India's top wrestlers (Olympic athletes and world champions) took to the streets to protest allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by Indian Wrestling Federation (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
After accusing the 66-year-old WFI chief of over a decade of sexual harassment, players protested in New Delhi, but the protests have escalated.
At least seven players, including one who is a minor, have filed official complaints against Singh, who said he was "politically motivated" and "ready to hang himself" if found guilty. '' and denied the allegations. Frontline protesters also included Vinesh Phogat and his sister Sangeeta Phogat. Sangeetha Phogat is a two-time Olympic wrestler and the first Indian wrestler to win gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. They are leading the protest alongside Olympic freestyle wrestler Sakshi Malik and fellow Olympic freestyle wrestler Bajran Punia.