The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an enquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI President, a day after threatening to lodge multiple FIRs against the sports administrator. (More Sports news)
Wrestlers Want Indian Olympic Association To Form Probe Panel To Look Into Harassment Allegations
The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an enquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI President.
A letter addressing to IOA President PT Usha has been sent by the wrestlers.
A letter addressing to IOA President PT Usha has been sent by the wrestlers.
In a letter addressed to IOA President PT Usha, the wrestlers said they have been informed by several of their younger colleagues about the sexual harassment they faced at the hands of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
The letter has been signed by five wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics medallists Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia.?
Rio Games bronze winner Sakshi Malik and World Championship medallists Vinesh Phogat and Deepak Punia have also signed.
The wrestlers reiterated their demand that WFI be disbanded and its President be sacked.?
They also demanded that a new committee is formed, in consultation with the wrestlers, to run the affairs of the national federation.
Tags
- Previous Story
Who Is Abhimanyu Easwaran? The Indian Domestic Run-Machine Knocking On The Doors For Australian Tour - Next StoryWomen's T20 WC 2024: Fatima Sana Seals Pakistan's 31-Run Victory Over Sri Lanka In Campaign Opener
