Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Singh rejects molestation expenses

The nationwide president of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh has rejected allegations of dictatorship and sexual harassment raised by wrestlers on 18th January 2023. Brij Bhushan Singh has stated that he’s able to be hanged if the allegations are discovered to be true.

Wrestling Federation of India’s president Brij Bhushan Singh has given an evidence concerning the allegations of sexual harassment of ladies wrestlers. He has denied the allegations of ladies wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Singh stated, “Can anyone come ahead and say that the federation harassed an athlete? There has been no incident of sexual harassment. I am ready for any kind of investigation. I am ready to be hanged if the allegations of sexual abuse are found to be true. The accuser should come ahead and tell.”

Several veteran wrestlers together with Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik protested in opposition to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the Wrestling Federation of India at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday. Following the uproar, WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh lashed out on the wrestlers, saying they weren’t prepared to offer trials or struggle on the nationwide stage. He additionally stated that it is a deliberate conspiracy in opposition to him.

Brij Bhushan Singh stated, “When I came to know that wrestlers in Delhi had started protesting, I didn’t know what the allegation was. I immediately came to Delhi. Regarding the allegations (of sexual harassment) that Vinesh has leveled, is anyone coming forward with these allegations? Is there any athlete who has come forward with these allegations? Has the Fed Press committed any kind of sexual harassment?”

Brij Bhushan Singh additional stated, “They will not give trials, nor will they fight at the national level. Did they not have any problem with the federation for the last ten years? All these things have been happening since the new rules came into force. None of these players who are sitting on protest today have fought in the nationals. This is a conspiracy against me. A big industrialist is behind all this. When Vinesh Phogat lost, it was me who inspired her. When Deepak Punia lost in the Tokyo Olympics, the Russian coach beat the referee. Vinesh Phogat did not wear an Olympic uniform.”

About the brand new guidelines, he stated, “The organization made a rule by studying the rules of many countries of the world. We have made it a rule to conduct tests after the Olympics. If one wants to go to the Olympics he will be tested like any other athlete in the country. The athlete who has secured an Olympic quota will compete with the winner of the trial tests in the country. The wrestler will then be selected for the Olympics from there. If the Olympic quota holder loses, he will be given another chance. We are working according to the rules. There is no question of dictatorship. This decision is not mine but taken with the opinion of good coaches and these players.”

Brij Bhushan Singh added, “I will talk to the players. I am ready for any kind of investigation. Sexual harassment has never happened. If even one athlete comes out and proves it, I am ready to hang myself. I will not resign as WFI president. Whatever allegations have been made, I hope she (Vinesh) will send it to me in writing. I will respond to whatever I can and the rest can be investigated by the CBI or the police. This is a very big allegation. How can I take action when my own name has been dragged into it? I want to ask Vinesh Phogat why she wore a dress with the company logo at the Olympics. After losing the match, I just encouraged and motivated her.”

Earlier, whereas chatting with the media in the course of the protest at Jantar Mantar, wrestler Vinesh Phogat stated, “I know of 10-20 cases of sexual harassment of women wrestlers. Many coaches and referees are involved. When the High Court directs us, we will produce all the evidence. We are also ready to submit all the evidence to the PM. We will protest till the culprits are punished. No athlete will participate in any event.”