Wrestlers protest | Giving a major update on the ongoing strike by wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Indian wrestlers have written a letter to Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha. The letter, signed by players like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia, has accused Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing several young wrestlers. Four demands have also been listed in the letter.
Among the demands, the letter said, “We request the IOA to immediately appoint a committee to probe the sexual harassment complaints, resignation of the WFI president, dissolution of the WFI, and formation of a new committee to run the affairs.” be formed. In consultation with WFI wrestlers.”
The letter also mentions that wrestler Vinesh Phogat was mentally tortured and tortured by the WFI president after missing out on a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, and that she almost thought of suicide. The wrestlers mention that there has been “financial embezzlement on the part of the WFI.” They also say that the coach and sports science staff at the national camp are “absolutely incompetent and not on merit.” Notably, the letter states that no political party or industrialist is involved in the protest. Wrestlers say they will not budge until the WFI president is sacked.
Earlier, IOA President PT Usha had said that athletes should come forward with their concerns. “As IOA President, I have been discussing the current matter of wrestlers with the members and for all of us, the welfare and well-being of athletes is the topmost priority of IOA. We request athletes to come forward and make their voices heard Lift.” We have concern,” Usha wrote on Thursday. “We will ensure a thorough investigation to ensure justice,” she added. We have also decided to form a special committee to deal with such situations that may arise in future, so that swift action can be taken.”