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Wrestlers Protest: ‘Hang me but don’t…’: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestlers Protest: Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is surrounded by allegations of sexual harassment, said on Monday, I want to appeal to the protesting wrestlers that because of you the sports activity has come to on halt for 4 months. Hang me but don’t stop the game. Don’t play with […]

Edited By : Aditya Singh | Updated: May 1, 2023 17:56 IST
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Wrestlers Protest: Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is surrounded by allegations of sexual harassment, said on Monday, I want to appeal to the protesting wrestlers that because of you the sports activity has come to on halt for 4 months. Hang me but don’t stop the game. Don’t play with the future of children.

He said that a young player who is 14 years and 9 months old will turn 15 plus in three months and Will be useless for national-level competitions. They should understand this seriously. 

“Hang me, but don’t play with the future of the children. Let wrestling activities happen in the country;” said Brij Bhushan.

Top Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi since April 23 demanding action against Wrestling Febration Chief. 

They have accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing female wrestlers. Two FIRs have also been lodged against the BJP MP in Canaught Palace Police Station. 

Meanwhile, the Sports Ministry has put a stay on the WFI elections. It has been directed to constitute a committee to conduct the elections within 45 days. IOA i.e. 

First published on: May 01, 2023 05:42 PM IST

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