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Asian Para Games: PCI seeks lifetime ban for para swimmer after alleged sexual misconduct
Published: 22/10/26 11:37
New Delhi | India
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday confirmed that it has recommended a lifetime ban for para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh following allegations of sexual harassment and molestation involving a female hotel employee during the ongoing 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 40-year-old swimmer from Bihar was sent back to India on Tuesday, a day after the alleged incident. He was detained by Japanese police following a complaint that was brought to the attention of the local organising committee and officials of the Indian delegation. Shaikh was part of India's swimming…