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Former National Cyclist Deborah Herold Reveals Harassment By Coach RK Sharma
Former cycling athlete Deborah Herold alleged her national cycling coach RK Sharma of harassment and violence agianst her. She said, Sharma used to slap her, ridicule and harass her for years during her course of training. The statement of Herold came after a cyclist wrote to the Sports Authority of India (SAI) alleging coach Sharma of behaving inappropriate during her stay in Slovenia, at level that she feared death.
Tags: Cyclist, Deborah Herold, Harassment, RK Sharma, SAI
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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SAI Suspends Coach Accused Of Harassing Cyclist Sexually
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended RK Sharma's contract on June 8 after a top Indian women cyclist accused him of sexual harassment. SAI stated that "prima facie, the case is established and the allegations of the athlete are found to be true." The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) acknowledged the complainant and the coach in a separate statement, saying it stands "with the complainant."
Tags: Cyclist, Sports Authority of India, Cycling Federation of India, Sexual Harassment, Suspended
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Top Female Cyclist Accuses National Sprint Team's Coach Of 'Inappropriate Behavior'
During a training camp in Slovenia, a prominent female cyclist accused R K Sharma, the national sprint team's main coach, of "inappropriate behavior." She took part in a training camp in preparation for the Asian Track Cycling Championships. To guarantee her safety, she was "immediately" sent to India. Separate inquiry committees have been appointed by Sports Authority of India and Cycling Federation of India to look into the subject further… read-more
Tags: India, Coach, Cyclist, SAI, CFI
Courtesy: India today
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Manipur Cyclist Starts 5,000-Km Expedition To Raise Funds For Poor
As a unique attempt, a 24-year-old Manipur cyclist Philem Rohan Singh has set for 5,000 km cycling expedition to raise fund for feeding homeless people in Manipur. Initiating his philanthropy in Manipur during the COVID-19 imposed lockdown, Philem left from Kolkata to Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and back to Kolkata raising funds and awareness about his campaign. Currently funded by his personal exertions, Philem raises funds by selling the ‘… read-more
Tags: Metro, Manipur, Philen Rohan Singh, Cyclist, Cycling
Courtesy: The Print
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Tadej Pogacar Became the Youngest Champion to Win the Title of 'Tour de France'
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won 'Tour de France' title after defeating Primoz Rogliz on September 20. The 21-year-old, who took part in the tour for the first time, and cycled for the UAE Team Emirates. He became the youngest champion post-World War II after he took a lead of 57-seconds, against Rogliz to win the yellow jersey. Pogacar after his victory said, "… read-more
Tags: Tour-De-France, Tadej Pogacar, Cyclist, Paris
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Tour de France: Cyclist Egan Bernal Quits After Suffering Back Pain
Defending Champion Egan Bernal withdrew from 'Tour de France' ahead of stage 17 after suffering back pain. The 23-year-old Columbian's title defence was brought to an end, after slipping behind by eight minutes in the pace, in the first major mountain stage where he finished in 16th position. "I agree that it is the right decision for me in the circumstances," Bernal said in a team statement.
Tags: Tour-De-France, Egan Bernal, Columbia, Cyclist
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