Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Back From Asian Games After Sexual Harassment Complaint
Tournament officials acted after multiple complaints accused the Indian umpires manager of harassment and showing immoral videos.
- Indian hockey official Gurinder Singh Sangha was sent home from the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct during the mega-event.
- A previous inquiry committee found no substantial evidence against Sangha regarding similar behavior during the 2025 Hockey India League in Ranchi, where a female umpire had lodged complaints.
- Sources allege Sangha misbehaved with a female Malaysian hockey official and a hotel staffer during his stay, prompting tournament officials to act two days ago.
- Hockey India pledged strict action if guilty pending an Asian Hockey Federation report, while the Indian Olympic Association clarified it does not appoint officials.
- Earlier this year, Hockey India removed a support staff member after receiving harassment complaints, highlighting broader misconduct concerns within Indian hockey.
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Indian hockey umpire Sangha sent back from Asian Games after sexual harassment complaint - The Tribune
In a major embarrassment for India, hockey umpire and technical official Gurinder Singh Sangha, has been sent back from the Asian Games in Japan owing to multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct by him during the mega-event. A well-placed Hockey India (HI) source said that Sangha allegedly misbehaved with a female hockey official from Malaysia […]
An Indian hockey umpire has been sent back from Japan following a sexual misconduct complaint during the 2026 Asian Games. According to a Hockey India source, a female hockey official from Malaysia filed a complaint against him.
Asian Games 2026: Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Home From Japan Over Harassment Allegations | 🏆 LatestLY
Indian hockey umpire Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent home from the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, following multiple sexual harassment complaints. Sources allege he misbehaved with a Malaysian female hockey official and a hotel staffer during his tenure as umpire manager. 🏆 Asian Games 2026: Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Home From Japan Over Harassment Allegations.
Asian Games 2026: Indian hockey umpire sent home after sexual harassment complaint
Hockey official Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent home from the 2026 Asian Games after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against him by a Malaysian female official. The Asian Hockey Federation is expected to submit a report to Hockey India.
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The New Indian ExpressIndian hockey umpire sent back from Asian Games after sexual harassment complaint
Hockey umpire Gurinder Singh Sangha has been sent home from the Asian Games following multiple sexual misconduct complaints. Allegations included misbehavior towards a female hockey official and a hotel staff member. Hockey India reported that Sangha's return occurred two days prior to the article's publication. Previous complaints against him were investigated but did not yield substantial evidence. Further action against Sangha will depend on …
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