Jemimah Rodrigues, Jemimah Rodrigues Father, Jemimah Rodrigues Khar Gymkhana, Jemimah Rodrigues Father Khar Gymkhana: Indian Women's Cricket Team star player Jemimah Rodrigues broke the internet on Tuesday after Khar Gymkhana terminated her membership due to her father. Jemimah Rodrigues's father was accused of carrying out religious activities on the premises of Khar Gymkhana using the cricketer's ID. Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan has been accused of using the Khan Gymkhana club premises to hold religious events and attempting to convert people. Now, the question arises who is Jemimah Rodrigues' father and what did Khar Gymkhana say on the entire controversy? Below is everything you need to know-
Who is Jemimah Rodrigues' father?
Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan Rodrigues, was a junior coach in the cricketer's school. Jemimah Rodrigues grew up bowling to her brothers. Having coached her since the very beginning, Ivan Rodrigues founded the girls’ cricket team at her school. Jemimah enjoyed playing both field hockey and cricket during her teenage days. Jemimah Rodrigues was born and brought up in Mumbai. Jemimah Rodrigues has two brothers Enoch and Eli.
Jemimah Rodrigues' father controversy
In the year 2023, Khar Gymkhana invited Jemimah Rodrigues to become a member and use its facilities. The 24-year-old cricketer was given an honorary three-year membership for this. Shiv Malhotra, Managing committee member of Khar Gymkhana was quoted saying, "We are proud of her; she brings laurels to the country, but her father held nearly 35 meetings at the club in a hall that remained booked for over a year. An organisation called Brother Manuel Ministries held regular meetings there, and the hall was personally booked in Jemimah's name. The president also waived the security deposit, which goes against Gymkhana rules, as these rules prohibit the propagation of religious activities. Our office can confirm that it was booked at a discounted rate. A few months ago, an MNS leader also wrote to the club and later to the Khar police station. Another issue was that other members were unable to book the hall."
However, Khar Gymkhana president Vivek Devnani refuted allegations against Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan. Vivek Devnani was quoted by India Today saying, "In case you are not aware, Khar Gymkhana is scheduled to have its managing committee and trustee elections later this month. Considering this fact, it should be evident that these allegations are being made with political motives. No evidence whatsoever has been offered in connection with any alleged wrongdoings. The facilities of Khar Gymkhana, including the banquet halls, are available to its members for personal events/functions in accordance with our rules and regulations- while banquet hall-related bookings are handled by our administrative office, as far as I am aware, no discounts or preferential/special treatment are given to any member."