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Coach Cleared: Junior Hockey Team Heads to World Cup
23 Nov
Summary
- Hockey India cleared a junior women's coach after an inquiry.
- No formal complaints of sexual misconduct were received by authorities.
- The cleared coach will travel with the team to the World Cup in Chile.
Hockey India announced on Sunday that an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team yielded no evidence. Consequently, the coach has been cleared to accompany the squad to the upcoming World Cup in Santiago, Chile.
The federation conducted the inquiry after media reports surfaced concerning the alleged misconduct. However, Hockey India stated that neither it nor the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had received any formal complaint. Despite the lack of a formal complaint, the Internal Complaints Committee spoke with all team members travelling to Chile.
Athletes reportedly expressed full confidence in the coaches and support staff. Hockey India affirmed its commitment to athlete safety, particularly for women and minors, and confirmed the appointment of female support staff as per its standard operating procedures. Officials confirmed that no athlete lodged a complaint, and the sports ministry also denied receiving any formal report.
