Sports Governance

India's equestrian federation names rape-accused coach for Jordan qualifiers

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The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has appointed Col (Retd) Tarsem Singh Warraich, who faces rape and sexual harassment charges, as coach-cum-manager for the Indian team at the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) World Cup Qualifiers in Jordan. This decision has ignited outrage and prompted the Sports Ministry to issue a show-cause notice to the EFI over governance failures. The controversy highlights ongoing issues within the federation, including past suspensions and compliance lapses.