Acclaimed Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, a bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, declared her retirement in protest of the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) recent leadership change. The move follows allegations of sexual abuse against the ousted president, Brij Bhushan Singh, and the controversial election of his close ally, Sanjay Singh.
Sakshi Malik, a vocal advocate against harassment in Indian sports, led protests earlier in the year, demanding accountability for Singh’s alleged sexual misconduct towards female wrestlers. Charges filed in June accused Singh of harassing six athletes, including a minor, during his tenure as WFI chief.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the Singh’s business partner assuming the WFI presidency, Malik, in tears, announced her retirement, emphasizing the need for integrity in sports leadership.
Brij Bhushan Singh, a six-time parliamentarian and BJP member, denied wrongdoing and was relieved of his administrative duties in January. Despite government promises to investigate, the lack of transparency regarding the panel’s findings led to renewed athlete protests in April.
On Thursday, the WFI elected Sanjay Singh to replace Brij Bhushan Singh. Sanjay secured 40 out of 47 votes, defeating Anita Sheoran, a former gold medalist, and a supporter of athletes’ campaigns against abuse allegations.
Sanjay Singh celebrated his victory, emphasizing “truth over lies,” but refrained from addressing Malik’s retirement. The United World Wrestling (UWW), having suspended the Indian federation over the protests, is yet to comment on the election outcome.
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