File picture of Sakshi Malik.© X (Twitter)
Sakshi Malik, the Indian wrestler, has just lately shared a video on her X deal with 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 considerations in regards to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), stating that regardless of a courtroom order, the WFI continues to supervise the game’s operations. She revealed that she has been threatened with severe costs 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 courtroom questioned how the federation might 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 courtroom reprimanded them once more, the federation put the younger athletes ahead. I perceive the tough place these younger athletes are in; their careers depend upon the federation. Prime Minister, in the event you consider the way forward for these women is secure underneath the federation dominated by Brij Bhushan, then it is best to raise 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 rapid authorities intervention to make sure a secure and honest setting for athletes.
In 2023, wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat had been a part of the protest towards Brij Bhushan who was accused of sexual harassment of feminine wrestlers.
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