Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:53am on 24 Dec 2023,Sunday Sports
In a pivotal move, the Sports Ministry has suspended the newly elected management of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Geeta Phogat, an Olympic wrestler, expressed hope, saying, "Even though it is late, there is a ray of hope that wrestlers will get justice." However, prominent boxer Vijender Singh emphasized the necessity of timelier action: "They made the woman quit wrestling, the man return the Padma Shri, and now they have suspended the wrestling federation. Action should have been taken earlier." As some athletes contemplate returning awards in protest, the sports community underlines the urgency of governance reforms to protect athletes' interests. The suspension follows WFI's rushed announcement of national championships, violating their constitution.
