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Indian Hockey Umpire Sent Home After Asian Games Complaint
Indian hockey official Gurinder Singh Sangha was sent home from the Asian Games in Japan.
A Malaysian hockey official reportedly filed a sexual harassment complaint against him.
He was also accused of misbehaving with a hotel worker in Nagoya.
These allegations have not been established as facts by a final investigation described in the reports.
Hockey India said it would review the Asian Hockey Federation’s report.
It said strict action could follow if the report finds Sangha guilty.
Sangha had faced another complaint during the 2025 Hockey India League.
An inquiry into that earlier complaint found no substantial evidence, according to Hockey India.
The Asian Hockey Federation has not commented publicly on the new allegations.
Gurinder Singh Sangha was sent home from the Asian Games in Japan after a sexual harassment complaint.
He allegedly misbehaved with a Malaysian female hockey official and a hotel staffer in Nagoya.
Hockey India said it would consider strict action after receiving the Asian Hockey Federation’s report.
A 2025 Hockey India League complaint led to an inquiry that found no substantial evidence, according to Hockey India.
The Asian Hockey Federation appoints the event officials, while its representatives declined to comment.
- Who
- Hockey umpire and technical official Gurinder Singh Sangha, a Malaysian female hockey official, a hotel staffer, Hockey India, and the Asian Hockey Federation.
- What
- Sangha was sent home from the Asian Games after complaints alleging sexual misconduct.
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan, during the Asian Games; the earlier complaint arose during the Hockey India League in Ranchi.
- When
- During the Asian Games; reports said he had returned two days before the source’s comments. A separate complaint was investigated in 2025.
- Why
- He was recalled after a sexual harassment complaint and other allegations of alleged misconduct.
Accountability for alleged misconduct
Due process and institutional responsibility
Response to the new complaint
Accountability for alleged misconduct
The allegations led to Sangha being sent home, and Hockey India said he would not be spared if the Asian Hockey Federation finds him guilty.
Due process and institutional responsibility
The reports describe allegations and a pending report, not a final finding of guilt.
Responsibility for the appointment
Accountability for alleged misconduct
Hockey India indicated it would take action if the Asian Hockey Federation’s report is adverse.
Due process and institutional responsibility
An Indian Olympic Association official said the Asian Hockey Federation, rather than the Indian Olympic Association or Hockey India, appoints the Asian Games hockey officials.
Earlier allegations
Accountability for alleged misconduct
The new complaint follows an earlier complaint against Sangha during the 2025 Hockey India League.
Due process and institutional responsibility
Hockey India said its three-member inquiry into the earlier complaint found no substantial evidence.
Key facts
- Official involved
- Gurinder Singh Sangha, an Indian hockey umpire and technical official
- Reported location
- Nagoya, Japan
- Complainants mentioned
- A Malaysian female hockey official and a hotel staffer
- Immediate action
- Sangha was sent back from the Asian Games
- Potential next step
- Hockey India said it would consider strict action after receiving the Asian Hockey Federation’s report
- Earlier complaint
- A female umpire complained during the 2025 Hockey India League in Ranchi
- Earlier inquiry
- A three-member Hockey India committee reportedly found no substantial evidence
- AHF response
- Asian Hockey Federation officials in Nagoya declined to comment
Quotes
An Indian Olympic Association official
An unidentified Indian Olympic Association official commenting on appointment responsibility.
“Yes, Sangha has been sent back home after a sexual harassment complaint was filed against him by a female official from Malaysia that is what we know. He has gone back two days ago.”
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“Definitely, we will take strict action against him if the AHF gives an adverse report. There is no question about it. He will not be spared if he is guilty.”
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Sources
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