Sexual harassment complaints in the sporting world in single digits

A Parliamentary committee had noted that cases might be higher as many go unreported

Anoushka Sawhney | New Delhi
Last Updated at January 20, 2023 21:28 IST

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat (right) and Sakshi Malik during a press conference regarding wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India. (Photo: PTI)

In its submission to the Parliament in July 2022, the minister of Youth Affairs and Sports had informed that of the 30 sexual harassment complaints received by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 2017, necessary action had been taken in all 30 cases.

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