"Personal Matter": WFI President Sanjay Singh Responds to Sakshi Malik's Retirement Amid Allegations

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15pm on 23 Dec 2023,Saturday India

In the aftermath of Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik's surprising retirement, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh addressed the matter, emphasizing, "It is their personal matter; I will not speak about this." Singh clarified his association with former chief Brij Bhushan Singh, stating, "Just because I am close to MP (Brij Bhushan Singh) does not mean I am a dummy candidate." Meanwhile, Brij Bhushan Singh revealed plans for Under-15 and Under-20 wrestling events. Adding to the controversy, wrestler Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri, expressing, "I am returning my Padma Shri award to the Prime Minister. All I have to say is in this letter; this is my statement." The WFI saga unfolds with athletes taking a stand.

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