IOA sets up Seven-member Committee to Probe Allegations against WFI chief

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Category : Sports Published on: January 24 2023

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India's Olympic Association has formed a seven member committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment in the country's Wrestling Federation.
A panel consisting of boxing legend M C Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt has been set up to probe allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The panel also includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation of India (IWLF) president Sahdev Yadav.
The committee also has two advocates – Talish Ray and Shlok Chandra – besides former shuttler and IOA joint secretary Alaknanda Ashok as its vice chairperson.

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IOA sets up Seven-member Committee to Probe Allegations against WFI chief