with medical, technical and award ceremony requirements.
“These are important responsibilities and I am very excited to play my part,” Clarable, who is a casual employee with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, said. She also worked on the North East Games when Meghalaya hosted the regional tournament in 2010 and she will be putting that experience to good use here.
Bankitbok, a 19-year-old student at Synod College, meanwhile, is on the Operations team, who are the go-to people when it comes to lighting, sound, maintenance and ensuring clean surroundings.
“We have to look out for the spectators and the venue and if there is any problem we have to bring it to our supervisor. We also have to cooperate fully if a player or coach has an issue. It’s very nice to take part in the Games, but there is also a little bit of pressure,” he said with a smile. –By Our Reporter
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