Government is taking all possible steps for the safety of women athletes: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur’s statement comes after two complaints of harassment by women athletes against their respective coaches

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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of women athletes. Play authority India (psi) issued instructionsIt made it mandatory for the NSF to include a woman coach in the teams.

“Awareness campaign about doping and safety of women has been launched in both Khelo India Youth Games and University Games.

Thakur told reporters on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of Six, “With regard to women safety measures, we are trying not only to issue guidelines but also trying to pass it on to every player so that they are uninformed.” and they can protect themselves and their dignity.” World class squash court at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.

SAI’s decision comes after two complaints of harassment by women athletes against their respective coaches.

A woman cyclist recently accused head coach RK Sharma of “inappropriate behavior” in Slovenia and filed an FIR against her. The coach has been sacked and is facing a detailed investigation.

A female sailor also complained that her coach made her “uncomfortable” during a training trip in Germany, although she did not call it sexual harassment.

In addition, NSFs have also been asked to appoint compliance officers (male and female) in all national coaching camps and overseas exposures.

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