Olympic champion Bindra said, I am very worried to see my players performing on the streets
Following star wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to sportspersons to join her protest to oust Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing serious charges, Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to reach out to the sportspersons. Showed solidarity. Vinesh, along with Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, is on an indefinite strike at Jantar Mantar against WFI chief Brij Bhushan. Brij Bhushan is accused of allegedly harassing seven women wrestlers, including a minor.
Bindra, who has always spoken in favor of sportspersons in distress, took to Twitter to term the incident as “extremely worrying”. Bindra tweeted, “As sportspersons we work hard every day to represent our country on the international stage. It is very worrying that our sportspersons find it necessary to protest on the streets against the allegations of harassment in the Indian wrestling administration. Bindra said that all the concerns raised by the top wrestlers should be addressed by the administration.
“My heart goes out to all who have been affected,” he said. We must ensure that the issue is handled properly, with players’ concerns being heard and resolved fairly and independently. that can prevent harassment and ensure justice for those affected. We must work towards creating a safe environment for all players.
