In the wake of Sakshi Malik’s sudden retirement and the voluntary return of Padma Shri awards by wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Virender Yadav, the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Sanjay Singh, defended himself towards the athletes’ protests.
Sanjay Singh Addresses Criticism from Wrestlers Over His Presidency
Sakshi, Bajrang, and Virender protested towards Sanjay Singh’s appointment, citing his shut affiliation with Brij Bhushan Singh. In response, Sanjay Singh emphasised that athletes’ retirement choices are private and shunned commenting additional on the matter.
Addressing the criticism, Sanjay Singh said, “Those who are athletes have already started preparing, and those who want to engage in politics can do that. It is their personal matter; I will not speak about this. I have been in the federation for 12 years. Just because I am close to MP (Brij Bhushan) does not mean I am a dummy candidate. Is it a crime if I am close to him?” Sanjay Singh informed reporters.
The controversy highlights the intersection of sports activities and politics throughout the wrestling group, with athletes expressing dissent over administrative appointments within the federation.
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