Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Lisha Das Faces Mental Harassment Over Support Staff Delay
Lisha Das is a 16-year-old para-cyclist who is representing India at the Commonwealth Games.
She is very upset because the people in charge of sports in India are not helping her get her coach and physiotherapist approved to travel with her.
She says this is causing her a lot of stress and making it hard for her to focus on her training.
She has written to many officials to ask for help, but she still doesn't have clear answers.
Her coach has said he will arrange everything himself, and Lisha is determined to keep going despite the difficulties.
Lisha Das, India's youngest para-cyclist, is alleging mental harassment due to delays in support staff approval for the Commonwealth Games.
She has written to top sports officials, including the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry, expressing emotional distress.
Her personal coach Aditya Mehta's travel and accreditation are uncertain, while physiotherapist Dr. Asha Shaikh's travel was cleared after repeated requests.
Authorities proposed K. Dattatraya as a technician/coach, which Lisha Das rejects as she needs her personal coach.
Lisha Das has threatened to make her own travel arrangements if her coach is not permitted to accompany her.
She has requested that her achievements not be used for publicity without her consent.
- Who
- Lisha Das, a 16-year-old para-cyclist representing India at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- What
- Lisha Das is alleging mental harassment due to delays and uncertainty in the approval of her support staff for the Commonwealth Games.
- When
- The issue has been ongoing since May 15, with the opening ceremony scheduled for Thursday night.
- Where
- The Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow.
- Why
- Lisha Das requires her personal coach Aditya Mehta and physiotherapist Dr. Asha Shaikh for her training and mental well-being, but there has been uncertainty and administrative hurdles in approving their travel.
Lisha Das and Her Support Team
Indian Sports Authorities
Support Staff Approval
Lisha Das and Her Support Team
Lisha Das insists on having her personal coach Aditya Mehta and female physiotherapist Dr. Asha Shaikh, who are crucial for her training and mental well-being.
Indian Sports Authorities
Authorities have cleared Dr. Shaikh's travel but are uncertain about Mehta's travel and accreditation, proposing K. Dattatraya as a technician/coach instead.
Administrative Support
Lisha Das and Her Support Team
Lisha Das feels she has not received meaningful support from the Government of India, SAI, PCI, or CFI for her competitions, equipment, and preparation.
Indian Sports Authorities
The authorities have provided some support, including clearing Dr. Shaikh's travel, but have faced administrative hurdles in approving Mehta's travel.
- Athlete
- Lisha Das
- Age
- 16
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Sport
- Para-Cycling
- Coach
- Aditya Mehta
- Physiotherapist
- Dr. Asha Shaikh
- Technician/Coach Proposed
- K. Dattatraya
- Opening Ceremony Date
- Thursday night