Coach axed after selection row! India name 166 athletes for Asian Para Games
The Indian Sports Ministry has removed para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from the Asian Para Games contingent following allegations of selection irregularities and corruption. Jeevan L Rai has been appointed as his replacement for the 166-athlete squad heading to Japan.
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This reflects ongoing efforts to address transparency and accountability in the selection processes for national sports teams.
NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has dropped under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India's contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026, approving a 166-athlete squad for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, amid a controversy-marred selection process that triggered protests by shooters and cyclists.The Games are scheduled to begin on October 18, with India set to compete across 10 disciplines. Long-serving national coach Jeevan L Rai has replaced Nautiyal in the squad following allegations of irregularities in the selection process.As per a PTI report, Nautiyal had faced allegations of not following established selection criteria and demanding kickbacks in exchange for selecting shooters.
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