Indian para swimmer sent back from Asian Para Games in Japan after sexual assault allegation

What happened: Indian para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was sent back from the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan after being accused of sexually assaulting a hotel employee. Japanese police arrested him in connection with the incident. Key numbers: Shaikh is 40 years old. Why it matters: The Paralympic Committee of India said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual misconduct and has strict disciplinary guidelines for contingent members. The delegation submitted a written apology to the employee.

Indian para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was sent back from the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan after being accused of sexually assaulting a hotel employee. Japanese police arrested him in connection with the incident.

The Paralympic Committee of India said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual misconduct and has strict disciplinary guidelines for contingent members. The delegation submitted a written apology to the employee.