'These tears are...': Congress on Sakshi Malik announcing retirement after Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls

Friday, 22 December 2023
The opposition party said this after wrestler Sakshi Malik, with tears in her eyes, announced her retirement from wrestling, saying she has lost in the battle for justice for fellow women wrestlers, who she alleged were ''harassed'' by former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Despite controversies, Sanjay Singh, an aide of BJP's Brij Bhushan, wins the Wrestling Federation election, succeeding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after 12 years. Wrestlers express disappointment and feel betrayed, with Sakshi Malik considering quitting the sport. Former chief Brij Bhushan denies...

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