Taking notice of the allegations made by wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, the Sports Ministry has sought a proof from the WFI and directed it to “respond within the next 72 hours on the allegations made”.
“If the WFI fails to submit a reply within the next 72 hours, the ministry will initiate action against the federation in terms of the provisions of the National Sports Development Code, 2011,” the ministry mentioned.
In view of the developments, the ministry has additionally canceled the nationwide camp, which was to start from Wednesday on the SAI heart in Lucknow.
Executive Director, NCOE Lucknow has been directed to offer all services to the nationwide campers, who’ve already reported and are more likely to report, until the campers depart from the centre. Necessary info has additionally been despatched to all of the campers concerning the cancellation of the National Coaching Camp.
Earlier, in a surprising revelation, a tearful Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh had been sexually abusing ladies wrestlers for a few years, an allegation rubbished by sports activities administrator and BJP MP. vehemently rejected.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
