The protesting wrestlers on Saturday claimed that a few folks have entered their motion with a motive to lead it to a completely different course however didn’t make clear who they have been.
Bajrang Punia, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, stated the wrestlers gained’t let anybody use their platform for political good points.
“Just a few persons are making an attempt to take our motion to a completely different course and we strongly refute it. This is a struggle for justice for India’s daughters,” said Bajrang, though he was silent when asked who was doing it.
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Probably, Bajrang was referring to the group of people who were heard raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A group of people was heard shouting ‘Modi teri kabr khudegi’ (Modi your grave will be dug here) on Friday.
“Lots of people have entered the protest web site and making an attempt to challenge it as a ‘bhadkau andolan‘ but this is fight to save Indian wrestling. People who are here (assembled) are in our support but not for any political gains,” said Bajrang.
“Politics and other things are secondary, the dignity and honour of women is first, so please don’t take pleasure in politics. This is gamers’ motion, so don’t hyperlink to any political occasion,” he added.
The wrestlers themselves have sought support from all politicians, farmers’ and women’s organisations since they resumed their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Politicians such as Congress party’s Priyanka Gandhi and Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Jayant Chaudhary, former Jammu and Kahsmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, Delhi government ministers Atishi Singh and Suarbah Bhardwaj have all visited the protest site to extend their support to the athletes in the last few days.
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Vinesh Phogat also sought to placate the people in position of power in her address to media on Saturday.
“All those, who hold constitutional posts (I want to say), that the common man also deserves respect. We respect all, we will not say anything that goes against their honour, but we should also be respected.
“If by mistake we have said something, we apologise because that was not the intention. We come from a civilised society, we have been taught that elders should always be respected,” Vinesh stated.
Both Bajrang and Vinesh have been silent as to who was making an attempt to give their protest a political color.
Before Delhi Police filed an FIR towards WFI chief and BJP MP Singh on Friday night, the wrestlers had stated that they don’t belief the probe company and feared that it would file a free (improper) FIR.
Asked if they’re glad with the content material of the FIR, each Bajrang and Vinesh selected not to say something.
“Talk to our authorized crew,” was all they said in response to the question.
WFI chief Singh addressed the media in Gonda earlier within the day and stated that he would stop if the wrestlers finish their protest and resume coaching.
He also claimed that the protesting wrestlers tried to avoid national competition by seeking exemption.
Responding to that, Vinesh said that they have never tried to avoid the Nationals.
“We have been accused that we don’t want to play Nationals. Ever since I began competing in 2009, I have skipped only four Nationals. I got injured during the Rio Games (2016), that was first year.
“Then, I skipped the National during the COVID times near Tokyo Games. I myself was down with COVID-19. The third National I skipped was after the Tokyo Games because I was not in a good mental state after defeat. I could have done anything to myself at that time (due to depression).
“The fourth National I missed was this year. I had requested that we be permitted to skip the World Championship trials because cutting weight thrice in a month is difficult. I have competed in 10 Nationals. By God’s grace I have not faced defeat in India (to an Indian opponent in Nationals). I work hard, my family and entire country supported me.
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“I am not a champion athlete, there are bigger athletes than me, not just in India but also abroad. One such is sitting beside me, Bajrang also goes to international competitions after clearing trials, so what’s my status?
“No player is bigger than the nation. His allegations are baseless, he is trying to break us.”
Adding to that, Bajrang stated,”This issue is not about Nationals. This is about sexual harassment. He should answer those questions. How he got to know that a minor appeared before the police but not before the oversight panel? Who leaked this information to him?”
Vinesh stated the wrestlers have been compelled to invite the WFI chief to household features due to fears.
Bajrang additionally claimed that they have been being harassed by Delhi police.
“Last evening, they minimize our energy provide, didn’t allow us to carry meals and water and even mattresses and takhtas (wood cots). Even one of many employees, who introduced this stuff to the protest web site, has not reached dwelling. The police shouldn’t be treating the athletes properly.
“Is this the honour of the nation’s athletes? What’s the purpose of profitable these medals if we had to face all these?” he requested.
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