New Delhi: The suspension of the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India by the Union Sports Ministry has given a boost to the sports sector. The central move to save face came when Sakshi Mallik retired in tears and left the Bajrang Punia Padma Shri in front of the Prime Minister’s residence. The Indian Olympic Association was also directed to appoint an ad hoc committee. P.T. Usha is the President of the Olympic Association.
At least 15 days in advance for athletes
Without complying with the notice requirement
The suspension is due to the announcement of the national championships.
The sportspersons protested again when Sanjay Singh, an associate of sex-accused BJP MP Brijbhushan Charan Singh, was elected president. The Union Sports Minister had assured the athletes that there will be no people related to Brij Bhushan in the committee.
Olympic medalist female wrestler Sakshi Mallik tearfully announced her retirement at a press conference. Later, Asian Games medalist Bajrang Poonia left his Padma Shri near the Prime Minister’s residence. Meanwhile, the new governing body has decided to hold the next Junior National Championship at Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, home of Brijbhushan. With this, the allegation that Brijbhushan’s rule is still going on has become stronger.
Election fear behind the action
1. The Center and the BJP are worried that Sakshi Mallik’s tearful retirement will backfire in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections if the Jat community is unhappy. Farmers organizations intervened in the first strike of the players.
There is also fear that the opposition will weaponize the issue.
2. With the announcement to hold Under-15 and Under-20 National Wrestling Championships on December 28 at Nandini Nagar, Gonda, home of Brij Bhushan,
Sakshi responded that she feared for the safety of female wrestlers.
3. Govt headbutt by taking action on those competitions. Reasons such as non-attendance of quorum and non-participation of the Secretary General in the meeting where a decision was taken regarding the championship were also given.
4. If a governing body elected by a court-appointed judge is dismissed on charges, it will be questioned in court. The election was held to lift the ban of the International Wrestling Federation. Without an elected governing body, athletes cannot participate in next year’s Olympics under the Indian flag.
“Our fight is not with the government. The retirement was announced for the justice of women wrestlers. Watching the action of the Ministry of Sports.’
– Sakshi Mallik,
Wrestler
“Brij Bhushan is only an acquaintance. Worked together
Its only friendship.’
Sanjay Singh
President of the new governing body
2023-12-24 18:30:00
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