sports medium mcq

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Asunta Lakra wrote to multiple authorities in July 2026 regarding which issue?

  1. Lack of training facilities for women hockey players
  2. Non-payment of prize money to national players
  3. Institutional protection of sexual harassment and intimidation of women athletes in hockey
  4. Discrimination in selection process for international tournaments

Answer: Institutional protection of sexual harassment and intimidation of women athletes in hockey

Asunta Lakra wrote to the Sports Ministry, SAI, and IOA President P.T. Usha alleging institutional protection of sexual harassment, intimidation and victimisation of women athletes in hockey. She also alleged that individuals accused of misconduct were being protected while those raising concerns were threatened.

Topic Women in Indian Hockey
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, State PCS