Controversy Erupts in India's Archery Team Over ''Tainted'' Physio

India's archery team faces controversy following the exclusion of its chief coach and High Performance Director, replaced by a physio with a questionable past. Physio Arvind Yadav, accused of misconduct at a previous event, joins the Olympic team at the expense of senior coaches, causing discontent within the Archery Association of India.

India's archery team is embroiled in controversy after the exclusion of its Korean chief coach Baek Woong Ki and High Performance Director Sanjeeva Singh from its Olympic contingent. Their slots were filled by physio Arvind Yadav, who faces allegations of improper behavior towards a Canadian teenager during the Youth World Championships last year.

Yadav was accused of making an inappropriate approach to a teenager on social media, a charge he denies, calling it a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation. Despite his controversial past, Yadav's close ties with the AAI's secretary general reportedly secured his position on the team.

The Archery Association of India blames the Indian Olympic Association for rejecting repeated requests to include Woong Ki and Singh, citing a strict cap on support staff numbers. As the team prepares for the Olympics, officials express concern about the appropriateness of Yadav's inclusion over more experienced personnel.

(With inputs from agencies.)