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WFI president’s statement came on the allegations of sexual abuse, said- If something like this has happened, I will hang myself

Wrestlers of India protesting vigorously on January 18 at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar have made many serious allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President of Wrestling Federation of India. Female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has also made serious allegations against Brijbhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation of female coaches and players. After this allegation, the President of Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh himself has issued a statement.
 
Attacking the wrestlers, he said that all these wrestlers had not faced any problem with the federation for the last 10 years. Issues come to the fore when new rules and regulations are brought in. Regarding the protesting wrestlers, he said that none of the wrestlers who are sitting on strike have participated in any national tournament after playing the Olympics.
 
At the same time, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President of Wrestling Federation of India has also responded on the matter of sexual harassment. He asked whether any person can come forward and say that the members of the federation have harassed any athlete. He has given this statement regarding the allegations of sexual harassment by Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. He said that there has been no case of sexual harassment in the Federation. If this has happened, I will hang myself. He said that sexual harassment is a big allegation. How can I act when my name has been dragged into this? I am ready to investigate.
 
Vinesh Phogat targeted
During this, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh targeted medalist Vinesh Phogat. He said that I want to ask Vinesh Phogat why did she wear a dress with the company’s logo in the Olympics? After losing the match, I only encouraged and motivated him.
 
Vinesh Phogat had made serious allegations
During the protest, Vinesh Phogat made several serious allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, including adopting a dictatorial attitude. During this, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that he interferes in our personal life. The president of the federation troubles us a lot. We are being exploited. Coaches are harassing women and some of the federation’s favorite coaches misbehave with women coaches as well. They sexually assault girls. WFI President has also sexually harassed many girls. Let us tell you that on January 18, many wrestlers of the country together demonstrated at Jantar Mantar and demanded action against the Wrestling Federation of India.

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