New controversy has hit Hockey India after coaching staff member Sudhir Golla was removed from the national sub-junior men’s camp in Bhopal following sexual misconduct and negligence allegations linked to his tenure at Ranchi’s Eklavya Hockey Centre. This marks the fourth safeguarding concern in six months, raising questions over internal inquiry and athlete safety protocols.

New Delhi: Another controversy has surfaced in Hockey India. A member of the coaching staff for the Indian men’s sub-junior team was removed from the ongoing national camp in Bhopal following allegations of sexual misconduct, according to a report.

This development occurred on the same day India’s U-18 team was set to play Australia at home in Bhopal. Support staff member Sudhir Golla was reportedly asked to leave after complaints emerged against him from the Eklavya Boys and Girls Hockey Training Centre in Morabadi, Ranchi.

According to the report a complaint was filed with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Jharkhand. Allegations of neglect of duty and sexual misconduct were made against Golla during his time at the Centre of Excellence.

An official order dated May 11, which The Tribune obtained a copy of, confirmed that Golla had already been removed from his position in Ranchi. A woman coach has been appointed to take over his responsibilities at the centre.