Bhubaneswar Kalinga Stadium swimming centre students bring serious allegations against coaches

Swimming students, all minors, have levied allegations of misconduct and torture against several coaches of the Kalinga Stadium Swimming High-Performance Center in Bhubaneswar.

The matter came to light after several children, enrolled at the swimming centre, spoke to OTV on Saturday and stated that they were subjected to physical assault, abusive language, and threats of expulsion from the sports hostel by the coaches.

The swimming students also alleged that the coaches neglected those residing at the sports hostel, severely hampering their training regime. Additionally, they also accused them of dealing physical hits and blows to students in the sports hostel for no particular reason.

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Serious Allegations by Students:

“One of us, who would be performing exceptionally well, will be removed from the group and then the coaches would meet them personally and physically thrash them for no reason. They use extremely foul language while talking to sports hostel inmates. I have been subjected to torture this time,” alleged a student of the swimming centre.

Similarly, another student alleged that coaches would force one of the good-performing swimmers to sit out; later, they would threaten and not provide the students with proper support or training.

The children also mentioned that they had written a letter to the hostel authorities informing them of the situation.

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Action Taken by Odisha Government:

In response, the Odisha government has reportedly taken cognizance of the allegations made by students against the coaches. An investigation into the entire matter has been ordered and the head coach of the Swimming High-Performance Center, Sandeep Sejwal has been relieved of his duty until further notice. 

No response from Sandeep Sejwal could be obtained in this regard.