Vinesh Phogat Criticizes Government's Handling of Wrestling Federation

Vinesh Phogat, the wrestler-turned-politician, expressed disappointment over the Sports Ministry's revocation of the Wrestling Federation of India's suspension. Phogat voiced her concerns in the Haryana Assembly, stressing the ongoing influence of Brij Bhushan despite accusations against him. She also urged continued support for budding sportspersons.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, notable for her role in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, criticized the Sports Ministry on Wednesday for lifting the federation's suspension. She expressed her mixture of pride and sadness over the situation.

Addressing the Haryana Assembly, the Congress MLA highlighted the struggles faced over the past two years to protect the sport from alleged governance failures. She indicated that recent political decisions might undermine these efforts by returning control to questionable leadership.

Outside the assembly, Phogat continued to censure the situation, attributing the reinstatement of the federation's activities to 'dummy' leadership while real power remains with Bhushan. She concluded by advocating improved support for young athletes and called upon the state to honor previous commitments made to support her efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)