Sports Ministry dismisses para-shooting coach after selection row; India names 166 for Asian Para Games
Shooting
The Sports Ministry in India dismissed Jai Prakash Nautiyal as para-shooting coach for India's 2026 Asian Para Games contingent on October 13, 2026.
The dismissal followed allegations of improper practices in the selection process, which sparked protests by athletes and prompted an investigation. India has named a 166-athlete squad for the Games that includes Avani Lekhara and Bhavina Patel and will compete in multiple sports.