Archive · 20 Jul 2026
IOA to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations in Hockey Jharkhand
There was a big election for Hockey Jharkhand, and a woman named Asunta Lakra said the man who won, Bhola Nath Singh, did bad things to her and other women.
She said he harassed and intimidated them.
The government asked a big sports group, the Indian Olympic Association, to look into what happened.
Bhola Nath Singh said the elections were fair and the accusations are not true.
Asunta also said that the people in charge are trying to punish her for speaking up.
Bhola Nath Singh was elected president of Hockey Jharkhand amidst controversy.
Asunta Lakra accused Bhola Nath of sexual harassment and intimidation.
The Sports Ministry directed the IOA to investigate Lakra's allegations.
Bhola Nath dismissed the allegations as baseless and asserted the elections were fair.
Hockey India's Ethics Committee issued a show-cause notice to Asunta Lakra, which she described as retaliation.
- Who
- Asunta Lakra (accuser), Bhola Nath Singh (accused)
- What
- Allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation
- When
- Elections held on 19th July 2026, allegations surfaced during the elections
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To address serious allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation
Asunta Lakra's Allegations
Bhola Nath Singh's Defense
Allegations of Harassment
Asunta Lakra's Allegations
Asunta Lakra accused Bhola Nath Singh of sexual harassment, intimidation, and victimization of women hockey players.
Bhola Nath Singh's Defense
Bhola Nath Singh dismissed the allegations as baseless and asserted the elections were fair.
Impartiality Concerns
Asunta Lakra's Allegations
Lakra's allegations raised concerns about impartiality for an internal inquiry by Hockey India.
Bhola Nath Singh's Defense
Bhola Nath Singh claimed the elections were conducted fairly with no opposition.
- Alleged Harasser
- Bhola Nath Singh
- Accuser
- Asunta Lakra
- Election Date
- 19th July 2026
- Election Location
- Ranchi
- Investigating Body
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
- Hockey Jharkhand President
- Bhola Nath Singh
- Hockey Jharkhand Secretary General
- Manoj Kumar Prasad
- Hockey Jharkhand Treasurer
- Asrita Lakra