Brij Bhushan, who’s presently going through allegations of sexual harassment by ladies wrestlers, said in a video interview that athletes shouldn’t solely return their medals but in addition reimburse the numerous funds invested of their coaching.
Bajrang, main the protest alongside fellow Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and Asian Video games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, expressed his dismay, saying, “He (Brij Bhushan) has not given me the medal in charity. I’ve earned it for the nation with my blood and sweat. He should not have uttered these phrases if he actually respects our achievements.”
Sakshi, sharing her perspective, said, “The medal he (Brij Bhushan) is saying is value Rs 15, we now have sacrificed all the things for that. It is shameful that the champion athletes of the nation are seeing such dangerous days. I’ve received this medal for the nation, nobody can put a worth on it.”
Supporting the wrestlers, high Congress chief Sachin Pilot visited the protest at Jantar Mantar and emphasised the significance of assembly the wrestlers’ professional calls for whereas making certain an neutral investigation beneath the legislation.
Because the protest entered its 27th day, ladies’s organisations collectively submitted a memorandum to the President, Prime Minister, Dwelling Minister, and Sports activities Minister, demanding the rapid arrest of Brij Bhushan. They alleged that since his tenure at WFI, ladies wrestlers have confronted ongoing sexual harassment.
The protesting wrestlers reiterated their dedication to proceed the protest till Brij Bhushan is apprehended, highlighting that the deadline for presidency motion is imminent, and a major choice could also be made by the khap mahapanchayat (native council) thereafter.
(With inputs from PTI)
