AFI chief calls for strict punishment for sacked coaches

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Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla yesterday called for exemplary punishment against coaches who allegedly sought sexual favours from junior athletes at the regional centers of Sports Authority of India (SAI).

SAI sacked one coach from its Tamil Nadu centre after 15 junior athletes lodged a complaint at the SAI headquarters, alleging sexual harassment. "Nothing is shocking anymore. It is a worldwide scenario, people in the US have been jailed and same should happen here," Sumariwalla said. "I am glad the DG has taken strong steps and I think we need to go into the details and if it is proved to be a sexual harassment case, it needs strict punishment."

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