Sports Authority of India sacks coach on sexual harassment charge, vows strict measures
6 years, 7 months ago

Sports Authority of India sacks coach on sexual harassment charge, vows strict measures

Hindustan Times  

A senior Sports Authority of India coach based in Tamil Nadu has been terminated for alleged sexual harassment of schoolgirls training at the centre. SAI’s Tamil Nadu regional director, G Kishore, said: “One of the coaches has been sacked by the SAI headquarters following an inquiry into a sexual harassment complaint.” When contacted, the coach said he can’t speak on the issue without talking to his lawyer. Young female trainees in Bangalore and in Gujarat too have reportedly complained of sexual harassment and an internal inquiry has been initiated, it is learnt. The SAI plans to hold awareness programmes to protect trainees from sexual harassment in the future.

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