New Delhi

The Delhi Gym Association on Saturday sought the permission of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and the Union Territory government to open gyms at 50 per cent capacity for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

It said governments in West Bengal, Haryana, and Maharashtra governments have allowed gyms to function under similar restrictions.

Hundreds of people associated with the gyms carried out a protest march near the Chief Minister's residence in civil lines to demand the reopening of these outlets.

"No outbreak of corona from gyms is seen in any of the states," the Delhi Gym association said in a representation written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The association has asked the Delhi Government to take a positive decision for the survival of gyms which are helping in building immunity and making Delhi healthier.

The association has said that the industry has survived two lockdowns but the current restrictions are breaking the foundation of the fitness industry.