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Indian Umpire Sent Home from Asian Games Over Sexual Harassment Complaints
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 16:40
Indian Umpire Sent Home from Asian Games Over Sexual Harassment Complaints
- •Gurinder Singh Sangha, an Indian hockey umpire and technical official, was sent back from the Asian Games in Japan due to multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct.
- •Sangha reportedly misbehaved with a female hockey official from Malaysia and a hotel staffer during his stay in Nagoya.
- •Hockey India (HI) stated they would take strict action against Sangha if the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) provides an adverse report after the Games.
- •This is not the first complaint against Sangha; a female umpire lodged a similar complaint during the Hockey India League in 2025, though an inquiry committee found no substantial proof at that time.
- •The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) clarified that the incident is not related to them or HI, as the AHF is responsible for appointing umpires and technical officials for the Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
Gurinder Singh Sangha was sent back from the Asian Games in Japan following multiple complaints of alleged sexual misconduct involving a female hockey official from Malaysia and a hotel staffer.
The umpires and technical officials for hockey events at the Asian Games are appointed by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
Yes, a female umpire lodged a complaint against Sangha in 2025 during the Hockey India League in Ranchi, though an inquiry committee did not find substantial evidence against him at that time.
