A Safe Haven for Athletes? The arrest of a 50 year old coach in Bengaluru on allegations of sexually harassing a 17 year old boxer has sent shockwaves through the sports community.
The incident raises questions about the safety and well being of young athletes in training facilities, particularly those focused on combat disciplines like boxing.
Sports clubs can be hotbeds of abuse and exploitation, where power imbalances and vulnerabilities are exploited by authority figures.