NHRC takes suo moto cognizance of media reports of woman cyclist's complaint against coach

The Commission has issued a notice to the Secretary of Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and the Director-General of Sports Authority of India

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NHRC takes suo moto cognizance of media reports of woman cyclist's complaint against coach
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo motu cognizance of a media report that a top Indian woman cyclist has accused the national sprint team Chief Coach of inappropriate behaviour during a camp in Slovenia. 

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The Commission has issued a notice to the Secretary of Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and the Director-General of Sports Authority of India, calling for a detailed report in the matter. 

Issuing the notices, the Commission has observed that the government has been sincerely focusing on optimum participation of women in every field including sports, art and cultural activities.

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