Wrestlers’ protest: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a number of ladies wrestlers’ within the nation, evaded powerful questions posed by India TV throughout an interview.
Responding to India TV’s questions, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated, “You’re not the Supreme Court… neither the court… why didn’t you wait for the committee’s report… I am ready to face the action on the basis of the report of the Delhi Police… I urge you not to be the judge… they (wrestlers) are acting like judges… one olympian is also in a jail… the medal is not a certificate that one will not lie…”
“…stop your work… close the camera… stop… please leave… note it and don’t allow them in future… trying to pass judgement… (hataye apna dukaan… camera band kariye… ruk jao… inka note karo… inko dubara mat aane dijiyega… judgement karne lagte hai),” Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated whereas evading India TV’s query.
The WFI chief misplaced his cool when requested to reply to the allegation levelled by an Olympian lady wrestler who in an affidavit alleged that WFI Chief misbehaved together with her through the Olympics qualification course of in Turkey. The grievance is talked about on Page No 3, Point 4 within the affidavit submitted to the Indian Olympian Association Special Investigation Committee.
Later, addressing a press convention at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Olympian Vinesh Phogat whereas in search of solutions from WFI chief additionally talked about about him evading India TV’s questions.
Vinesh Phogat lashed out at Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh saying, “…a person who can say such things on national television… then imagine what can he do behind closed doors.”
Vinesh Phogat additionally stated that the Delhi Police is making an attempt to delay the matter as a lot as it may.
Speaking to India TV, Vinesh Phogat stated, “…we know that we are speaking the truth… WFI Chief is trying to divert the attention… we are fighting for justice…”
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