Fans book hospital beds as hotel prices soar before of the India-Pakistan match in Ahmedabad. Fans are opting for hospital rooms. Which may range from INR 3,000 to INR 25,000 for a 24-hour stay that includes meals and a medical exam.
As anticipation grows for the much-anticipated India versus Pakistan match in the 2017 World Cup. Cricket fans in Ahmedabad face an unexpected challenge in the form of excessive accommodation bills. Attending the high-stakes match has become an expensive affair, with costs exceeding INR 50,000 every night.
Fans, on the other hand, have devised a novel solution to this problem. Reaching out to hospitals near the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera for accommodation during the event.
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Hospital officials have observed an increase in requests from enthusiastic cricket fans looking for a one- or two-night stay at their facilities
The cost of these stays ranges between Rs 3,000 and Rs 25,000. The package typically including food and a thorough medical examination.
For fans, this twin-sharing option, in which a patient and an attendant can stay together, offers a more economical alternative to the skyrocketing hotel bills.
“Because it’s a hospital, they’re asking for a full-body check-up. An overnight stay so that both of their goals are met. Saving money on lodging and getting their health check. ” Dr. Paras Shah, Director of Sannidhya Multi Speciality Hospital in Bhopal, quoted by Sportstiger as saying.
Dr. Nikhil Lala, the medical director of Hospitals, express similar comments, saying, “We too are getting inquiries for 24-48 hours stays in our hospital, particularly around October 15, as we also have a full-body check-up package.” “This is due to the upcoming World Cup match between India and Pakistan on October 15,” he continued. The scenario appears to be the same in other city hospitals as it is in ours. As a result, we are considering developing additional health-care packages.”
The India-Pakistan match is often regard as one of the most anticipate events in cricket. Because the arch-rivals rarely play bilateral series, ICC Tournaments and Asia Cups are the only tournaments where fans may witness this fierce battle. The previous meeting between the two teams during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia was a gripping game, with India winning on the final ball.
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