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 Sakshi Malik Retirement: Sakshi Malik breaks down and quits wrestling, know why

Sakshi Malik Retirement: Sakshi Malik breaks down and quits wrestling, know why

Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations. 

21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
Anurag Thakur assures probe against Brij Bhushan, sets 15 June as the deadline

Anurag Thakur assures probe against Brij Bhushan, sets 15 June as the deadline

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur held a press conference in New Delhi on June 07 where he informed about meeting with protesting wrestlers.  While addressing the press meet, he said that he had a six-hour-long discussion with the wrestlers where he assured them of the completion of the probe against the WFI chief by June 15 and that the WFI election will be done by June 30. 

08 June,2023 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai

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