File picture of Sakshi Malik.© X (Twitter)
Sakshi Malik, the Indian wrestler, has not too long ago shared a video on her X handle claiming that she is being threatened. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and shield the way forward for wrestling in India. In her video, Malik expressed her issues in regards to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), stating that regardless of a court docket order, the WFI continues to supervise the game’s operations. She revealed that she has been threatened with critical prices of corruption, which has added to her misery.
“Revered Prime Minister and Sports activities Minister, I greet you. Final yr, after the Wrestling Federation elections, everybody witnessed Brij Bhushan Singh’s dominance and bullying, which deeply troubled me and compelled me to step away from wrestling. Following this, the federal government suspended the federation. Nonetheless, the federation resumed its actions,” Malik stated.
She additional defined, “The court docket questioned how the federation may proceed its work after the federal government had imposed a ban. The Excessive Court docket put a keep on it, however the WFI didn’t adjust to any orders. When the court docket reprimanded them once more, the federation put the younger athletes ahead. I perceive the tough place these younger athletes are in; their careers rely upon the federation. Prime Minister, in case you imagine the way forward for these ladies is secure beneath the federation dominated by Brij Bhushan, then it’s best to elevate the suspension. In any other case, a everlasting resolution must be discovered.”
Malik’s heartfelt plea highlights the continuing points inside the Wrestling Federation of India and the necessity for fast authorities intervention to make sure a secure and truthful setting for athletes.
In 2023, wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat had been a part of the protest in opposition to Brij Bhushan who was accused of sexual harassment of feminine wrestlers.
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