New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday confirmed that it has recommended a lifetime ban for para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh following allegations of sexual harassment and molestation involving a female hotel employee during the ongoing 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The 40-year-old swimmer from Bihar was sent back to India on Tuesday, a day after the alleged incident. He was detained by Japanese police following a complaint that was brought to the attention of the local organising committee and officials of the Indian delegation.
Shaikh was part of India's swimming contingent at the Games but returned without competing in his scheduled events. The allegations have cast a shadow ov...