He had guaranteed them that the chargesheet would be issued before then. This guarantee is accompanied by the expectation that the WFI director will be detained quickly if Brij Bhushan’s claims are shown to be true, which the complainants believe they will.
Source: The Lallantop
Significantly, the wrestlers have also forced Thakur to make four other commitments meant to guarantee the security of female athletes. Unfortunately, judging by the legal history, our nation’s sports scene is rife with predatory coaches and other authorities who abuse their influence and authority to take advantage of young athletes. To provide a safe and secure playing ground for all sportswomen, the reformatory rules resulting from this agitation must be followed uniformly.
In reality, if the administration had extended an olive branch early rather than remaining a silent observer to the protest, this softening of positions would have occurred considerably sooner. When the star wrestlers attempted to march towards the new Parliament building at its opening, they were beaten and arrested by the police and felt humiliated.
Source: India Today
When the disgruntled wrestlers decided to hurl their medals into the Ganga, even as khaps and farmers intervened to support them, the uproar received international criticism. They should soon receive justice, perhaps without having to start up their protest again.
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