Para-Shooters Allege Corruption in Asiad Selection, PCI Chief Says Process 100% Merit-Based
Para-shooters allege a 20% kickback demand and score manipulation, while the Paralympic Committee of India says the squad was selected on merit.
- On Friday, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet para-shooters protesting alleged corruption and manipulation in the selection process for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games.
- In a representation submitted Wednesday, protesting athletes alleged "illicit monetary extortion" and manipulation by Paralympic Committee of India officials, claiming they were pressured to pay 20% of government cash awards.
- More than ten shooters and coaches disrupted Thursday's send-off ceremony at the ITC Maurya hotel, while shooter Akash claimed he was excluded for failing to name a specific coach.
- Rejecting the charges, Paralympic Committee of India President Devendra Jhajharia insisted selections followed Sports Ministry guidelines, stating, "The selections are 100 per cent fair."
- Athletes warned they could seek judicial intervention if concerns are not addressed, considering an approach to the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution before the October 18 event.
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Indian Para-shooters Protest Against PCI Ahead of Asian Para Games 2026
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian para-shooters staged a protest against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in New Delhi during the official send-off ceremony for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Thursday. Sports News | Indian Para-shooters Protest Against PCI Ahead of Asian Para Games 2026.
Indian para-shooters protest against PCI ahead of Asian Para Games 2026 - The Tribune
Indian para-shooters staged a protest against the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in New Delhi during the official send-off ceremony for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Thursday.
Para-Asian Games shooting selection row: Sports Minister to meet protesting athletes
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet para-shooters protesting alleged corruption and manipulation in the selection process for the upcoming Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with athletes seeking answers over the selection process.
Sports Minister To Address Para-Shooters' Corruption Allegations
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to meet para-shooters protesting alleged corruption and manipulation in the selection process for the upcoming Para Asian Games. The athletes claim 'illicit monetary extortion' and violations of Sports Ministry guidelines by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and its Shooting Technical Committee. The PCI denies the charges, stating selections were merit-based. Separately, para-cyclists also pro…
Para Asian Games Selection Corrupt And Unfair? Shooters Allege Money Demands, Quota Manipulation
Para shooters have sought an independent probe into alleged corruption in the Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games 2026 selection process, while PCI president Devendra Jhajharia has rejected the charges
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