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Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against Female Boxing Coach Surfaces in India

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A 17-year-old female boxer has accused a female coach posted at the SAI's National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, Haryana, of sexual harassment and physical abuse during an India camp held in Ireland from March 24 to April 3. The coach, who was leading the training and exposure camp for India's youth boxers, has been accused of "indecent" behavior, including allegations of molestation and physical torture. The boxer's parents claim they complained to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and met its officials, but the coach was not removed from her post. A two-member enquiry panel formed by the BFI found no evidence of sexual harassment and concluded that the boxer's parents only spoke about physical abuse during their interaction.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 17-year-old female boxer has accused a female coach of SAI's National Boxing Academy in Rohtak, Haryana, of sexual harassment and physical abuse during an India camp in Ireland.
  • The coach, who led the training and exposure camp for India's youth boxers, has been accused of "indecent" behavior, including allegations of molestation and physical torture.
  • The boxer's parents allegedly complained to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and met its officials, but the coach was not removed from her post.
  • A two-member enquiry panel formed by the BFI found no evidence of sexual harassment and concluded that the boxer's parents only spoke about physical abuse during their interaction.
  • The FIR registered against the coach includes sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, in addition to POCSO's section 10 (aggravated sexual assault).
  • The boxer's mother alleged that the coach's behavior towards her daughter was "not appropriate" and that she had tried to touch her in a "wrong manner" in the past.

Statistics:

  • The incident allegedly took place during an India camp in Ireland from March 24 to April 3.
  • The coach, who led the training and exposure camp for India's youth boxers, allegedly committed "indecent" behavior, including molestation and physical torture.
  • The boxer's parents allegedly complained to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and met its officials, but the coach was not removed from her post.
  • 2 members of the enquiry panel were appointed to investigate the allegations.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, [July 1] (2023)
  • Hindustan Times, [July 1] (2023)
  • Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, Sections 115, 351(3), and 10.

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