Highlights

  • Not one but 5-6 women sexually harassed by WFI President: Vinesh Phogat
  • Resignation not enough, we want WFI President to go to jail: Bajrang Punia
  • WFI should be dissolved, a new federation should be formed: Vinesh

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Indian star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik addressed the media after their meeting with the Sports Ministry.

Wrestlers vs Federation: 5-6 women wrestlers sexually harassed by WFI President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh - Vinesh Phogat

India's star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia & Sakshi Malik addressed the media after their meeting with the Sports Ministry.

While stating they have received assurances from the government, the wrestlers claimed it isn't enough.

3-time CWG Gold medallist Vinesh Phogat stated that more women wrestlers have come out alleging sexual harassment by WFI President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

"5-6 women have been sexually harassed by WFI President. We have proof," Vinesh said.

Olympic bronze medallists Bajrang Punia & Sakshi Malik also demanded that WFI President be sent to jail.

"His resignation is not enough, he has to go to jail. We will lodge an FIR if he is not punished," Malik said.

Approximately 200 wrestlers who had gathered at the protest site also want the current federation to be dissolved.

"This administration cannot exist any longer. It should be dissolved and a new federation should be set up," Bajrang told the press.

Also read: Wrestlers vs Federation: WATCH - CPM leader Brinda Karat asked to leave stage by protesters

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