Sexual harassment row hits Indian shooting: SAI coach faces allegations
A shooting coach employed by the Sports Authority of India is under investigation following sexual harassment allegations made by junior shooters. The coach has been removed from his post at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range while the National Rifle Association of India conducts an inquiry.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding athlete safety and the accountability of coaching staff within national sports federations.
A shooting coach, who travelled with the Indian team for the Junior World Championships in Suhl, Germany, in June, is in the dock after facing sexual harassment allegations from junior rifle shooters who competed at the tournament.According to NRAI sources, the coach, an employee of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), appeared before the Internal Complaints Committee of the National Rifle Association of India earlier this week.“The committee heard his response to the allegations and, based on the report from the NRAI, the SAI has moved him out of the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Tughlakabad,” an NRAI official…
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