Woman cyclist accuses India coach of ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Tuesday, 7 June 2022Newsdesk

A top Indian woman cyclist has accused the national sprint team chief coach R K Sharma of “inappropriate behaviour” during a camp in Slovenia, according to officials.

New Delhi, 07 June 2022

The Indian Express has learnt that the complaint was submitted in an email sent to SAI (Sports Authority of India). The complainant was “immediately” brought back to India “to ensure her safety”, SAI said in a statement. The SAI and Cycling Federation of India (CFI) have formed two separate inquiry committees to look into the allegation. Issuing a statement, the CFI identified the complainant and the coach — and said that its officials “stand with the complainant”.

Source -The Indian Express