Top wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar against WFI President

New Delhi: Top Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Geeta Phogat joined the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar Delhi calling for sacking of Wrestling Federation of India President and revamp of entire wrestling body immediately. They met central authorities in Govt. of India, but were not satisfied. They threatened to file a FIR against the sports body President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, also a 5-time BJP Member Parliament.

Meanwhile, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday came out in open support of the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president, and demanded a probe into the matter.
“Our players are the pride of our country. They bring laurels to the country by their performance at the World level.
The players have made serious allegations against the Wrestling Federation and its chief. Their voices should be heard,” Vadra wrote in a tweet in Hindi referring to the ongoing protests of the wrestlers at Jantar Mantar here.
She added, “The allegations should be investigated and appropriate action must be taken.”
Earlier in the day, Congress’ chairman of Media and Publicity Department Pawan Khera while addressing a conference at the party headquarters here, attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre over the same.
“The Prime Minister should issue a statement. The PM and the Sports Minister should speak out. The silence is more shocking than what has happened,” Khera said. (UNI)