SAI sacks coach on sexual harassment charge, vows strict measures
6 years, 7 months ago

SAI sacks coach on sexual harassment charge, vows strict measures

India TV News  

The Sports Authority of India has sacked a coach at one of its centres in Tamil Nadu after he was indicted of sexually harassing junior campers and has vowed to take preventive measures such as starting helplines to ensure safe campuses in its training institutions. The unnamed coach, believed to be associated with state-level athletics campers at one of the SAI centres in Tamil Nadu, was sacked after an internal inquiry found him guilty. Acting on another incident at the SAI centre in Bengaluru, an accountant was asked to take compulsory retirement on charges of sending lewd text messages to a woman coach. It is also learnt that another complaint of sexual harassment made by junior campers in a Gujarat SAI Centre is also under investigation.

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National level female sailor accuses a coach of Indian Navy team of 'making her uncomfortable' on foreign trip
2 years, 7 months ago

National level female sailor accuses a coach of Indian Navy team of 'making her uncomfortable' on foreign trip

Firstpost  

The complainant reached out to the Yatching Federation of India several times but when she did not get any response, she sought SAI’s intervention on Wednesday night New Delhi: Days after a renowned cyclist accused her coach of sexual harassment, a national level female sailor has alleged that a coach made her “uncomfortable” during a foreign exposure trip to Germany. …

After cyclist, Indian female sailor accuses coach of making her ‘uncomfortable’ during foreign tour
2 years, 7 months ago

After cyclist, Indian female sailor accuses coach of making her ‘uncomfortable’ during foreign tour

The Hindu  

Days after a renowned cyclist accused her coach of sexual harassment, a national level female sailor has alleged that a coach made her "uncomfortable" during a foreign exposure trip to Germany. According to a source, the complainant reached out to the Yatching Federation of India several times but when she did not get any response, she sought Sports Authority of …

SAI terminates contract of cycling coach R.K. Sharma acting on inquiry committee's preliminary report
2 years, 7 months ago

SAI terminates contract of cycling coach R.K. Sharma acting on inquiry committee's preliminary report

The Hindu  

Sports Authority of India on June 8 terminated the contract of chief cycling coach R.K. Sharma, acting on a preliminary report of an inquiry committee after a female cyclist accused him of “inappropriate behaviour” during a training-cum-competition tour in Slovenia. SAI said the inquiry committee, formed by it following the complaint, found the allegations of the female cyclist to be …

SAI terminates cycling coach's contract following allegations
2 years, 7 months ago

SAI terminates cycling coach's contract following allegations

The Hindu  

Sports Authority of India on Wednesday terminated the contract of chief cycling coach R K Sharma, acting on a preliminary report of an inquiry committee after a female cyclist accused him of "inappropriate behaviour" during a training-cum-competition tour of Slovenia. SAI said the inquiry committee, formed by it following the complaint, found the allegations of the female cyclist to be …

SAI calls back team India amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour against chief coach
2 years, 7 months ago

SAI calls back team India amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour against chief coach

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Wednesday decided to call the entire Indian cycling contingent back from Slovenia after a female cyclist accused chief coach R. K. Sharma of "inappropriate behaviour" during the training-cum-competition trip. "SAI official called up CFI this morning and said all the contingent including coach RK Sharma will be called back immediately from Slovenia," Singh said. …

SAI forms three-member panel to look into gymnast Aruna Reddy's allegations
2 years, 7 months ago

SAI forms three-member panel to look into gymnast Aruna Reddy's allegations

Firstpost  

Reddy had levelled her allegations against coach Rohit Jaiswal, who was earlier given a clean-chit by the Gymnastics Federation of India New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India on Friday formed a three-member inquiry committee, headed by Executive Director Radhica Sreeman, to look into gymnast Aruna Budda Reddy’s allegations of being video-graphed without consent during a physical fitness test conducted …

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor
3 years, 8 months ago

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India on Thursday suspended a Project Officer-turned coach employed by it with immediate effect and ordered an enquiry after he was arrested for alleged sexual assault on a minor girl. The SAI said it has learnt that a coach under its payrolls has been arrested after an alleged incident of molesting a 13-year-old girl, reportedly at …

SAI acknowledges sexual harassment needs to be dealt with more stringently, but denies issue being rampant in its centres
4 years, 11 months ago

SAI acknowledges sexual harassment needs to be dealt with more stringently, but denies issue being rampant in its centres

Firstpost  

SAI acknowledged that punishments need to be harsher for those found guilty of sexual harassment at its institutes but rejected criticism that the menace is rampant. New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India acknowledged that punishments need to be harsher for those found guilty of sexual harassment at its institutes but rejected criticism that the menace is rampant. Stung by …

SAI to dispose pending sexual harassment complaints: Rijiju
4 years, 11 months ago

SAI to dispose pending sexual harassment complaints: Rijiju

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, said on Friday, that all pending complaints of sexual harassment at Sports Authority of India institutes will be disposed of in the next four weeks to ensure a zero tolerance approach towards the menace. “We will ensure that the already existing system of addressing sexual harassment cases and protecting our athletes, both boys and girls, is …

Swimming coach sacked for alleged molestation, Sports Minister promises stern action
5 years, 4 months ago

Swimming coach sacked for alleged molestation, Sports Minister promises stern action

The Hindu  

A Goa-based swimming coach has been sacked after a minor girl accused him of molesting her, a purported video of which went viral on social media, prompting Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to also step in and promise stringent action. Surajit Ganguly, a coach employed with the Goa Swimming Association, has been accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl who was training …

SAI's 59-year-old Kabaddi coach commits suicide after allegation of molestation of teenage girl during training
6 years, 3 months ago

SAI's 59-year-old Kabaddi coach commits suicide after allegation of molestation of teenage girl during training

India TV News  

A 59-year-old Kabaddi coach, working with the Sports Authority of India, allegedly committed suicide after being accused of molesting a teenage girl at the training centre, police said on Tuesday. According to Davanagere Superintendent of Police R Chetan, Rudrappa V Hosamani, a senior coach at SAI in Bengaluru, committed suicide by hanging himself in the hotel room in Harihara on …

SAI to protect girl athletes from falling prey to sexual harassment
6 years, 5 months ago

SAI to protect girl athletes from falling prey to sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Sports Authority of India has initiated firm steps aimed at protecting the girl athletes from falling prey to sexual harassment at the hands of their coaches. “There is zero tolerance against corruption and sexual harassment of children of either sex,” added Kapur. We have to give our young athletes a safe environment to pursue their dreams and also assure …

AFI chief advocates ‘strictest action’ to deter sexual harassment
6 years, 7 months ago

AFI chief advocates ‘strictest action’ to deter sexual harassment

The Hindu  

Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla has called for exemplary punishment against coaches who allegedly sought sexual favours from junior athletes at the regional centres of Sports Authority of India. SAI sacked one coach from its Tamil Nadu centre after about 15 junior athletes lodged a complaint at the SAI headquarters, alleging sexual harassment. ‘Strictest action should be taken’ …

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 …

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