KOLKATA: The Equestrian Federation of India has faced fresh controversy after sending an official accused of rape to Jordan as India’s coach, prompting security concerns, international backlash and a condolence notice from the Union Sports Ministry. EFI Executive Committee member Colonel (retd) Tarsem Singh Waraich has been named to lead the four-member Indian team for the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Jordan from January 29 to 31. Waraich is currently on interim bail till March 2026 in a case of rape and sexual harassment filed by two female students of an army family in Sonepat. After parents of a junior girl rider raised safety concerns with world governing body ITPF over tent pegging, the appointment immediately drew international criticism. Sources confirmed that the ITPF has written to the EFI to take “appropriate measures” to ensure the safety of the athletes. Watch Bangla news video (Watch Bangla news video).
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A female athlete of the team was feeling insecure, from where the fatal incident of the coach accused of rape came to light, video
KOLKATA: The Equestrian Federation of India has faced fresh controversy after sending an official accused of rape to Jordan as India’s coach, prompting security concerns, international backlash and a condolence notice from the Union Sports Ministry. EFI Executive Committee member Colonel (retd) Tarsem Singh Waraich has been named to lead the four-member Indian team for the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) World Cup Qualifiers to be held in Jordan from January 29 to 31. Waraich is currently on interim bail till March 2026 in a case of rape and sexual harassment filed by two female students of an army family in Sonepat. After parents of a junior girl rider raised safety concerns with world governing body ITPF over tent pegging, the appointment immediately drew international criticism. Sources confirmed that the ITPF has written to the EFI to take “appropriate measures” to ensure the safety of the athletes. Watch Bangla news video (Watch Bangla news video).
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