# Indian gymnasts seek inquiry into SOM roster irregularities 2026-08-08T14:48:10+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A group of former Indian gymnasts has written to the sports ministry seeking a probe into alleged irregularities in the Scheme of Manpower (SOM) roster. The gymnasts claim the roster has been manipulated to favour certain athletes and coaches. In their letter, the former gymnasts, through their representative Patra, also asked the ministry to direct the Gymnastics Federation of India to publish all governing regulations, eligibility criteria and evaluation methodology in advance. Deccan Herald reports the move comes amid growing demands for transparency in the sport's administration. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: gymnastics, inquiry, ministry of sports, SOM roster, sports administration, transparency Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-gymnasts-seek-inquiry-into-som-roster-irregularities/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-gymnasts-seek-inquiry-into-som-roster-irregularities/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.