New Delhi : The Sports Authority of India (SAI) 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 centers in Tamil Nadu, was sacked after an internal inquiry found him guilty.
“Yes, it is correct (that we have sacked a coach). We are committed to ensuring a safe environment in sports training in SAI for women and children,” SAI Director General Neelam Kapur said.
About 15 junior athletes had complained to the SAI headquarters here, alleging that the coach had sought sexual favours from them.
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.
“The preventive steps will include greater awareness, helplines and sensitisation of staff and officials,” she added.