In India, the wrestling community is in uproar. Five leading wrestlers have written an open letter to the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) demanding a safe and secure environment for young wrestlers. The wrestlers are asking for the removal of Brij Bhushan, the current president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
The letter, dated 31 May 2023, states that the wrestlers want a “safe and secure place” for young wrestlers. They are demanding that the Sports Ministry take action to remove Brij Bhushan from power. The wrestlers are also asking for the appointment of a new president who will be “free from any kind of political interference”.
The wrestlers have accused Bhushan of misusing his position to influence the selection of wrestlers for the national team. They have also accused him of favouring certain wrestlers over others. The wrestlers have alleged that Bhushan has been involved in nepotism and favouritism.
The wrestlers have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of support from the Sports Ministry. They have accused the ministry of neglecting the wrestling community and not providing adequate resources for the development of the sport.
The wrestlers have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the selection process for the national team. They have demanded that the selection process be made more transparent and that the selection criteria be made public.
The wrestlers have also demanded that the Sports Ministry take action to improve the infrastructure and facilities for wrestling in India. They have called for better training facilities, better nutrition, and better medical care for wrestlers.
The wrestlers have also demanded that the Sports Ministry take action to address the issue of gender discrimination in the sport. They have asked for equal opportunities for male and female wrestlers.
The wrestlers have also called for an end to the practice of “ring-rusting”, which is the practice of allowing wrestlers to compete without adequate training. They have also demanded that the Sports Ministry take action to ensure that wrestlers are paid a fair wage for their work.
The wrestlers have also called for the implementation of a “wrestler’s charter”, which would ensure that wrestlers are treated with respect and dignity. They have also demanded that the Sports Ministry take action to ensure that wrestlers are given proper recognition for their achievements.
The wrestlers have also asked for the establishment of a “wrestler’s council”, which would be responsible for overseeing the development of the sport in India. The council would be responsible for ensuring that the sport is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
The wrestlers have made it clear that they are not asking for special privileges or special treatment. They are simply asking for a safe and secure environment for young wrestlers and for the Sports Ministry to take action to ensure that the sport is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
