Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after election of new WFI president; Vinesh says ‘harassment will continue’

Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling, as the Olympic medallist confirmed she would not compete under newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president, Sanjay Kumar Singh – who she termed a ‘right-hand’ of former WFI president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia also underlined their disappointment with the results of the election, saying that it was unfortunate that the government did not bar Brij Bhushan’s loyalists from contesting the election, while Vinesh noted that the alleged exploitation of women wrestlers would continue.

The trio had been part of a protest since January of this year against Brij Bhushan, with allegations of sexual harassment amongst others. Read More

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