Indian para swimmer sent home from Japan over misconduct allegations, could face life ban

South China Morning Post - Oct 23, 2026

Former world No 1 Indian para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh has been sent home from Japan after being accused of molesting a female hotel employee during the Asian Para Games, and faces a potential lifetime ban. According to local media reports as well as The Times of India, the 40-year-old athlete was detained by Japanese police and released after submitting a written apology, before being sent back to India on Tuesday. Official sources said the incident occurred on Monday at the Four...

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