The Paralympic Committee of India has terminated coach Naval Singh after Paralympic champion Sumit Antil accused him of mental harassment and verbal abuse. PCI said complaints were reviewed in an emergency meeting before action was taken, while the case also raised questions over Singh’s formal coaching status.
New Delhi, Apr 18: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after Paralympic gold-medallist Sumit Antil accused the Dronacharya awardee of mental harassment and verbal abuse in a complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
In a letter dated Friday but not addressed to any particular individual, PCI president Devendra Jhajharia said Naval has been removed from all Paralympic Committee activities.
"On receiving complaints from Paralympic medallist Mr. Sumit Antil and several others
regarding alleged misconduct, inappropriate behaviour, and harassment by coach Mr. Naval Singh, the matter was carefully reviewed. The complaints were duly examined, and the athletes were given a fair opportunity to present their concerns," the letter said.
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