Deeply Concerning To See Our Athletes Protest On Streets: Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra said that all the concerns raised by top wrestlers should be addressed by the administration.

Olympic gold medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to announce his solidarity with the protesting wrestlers on Wednesday.

Source : PTI

New Delhi: Not long after Asian Games Gold medallist Vinesh Phogat appealed to sportspersons to join in their protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, alleging harassment and physical abuse against the President, Olympic gold medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra took to social media to announce his solidarity with the athletes.

It is pertinent to note that the top wrestlers from the country resumed their protest at the Jantar Mantar in the National Capital against Singh who has allegedly harassed seven wrestlers including a minor. The protesting wrestlers include Olympic medallits Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik.

Bindra, who has always voiced his opinion in favour of distressed sportspersons, took to twitter to term the incident "deeply concerning".

"As athletes, we train hard every day to represent our country on the international stage. It is deeply concerning to see our athletes finding it necessary to protest on the streets regarding the allegations of harassment in the Indian wrestling administration," Bindra tweeted.

Bindra said that all the concerns raised by top wrestlers should be addressed by the administration.

"My heart goes out to all those who have been affected. We must ensure that this issue is handled properly, with the athletes' concerns heard and addressed fairly and independently.

"This incident highlights the crucial need for a proper safeguarding mechanism that can prevent harassment and ensure justice for those affected. We must work towards creating a safe and secure environment for all athletes to thrive in," he added. 

As athletes, we train hard every day to represent our country on the international stage. It is deeply concerning to see our athletes finding it necessary to protest on the streets regarding the allegations of harassment in the Indian wrestling administration. My heart goes out…

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 26, 2023

(With Inputs From PTI)