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Investigation Into Lovlina Borgohain’s Sexism Allegations Against BFI Official Hits Delay

Neither the IOA probe nor the SAI inquiry into Borgohain’s complaint over Col Arun Malik’s demeaning gender-biased remarks in a July Zoom meeting has produced findings.

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Overview

  • In a July 8 Zoom meeting convened to discuss her coaching requests, Borgohain alleges Malik demanded she “shut up, lower your head and do as we say,” using what she described as gender-discriminatory language.
  • Days after the incident, Borgohain submitted a two-page complaint to the Sports Ministry, SAI’s TEAMS division, TOPS, the IOA and the BFI, triggering parallel investigations.
  • The IOA formed a three-member inquiry panel—including TOPS CEO Nachhatar Singh Johal, Olympian Sharath Kamal and a female legal expert—yet the group missed its two-week deadline and has not released findings.
  • SAI’s independent probe led by TEAMS head Ritu Pathik remains active, with no public update on its timeline or conclusions.
  • Malik has categorically denied the accusations, pointing to recorded meeting footage and adherence to BFI policy, while Borgohain turns her focus to the upcoming Liverpool World Championships as she awaits the inquiry results.