NEW DELHI: Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik made severe allegations on Thursday, declaring that the federal government’s determination to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games The trials have been an try to “break the unity of the wrestlers.”
Sakshi clarified that she had by no means asked any exemption from the rigors, in spite of the ad-hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) providing to imagine her case at the strains of Vinesh and Bajrang.
Sakshi, who competes within the 62kg class, in conjunction with Vinesh (53kg) and Bajrang (65kg), used to be actively curious about main protests in opposition to the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He used to be just lately granted bail through a Delhi court docket after dealing with allegations of sexual harassment.
The IOA ad-hoc panel led through Bhupinder Bajwa courted controversy on Tuesday after granting exemptions to Bajrang and Vinesh with out following due protocols, forcing U-20 global champion Antim Panghal and 65kg grappler Sujit Kalkal to way the Delhi High Court to get the verdict overturned.
“As you all know, we had requested the government for additional time for preparing for the Asian Games. We had requested them to hold our trials after August 10, and the government gave us time as well, following which we came out here for training.
“But, during the last 3-4 days, it has emerged that direct entries are being despatched for 2 weights (classes),” Sakshi, who is currently training in the US, said.
She made it clear that she is against exemptions, and hence, turned down an offer where her name would have also been considered on account of being an Olympic medalist.
“I used to be additionally advised through email, that my identify can be thought to be too. But I’ve refused, I don’t wish to cross with out the rigors,” Sakshi said.
“Neither have I long gone (to any event) with none trials nor I wish to do it now. We had best mentioned about time (extension) that our trials will have to be held after August 10 — which isn’t taking place.
“I only want to say that everyone should get justice and chance for fair selections,” Sakshi additional mentioned.
Sakshi clarified that she had by no means asked any exemption from the rigors, in spite of the ad-hoc panel of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) providing to imagine her case at the strains of Vinesh and Bajrang.
Sakshi, who competes within the 62kg class, in conjunction with Vinesh (53kg) and Bajrang (65kg), used to be actively curious about main protests in opposition to the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He used to be just lately granted bail through a Delhi court docket after dealing with allegations of sexual harassment.
The IOA ad-hoc panel led through Bhupinder Bajwa courted controversy on Tuesday after granting exemptions to Bajrang and Vinesh with out following due protocols, forcing U-20 global champion Antim Panghal and 65kg grappler Sujit Kalkal to way the Delhi High Court to get the verdict overturned.
“As you all know, we had requested the government for additional time for preparing for the Asian Games. We had requested them to hold our trials after August 10, and the government gave us time as well, following which we came out here for training.
“But, during the last 3-4 days, it has emerged that direct entries are being despatched for 2 weights (classes),” Sakshi, who is currently training in the US, said.
She made it clear that she is against exemptions, and hence, turned down an offer where her name would have also been considered on account of being an Olympic medalist.
“I used to be additionally advised through email, that my identify can be thought to be too. But I’ve refused, I don’t wish to cross with out the rigors,” Sakshi said.
“Neither have I long gone (to any event) with none trials nor I wish to do it now. We had best mentioned about time (extension) that our trials will have to be held after August 10 — which isn’t taking place.
“I only want to say that everyone should get justice and chance for fair selections,” Sakshi additional mentioned.
Before that, in a tweet she alleged that this used to be an try to create discord a few of the best wrestlers, who have been curious about a month-long protest in opposition to Singh however at the moment are being perceived as opportunists taking a look to search out an more uncomplicated path to the continental showpiece.
“The government has attempted to break the unity among the wrestlers by sending their names directly,” Malik wrote in a tweet.
“I am concerned about the intentions behind this act from the government. We had requested them to postpone the dates of the trials, but the government has brought infamy upon us by doing so,” Malik added.
(With PTI inputs)