Vinesh Phogat: Can’t Disclose Details Of Girls Who Complained Against WFI

The protestors are going to meet the minister again.

The entire nation was shocked after reading about Vinesh Phogat’s sexual harassment allegations against the Wrestling Federation Of India Chief. She revealed that Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and other coaches on the national level have been harassing female wrestlers for many years. Many other award-winning wrestlers have also extended support to Vinesh Phogat and are demanding justice for the wrestlers. In what comes as the latest update from the ongoing protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Phogat said that they have met with Union Sports Minister and have shared their problems with him.

@PMOIndia @AmitShah @ianuragthakur @PTUshaOfficial pic.twitter.com/PwhJjlawPg

— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) January 20, 2023

As the tweet shared by ANI News, the 28-year-old Vinesh Phogat said that after sharing their issues with the Union Sports Minister, they were not satisfied with the discussion they had about some of the topics.

We presented our issues before the Union Sports Minister. He has given us time to meet once again at 6pm. There were some issues on which we were dissatisfied: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat pic.twitter.com/TgXYViqyYi

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

Further ahead, she said that this discussion is not about wrestling. Had it been that, she said that meeting would have wound up in one hour. Vinesh Phogat said that this was not just about one girl but many of them. She also said that she cannot reveal details about them because otherwise, they would be putting their families in danger.

We're presenting all issues.Had it been only about wrestling,matter would've been resolved in an hr-long meeting.But it's a big issue. It's not about just one but several girls.We can't disclose openly, we would be threatening their lives&families that way: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat pic.twitter.com/gdkdCBRzOD

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

Support from Vijendra Singh and Bajrang Punia also came pouring in for Vinesh Phogat and those protesting. Punia said that the wrestlers are risking their careers by going against the authorities and also that they are fighting for the young wrestlers who are the future. He further said that they are all sad that the athletes have to leave their practice and sit there to protest.

We're sad that the athletes have to sit here in protest leaving their practice. Our fight is only against the Wrestling Federation of India. We appeal to PM, HM & Union Sports min to hear our demands. WFI Preshas given this fight a political turn: Bajrang Punia, Olympian Wrestler pic.twitter.com/NhneNzAloZ

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

We're waiting for Brijbhushan Sharan Singh to come forward. We're here by risking our careers. This fight is for our young wrestlers who're the future of wrestling: Bajrang Punia, Olympian Wrestler on day 3 of protest against Wrestling Federation of India,at Jantar Mantar, Delhi pic.twitter.com/7yDX8oBpdi

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

Also read: Vinesh Phogat Threatens To File An FIR Against WFI Chief If Left With No Option

In response to these protests and ahead of the meeting, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said that he is not where he is because of anyone’s mercy but because he has been elected by the people. Vijendra Singh also extended support to the protesters and said that there must be a thorough probe into the allegations made by them.

I am not sitting here because of anyone's mercy, but after being elected by the public: WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh pic.twitter.com/Xy8dC7pBl1

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

I want justice to be served to those wrestlers, there must be a thorough probe into the allegations raised by wrestlers and there must be a CBI probe against those who’re involved in this: Vijender Singh, Olympian Boxer & Congress leader pic.twitter.com/13U3hjwD9c

— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2023

We hope the sports authorities take quick action in this matter.

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