Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia and star wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik on Friday said they will continue their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh till he is put behind bars. is not shipped. Indian wrestlers are protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Top Indian wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and many others have joined the protest against the WFI chief.
On the sixth day of the protest, the wrestlers addressed the media after the Delhi Police agreed to file an FIR against the WFI president.
“I want to thank all the athletes who have come out in our support. Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra have supported us because they understand the value of athletes. Brijbhushan Sharan Singh should be imprisoned soon. Will continue to abuse.” situation and he needs to be put behind bars. We will protest till he goes to jail. We also have to see what sections the Delhi Police has slapped on him. Those who thought that after the FIR our protest would end were wrong and we have the right to take a decision on it. “We all need protection and complainants need protection because you never know who wants to harm us,” Bajrang Punia said at the press conference.
video | Wrestler Sakshi Malik on wrestlers’ protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says, “I would like to thank the Supreme Court for directing the police to register a case as this is our first step towards victory. However, our protest will continue.” pic.twitter.com/wOeFl1OKHL– Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 28, 2023
Star wrestler Phogat appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack the WFI chief from all posts. “We do not trust the Delhi Police, they took 6 days to file an FIR. We will see what they do. We stand by our stand of imprisoning the WFI President. I request the Prime Minister of India to remove WFI. I appeal.” President from all his responsibilities. It’s all about sports and I would urge them to come forward to support us and I want to be in touch with all of them. This is when you safeguard the future of sport and athletes. Vinesh Phogat said in the press conference, all famous sportspersons should come forward and support us and save Indian sports. If they don’t come out today, they will never be able to protect the sports culture of India.
“We have already given enough evidence and if anything more is required, we will present it not before the Delhi Police but in the Supreme Court. This is not a fight to register an FIR. It is a fight against a person whose It already has 85 cases.” against him. We need to free the wrestling of corrupt people. We will respect the verdict given by the Supreme Court and act as per its orders.”
“I want to thank all the women who have come out in our support. We have absolutely no faith in the Delhi Police, they filed the FIR after the Supreme Court order. We just demand a fair investigation. We just Brij wants.” Sakshi Malik said that Bhushan should be removed from all posts and punished accordingly and only then we will end our protest.
Earlier, Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came out in support of the ongoing wrestlers’ protest and said he was “pained” to see athletes on the streets demanding justice. “It pains me to see our athletes on the streets demanding justice. They have worked hard to represent our great country and make us proud,” the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist said in a tweet on Friday.
“As a nation, we are responsible for protecting the integrity and dignity of every individual, athlete or not,” he added. Chopra said, “What is happening should never have happened. It is a sensitive issue and should be dealt with in a fair and transparent manner. The concerned authorities should take prompt action to ensure justice is done.”
India’s top tennis player Sania Mirza has also come out in support of the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar here against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment.
In a tweet, Sania said that being an athlete as well as a woman, it is very “difficult” to watch the ongoing protests and now is the time to stand by the wrestlers in these difficult times. “It is very difficult to see as an athlete but as a woman .. she has brought laurels to our country and we all have celebrated her, with her .. if you have done it now is the time That you stand by them even in these difficult times.. This is a very sensitive matter and serious allegations.
Along with Sania, Indian field hockey player Rani Rampal also came forward to extend her support to the wrestlers who are continuing their protest at Jantar Mantar. Rani said, “It is extremely painful to see our famous wrestlers on the streets of India demanding justice. It saddens me to see my fellow athletes in this situation, who have worked hard in their lives and worked hard for our beloved country.” They have earned a great reputation for this. They deserve justice.” Rampal in his tweet
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