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Wrestlers protest in opposition to WFI (IANS)
The federal government would possibly add just a few extra names to the panel that can probe sexual harassment and intimidation fees in opposition to Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
After India’s high wrestlers expressed their disappointment over the formation of the oversight committee by the Sports activities Ministry with out their session, sources instructed IANS that the federal government would possibly add just a few extra names to the panel that can probe sexual harassment and intimidation fees in opposition to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
“The wrestlers met the Sports activities Minister after the committee was fashioned and instructed just a few names as nicely. They’ve been promised that extra members shall be added and justice be served,” sources mentioned.
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Notably, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik had proven their displeasure, saying that the federal government didn’t seek the advice of them earlier than forming the oversight committee led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom.
On Thursday, the federal government accepted the participation of the Indian males & girls wrestling staff consisting of 55 members for the first Rating Sequence Zagreb Open Grand Prix (WW/GR/FS) Croatia from February 1-5 at full price to the federal government.
A complete of 12 girls wrestlers, 11 Greco-Roman wrestlers and 13 male freestyle wrestlers are set for the competitors.
Among the key wrestlers who’ve been sanctioned to take part within the Rating Sequence embody Tokyo Olympians Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Deepak Punia in addition to wrestlers who’ve carried out nicely within the Nationals.
The contingent has been advisable by the Oversight Committee arrange by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports activities.
Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless unknown whether or not Bajrang, Vinesh and Ravi will take part within the event or not. As a result of throughout their protest, that they had clearly mentioned that they won’t play in any event until Brij Bhushan is sacked.
In keeping with sources, until Wednesday evening, Bajrang and Vinesh have been adamant that they won’t go to Croatia. So, will probably be fascinating to see how issues prove within the subsequent couple of days.
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