Pune, 4th September 2025: The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, often known as the Balewadi Stadium, a contemporary sports venue located in Pune's Balewadi region, is presently at the center of a controversy due to images on social media depicting discarded syringes and used injection waste piling up near the stadium premises. This has led to criticism from netizens directed at the administration and local police, as it suggests the possibility of illicit activities.
One social media user Satej Gohel took to X (Formerly Twitter) & tweeted about it, saying "At Balewadi stadium today, trials were happening inside, and preparations were happening outside for future athletes."
This tweet has become widely popular, amassing 150,000 views by the time this report was written. Since going viral on Wednesday morning, it has garnered numerous reactions, including comments and reposts.
Online users reported that an athletics event was taking place in the stadium when this photo was captured. Concerns have been voiced about the suspected use of steroids by these athletes to boost their performance. Balewadi Stadium hosts numerous skilled athletes who train daily and represent the future of Indian athletics. Nonetheless, the questions and theories posed by residents of Pune have sparked significant speculation about athletes nationwide.
Among the medications visible in the image is Mephentermine sulphate, an anaesthetic drug. A Twitter user commented, 'It appears to be Mephentermine sulphate, an anaesthetic drug that cannot be sold without a prescription. This is a grave offense and a significant issue.' People are calling for stringent measures from the police and stadium authorities.