A day after the Delhi Police filed a charge sheet against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for offences of sexual harassment, stalking and assault or force to outrage a woman’s modesty, Bajrang Punia returned to the training mat on June 16. Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang, who has been at the forefront of the protests along with Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, started training at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bahalgarh, Sonipat, with sparring partner Jitender Kinha, reported PTI.
The development comes after some wrestlers met senior coaches who advised them to return to training and let the courts decide on the matter. The protesting wrestlers are keen to compete at the Asian Games trials but need time to get in good physical shape following the long-drawn protest. If Bajrang participates in the selection trials for the Asian Games where he is the defending champion in 65kg, his main rival will be Surjeet Kalakal. The upcoming wrestler is the reigning national as well as the U-23 Asian champion.
Source: HT