Wrestlers protest: We have not stepped once more, preserve supporting us, says Sakshi Malik

By PTI

NEW DELHI: Released late on Sunday night time time from police detention, the wrestlers are contemplating their subsequent switch while they continued to get assist from the sporting fraternity after police movement in the direction of the very best grapplers was unequivocally condemned by many political leaders and sports activities actions personalities.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and numerous different others had been detained by Delhi police on Sunday as soon as they tried to maneuver in route of the model new Parliament developing for women’s ‘Mahapanchayat’.

Disturbing motion pictures of police movement in the direction of elite wrestlers emerged from Jantar Mantar, which may now keep out of sure for them.

The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they’ve accused of sexually exploiting women grapplers.

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi posted a video from her Twitter cope with, clarifying that they have not given up.

“Police has filed FIR against us when we have not caused any damage to the public property. They were very cruel with us, one woman (wrestler) was being handled by 20 officers, you can see the videos.”

“We want to inform our supporters, who are waiting for us at Gurdwara (in Ambala) and other places, that we spent this day devising our next strategy. We have not stepped back, the protest will continue. We will let you know our next step, keep supporting us,” she talked about.

सभी देशवासी जिन्होंने अब तक साथ दिया उनका दिल से आभार। हमारा आंदोलन अभी ख़त्म नहीं हुआ है। इंसाफ़ की लड़ाई में हार मानने वाले नहीं हैं। जल्द आंदोलन का अगला प्लान आपको बताएँगे। pic.twitter.com/3LcHiBIHU8

— Sakshee Malikkh (@SakshiMalik) May 29, 2023

Bajrang, Vinesh, Sangeeta and Sakshi did not take calls as numerous makes an try had been made to attain out to them. “We will let you know soon what our next move will be. We are still gathering ourselves. I was released at 11 pm and Bajrang was released around midnight. We are yet to meet at a commonplace. We will soon discuss it,” talked about one in every of many employees members.

The police, which has filed FIRs in the direction of the trio of Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi and numerous different others for violation of laws and order, has made it clear that they will not allow the wrestlers to return to Jantar Mantar.

Meanwhile, India’s first specific individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra denounced the police movement in the direction of the very best wrestlers, saying the treatment meted out to the grapplers left him “sleepless” and he was “haunted” by the horrifying images.

Unprecedented scenes of police dragging Olympic and world championships medal-winning players, along with Sakshi, Vinesh, Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, had been witnessed when the wrestlers and their supporters breached the security cordon ahead of their march in route of the model new Parliament developing.

“Last night was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting,” tweeted Bindra, while India’s most worthwhile footballer Sunil Chhetri and former India all-rounder Kapil Dev too criticised the movement in the direction of the wrestlers.

“It’s high time we establish independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations. We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity and respect. Every athlete deserves a safe and empowering environment,” added Bindra, the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist in air rifle.

Last night time time was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting. It’s extreme time we arrange unbiased safeguarding measures all through sporting organizations. We ought to be sure that if such situations come up, they’re dealt with utmost sensitivity…

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 29, 2023

India soccer captain Chhetri, tweeted, “Why does it have to come down to our wrestlers being dragged around without any consideration? This isn’t the way to treat anyone. I really hope this whole situation is assessed the way it should be.”

Why does it should return proper right down to our wrestlers being dragged spherical with no consideration? This isn’t the way in which wherein to cope with anyone.
I really hope this entire situation is assessed the way in which wherein it have to be.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 28, 2023

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan talked about a solution to the issue have to be found immediately. “I’m so sad to see the visuals of our Athletes. Please solve this ASAP,” Pathan tweeted.

NEW DELHI: Released late on Sunday night time time from police detention, the wrestlers are contemplating their subsequent switch while they continued to get assist from the sporting fraternity after police movement in the direction of the very best grapplers was unequivocally condemned by many political leaders and sports activities actions personalities.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik and numerous different others had been detained by Delhi police on Sunday as soon as they tried to maneuver in route of the model new Parliament developing for women’s ‘Mahapanchayat’.

Disturbing motion pictures of police movement in the direction of elite wrestlers emerged from Jantar Mantar, which may now keep out of sure for them.googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who they’ve accused of sexually exploiting women grapplers.

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi posted a video from her Twitter cope with, clarifying that they have not given up.

“Police has filed FIR against us when we have not caused any damage to the public property. They were very cruel with us, one woman (wrestler) was being handled by 20 officers, you can see the videos.”

“We want to inform our supporters, who are waiting for us at Gurdwara (in Ambala) and other places, that we spent this day devising our next strategy. We have not stepped back, the protest will continue. We will let you know our next step, keep supporting us,” she talked about.

सभी देशवासी जिन्होंने अब तक साथ दिया उनका दिल से आभार। हमारा आंदोलन अभी ख़त्म नहीं हुआ है। इंसाफ़ की लड़ाई में हार मानने वाले नहीं हैं। जल्द आंदोलन का अगला प्लान आपको बताएँगे। pic.twitter.com/3LcHiBIHU8
— Sakshee Malikkh (@SakshiMalik) May 29, 2023
Bajrang, Vinesh, Sangeeta and Sakshi did not take calls as numerous makes an try had been made to attain out to them. “We will let you know soon what our next move will be. We are still gathering ourselves. I was released at 11 pm and Bajrang was released around midnight. We are yet to meet at a commonplace. We will soon discuss it,” talked about one in every of many employees members.

The police, which has filed FIRs in the direction of the trio of Bajrang, Vinesh, Sakshi and numerous different others for violation of laws and order, has made it clear that they will not allow the wrestlers to return to Jantar Mantar.

Meanwhile, India’s first specific individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra denounced the police movement in the direction of the very best wrestlers, saying the treatment meted out to the grapplers left him “sleepless” and he was “haunted” by the horrifying images.

Unprecedented scenes of police dragging Olympic and world championships medal-winning players, along with Sakshi, Vinesh, Punia and Sangeeta Phogat, had been witnessed when the wrestlers and their supporters breached the security cordon ahead of their march in route of the model new Parliament developing.

“Last night was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting,” tweeted Bindra, while India’s most worthwhile footballer Sunil Chhetri and former India all-rounder Kapil Dev too criticised the movement in the direction of the wrestlers.

“It’s high time we establish independent safeguarding measures across sporting organizations. We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity and respect. Every athlete deserves a safe and empowering environment,” added Bindra, the 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist in air rifle.

Last night time time was sleepless, haunted by the horrifying images of my fellow Indian wrestlers protesting. It’s extreme time we arrange unbiased safeguarding measures all through sporting organizations. We ought to be sure that if such situations come up, they’re dealt with utmost sensitivity…

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) May 29, 2023

India soccer captain Chhetri, tweeted, “Why does it have to come down to our wrestlers being dragged around without any consideration? This isn’t the way to treat anyone. I really hope this whole situation is assessed the way it should be.”

Why does it should return proper right down to our wrestlers being dragged spherical with no consideration? This isn’t the way in which wherein to cope with anyone.
I really hope this entire situation is assessed the way in which wherein it have to be.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) May 28, 2023

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan talked about a solution to the issue have to be found immediately. “I’m so sad to see the visuals of our Athletes. Please solve this ASAP,” Pathan tweeted.