Indian Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has urged protesting wrestlers to remain patient until the conclusion of the investigation into the allegations against the outgoing president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Thakur emphasized the importance of not taking steps that could harm the sport or aspiring wrestlers. His comments came after top Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat threatened to discard their medals in the river Ganga in Haridwar. Singh is accused of sexually harassing several female wrestlers, and the protesters are demanding his arrest. Singh has responded that he is willing to be hanged if any evidence is presented against him.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is a governing body that oversees the sport of wrestling in India. It is responsible for organizing national championships and oversees the selection of wrestlers who represent India at the international level.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is the outgoing president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). He has been accused of sexually harassing several female wrestlers in India and is currently under investigation by the Delhi Police. Singh has denied the allegations and has stated that he is willing to face any punishment if found guilty.
