•The EFI defended its selection of Tarsem Singh Warraich as head coach for the ITPF World Cup Qualifiers despite rape accusations.
•EFI stated that Warraich claims a false case was registered against him in Sonipat in February 2023, and the case is sub-judice.
•Warraich provided a certificate from his lawyers confirming he is on bail with no travel restrictions.
•Tarsem, an EFI executive committee member, was previously suspended from 2022-2024 for an impersonation case and has never competed nationally.
•The Sports Ministry criticized the decision, warning of potential international embarrassment and disaffiliation from the global equestrian body (FEI).
