Archive · 20 Jul 2026
SAI Investigates Rifle Coach for Private Coaching
A high-performance rifle coach named Manoj Kumar is being investigated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for allegedly conducting private coaching sessions at a government facility and treating some athletes unfairly.
Complainants, including parents of shooters, say the coach pressures athletes to name him as their official coach and gives more ammunition to those who attend his private sessions.
The National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) denies knowing about the inquiry and says there is no conflict of interest.
The coach has not commented further, and the inquiry is still ongoing.
SAI launches inquiry into High Performance rifle coach Manoj Kumar for private coaching and discrimination allegations.
Complainants allege Manoj Kumar conducts private coaching at Karni Singh Range and pressures shooters to name him as their official coach.
NRAI secretary general denies knowledge of the inquiry and refutes conflict of interest charges.
Complainants claim unfair distribution of ammunition, with some shooters receiving more rounds than others.
Inquiry highlights broader concerns about private coaching practices by national coaches at government facilities.
- Who
- High Performance national rifle coach Manoj Kumar
- What
- Allegations of private coaching and discrimination at government facility
- When
- Inquiry launched, hearing held on Monday
- Where
- Karni Singh Range, New Delhi
- Why
- To investigate allegations of misconduct and ensure fair treatment of athletes
Complainants
NRAI and Coach
Private Coaching
Complainants
Complainants allege Manoj Kumar conducts private coaching at Karni Singh Range and pressures shooters to name him as their official coach.
NRAI and Coach
NRAI secretary general denies knowledge of the inquiry and refutes conflict of interest charges.
Ammunition Distribution
Complainants
Complainants claim unfair distribution of ammunition, with some shooters receiving more rounds than others.
NRAI and Coach
No direct response from NRAI or the coach on this specific allegation.
- Coach Under Inquiry
- Manoj Kumar
- Organization
- Sports Authority of India (SAI)
- Allegations
- Private coaching, discrimination, unfair ammunition distribution
- Location of Incident
- Karni Singh Range
- NRAI Response
- Denies knowledge of inquiry, refutes conflict of interest
- Current Status
- Inquiry ongoing, coach currently in Hangzhou for World Cup