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Indian Female Sailor Accuses Coach Of "Making Her Uncomfortable" During Foreign Tour

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 (YAI) several times but when she did not get any response, she sought Sports Authority of India's intervention last night. SAI has now sought a report from the Federation by the end of the day, asking if the sailor had approached them earlier, and if so why the matter was not taken seriously.

IOA Receives Sports Ministry's Nod To Host Asian Beach Games In 2024

The Sports Ministry on Friday said it supports "in principle" the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) willingness to host the Asian Beach Games in the country in 2024. The Asian Beach Games, often seen as the second-largest multi-sporting event in Asia, after the Asian Games, is held every two years featuring athletes from all over the continent.

Manish Narwal-Rubina Francis Pair Win India's Third Gold In Para Shooting World Cup

Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won the 10m P6 air pistol mixed team event to clinch India's third gold medal at the ongoing World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France on Wednesday. Narwal and Francis, who aggregated a world record qualifying score of 565 to enter the final at the top position, defeated Chinese pair of Yang Chao and Min Li 17-11 in the title clash. The Indian pair totalled 274.3. Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Narwal scored 138.7 in the final six shots. He shot consistent scores of 10s and 9s, but Francis also matched her fancied partner with 9s, a few 8s and 10.

Contract Of Cycling Coach, Accused Of Harassment In Slovenia, Terminated

The Sports Authority of India on Wednesday terminated the contract of national cycling coach RK Sharma, with immediate effect, after a committee found allegations of inappropriate behaviour, against him, to be true. According to the complaint filed by a woman cyclist, Sharma forced himself into her room and harassed the cyclist on May 29, during the team's tour of Slovenia.

Indian Female Sailor Accuses Coach Of "Making Her Uncomfortable" During Foreign Tour

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 (YAI) several times but when she did not get any response, she sought Sports Authority of India's intervention last night. SAI has now sought a report from the Federation by the end of the day, asking if the sailor had approached them earlier, and if so why the matter was not taken seriously.

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Other Top US Gymnasts File $1bn Claim Against FBI

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar, 58, is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty in late 2017 and early 2018 to sexually assaulting athletes while working as a sports medicine doctor at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. Hundreds of women -- including Olympic gold medalists Biles, Raisman and McKayla Maroney -- have accused Nassar of sexually abusing them during his more than two-decade career.

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Other Top US Gymnasts File $1bn Claim Against FBI

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on Wednesday for mishandling of the investigation into sexual abuse by predatory former team doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar, 58, is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty in late 2017 and early 2018 to sexually assaulting athletes while working as a sports medicine doctor at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. Hundreds of women -- including Olympic gold medalists Biles, Raisman and McKayla Maroney -- have accused Nassar of sexually abusing them during his more than two-decade career.

Manish Narwal-Rubina Francis Pair Win India's Third Gold In Para Shooting World Cup

Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis won the 10m P6 air pistol mixed team event to clinch India's third gold medal at the ongoing World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Chateauroux, France on Wednesday. Narwal and Francis, who aggregated a world record qualifying score of 565 to enter the final at the top position, defeated Chinese pair of Yang Chao and Min Li 17-11 in the title clash. The Indian pair totalled 274.3. Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Narwal scored 138.7 in the final six shots. He shot consistent scores of 10s and 9s, but Francis also matched her fancied partner with 9s, a few 8s and 10.

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Indian Female Sailor Accuses Coach Of "Making Her Uncomfortable" During Foreign Tour

IOA Receives Sports Ministry's Nod To Host Asian Beach Games In 2024

Manish Narwal-Rubina Francis Pair Win India's Third Gold In Para Shooting World Cup

Contract Of Cycling Coach, Accused Of Harassment In Slovenia, Terminated

Indian Female Sailor Accuses Coach Of "Making Her Uncomfortable" During Foreign Tour

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Other Top US Gymnasts File $1bn Claim Against FBI

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Other Top US Gymnasts File $1bn Claim Against FBI

Manish Narwal-Rubina Francis Pair Win India's Third Gold In Para Shooting World Cup