Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat recently made headlines for her scathing comments against PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and former sprint queen. Vinesh accused PT Usha of being dismissive and indifferent to the wrestlers’ ongoing struggle for justice against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several female wrestlers.
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Vinesh’s criticism came after a meeting between some of the protesting wrestlers and PT Usha, which ended in controversy. While the details of the meeting were not disclosed, a photograph of PT Usha with a smiling wrestler emerged, prompting backlash. Vinesh expressed her disappointment, stating that the situation was not a photo opportunity but a serious fight for dignity and justice. “One photo was clicked, and politics happened,” she remarked, highlighting her belief that the IOA president was more concerned with optics than the core issue
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She further criticized Usha for her lack of empathy towards the female athletes, alleging that instead of supporting their quest for justice, she tried to portray them as miscreants disrupting order. Vinesh’s frustration also stems from the fact that PT Usha, being a former athlete herself, should understand the gravity of their plight better than anyone else.
The wrestling community has been deeply divided over this issue, with many supporting the athletes’ cause while others call for a more measured approach. Vinesh Phogat’s open confrontation with PT Usha has added a new dimension to the wrestlers’ protest, bringing it further into the spotlight and raising questions about the role of sports administrators in safeguarding athletes’ interests. The controversy continues to unfold, reflecting broader tensions within Indian sports and governance structures.
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