Following this, the Indian cyclists in Slovenia were repatriated to India.
The cyclist also complained that he posed a threat to his life, that he often took her to his room, sexually abused her and put his hand in places where he could be seen in the name of training massage.
According to a report in a leading English language newspaper, during a training camp in Slovenia last month, he called her to come near her, grabbed her by the arm and harassed her into having sex with him.
The player has also complained to the Sports Authority of India that coach RK Sharma forced him to get married and that he would vacate his sporting career if he refused. That is, national coach RK Sharma has threatened to expel him from the National Skills Development Center if he does not comply with his wishes. He also said that if he did not obey, he would have to sell vegetables on the street.
SAI has constituted a committee to probe the matter. Cycling Federation of India (CFI) also formed a committee. We’ve met the cyclist & assured her that justice will be provided: MP Singh, Gen Secy,CFI on complaint by a woman cyclist over inappropriate behaviour by a coach (07.6) pic.twitter.com/LQVWNVicpx
– ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2022
Following this, the cyclist returned to India from the Slovenia camp. Sharma is still with the Indian team for the Asian Championships in Slovenia.
He has been the coach since 2014. When the Indian Express tried to contact him about the allegation against him, there was no response from him.
The cyclist’s complaint was brought to light by the SAI on Monday, which said she had been called “immediately” to “ensure her safety” – and that a committee had been set up to “investigate the matter”, meaning “the matter is being handled on a priority basis”, the sports authority said.
In a separate statement on Monday, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) said it had identified the complainant and had ordered a separate inquiry.
One of the biggest problems athletes face in sports is harassment and exploitation.
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