#4 National level gymnast and coach reported for sexual harassment (2014)
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During the Asian Games in 2014, a female gymnast accused coach Manoj Rana and gymnast Chandan Pathak of sexual harassment. Allegedly, the duo made vulgar comments about her attire.
It was promised by the Gymnastic Federation of India (GFI) that strict punishment would be handed out to both Pathak and Rana if they were found guilty.
However, Jiji Thompson, director general of SAI, cried conspiracy which had resulted from an internal dispute in the GFI. He indicated that the 29-year-old woman was herself at fault for going to police
"The victim never complained to us. She should have registered a complaint first with SAI. She is not a part of the Indian contingent but was practising at the stadium under the 'Come and Play' scheme. I can assure you we would have taken immediate action. But she went directly to the police. We have still launched an inquiry", he said.
He further added that no action could be taken based on media reports. As SAI launched an investigation, the duo flew off to Incheon for the Asian Games. Since then, no further reports have emerged regarding the issue.
