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Will Vinesh Phogat suffer loss due to the protest?
Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh praised bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat in an interview. However, meanwhile he also said that he is not happy with the performance of Indian wrestlers in the Paris Olympics, as WFI was expecting at least 5 medals. According to Sanjay Singh, the wrestlers were planning very well and everything was going well, but the protests against the sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Singh derailed the preparations. Due to which the chance of winning a medal was taken away.
Pointed at Phogat without naming her!
The wrestling association president did not name anyone directly, but his statement pointed towards Vinesh Phogat. Many wrestlers led by Vinesh, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia protested at Jantar Mantar. They won 5 medals, meaning India lost 4 medals due to this strike. Sanjay Singh also believes that luck was not in India's favor. His statement has created an uproar across the country.
What did he say on the case of Vinesh Phogat?
Before the final match, Sanjay Singh held Vinesh Phogat personally responsible for the disqualification. He said that maintaining weight is the personal responsibility of any wrestler. Whatever facilities Vinesh asked for, all were made available to her.