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Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Medal: A Triumph for Justice and Resilience

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic Medal: A Triumph for Justice and Resilience

By August 7, 2024 0

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic dream was not just about personal glory; it was a battle for a greater cause. The wrestler spent the past year leading protests against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the former President of the Wrestlers’ Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Her historic qualification for the Olympic finals is a testament to her resilience and determination.

Phogat’s victory over reigning Olympic and world champion, two-time European Games medallist, and Pan-American Games champion is a remarkable achievement. It guarantees her at least a silver medal in the Paris Olympics. This triumph is particularly sweet for the 29-year-old from Haryana, who had vowed to win a medal and show it to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

In November 2023, Phogat declared, “I will fight. I will look him in the eye and bring back a medal. I have a reason to fight. If I train well, I can win a medal. No one can stop me.”

Fellow wrestler Bajrang Punia revealed Phogat’s motivation: “She said, ‘I am fighting for the future generation of wrestlers. Not for myself, my career is done and this is my last Olympics. I want to fight for the young women wrestlers who will come and fight for them so that they can wrestle safely.'”

Phogat’s historic semi-final win follows a long sit-in protest in Delhi last year, where she and other athletes accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Despite facing vilification and police detention, Phogat remained steadfast in her fight.

Her victory is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of standing up for what is right. Phogat’s journey from protestor to Olympic medalist is an inspiring story of redemption and a reminder that even in the face of adversity, dreams can be achieved.

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AIFF Employee Alleges Harassment, ICC Meets to Discuss

AIFF Employee Alleges Harassment, ICC Meets to Discuss

By March 28, 2024 0

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is embroiled in yet another controversy, this time involving allegations of harassment against a male employee by a female colleague. The woman has lodged a “verbal” complaint but has not yet pressed formal charges.

The AIFF’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) convened on Tuesday to discuss the matter. The woman requested time before proceeding further with her complaint. “She made a verbal complaint and despite not doing it in writing and not pressing for charges, the ICC escalated the matter and the committee met to discuss the issue. She has sought time to decide on whether to press charges or not,” an AIFF source told PTI.

The ICC is expected to submit a report on the matter within a few days. The AIFF has been plagued by controversies lately, including accusations of corruption against its President Kalyan Chaubey. The national men’s team’s recent shocking loss to an under-strength Afghanistan in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match has further compounded the federation’s woes.

The AIFF constituted the ICC in January under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013. The committee is responsible for investigating and addressing complaints of sexual harassment within the organization.

The allegations of harassment come at a time when the AIFF is facing scrutiny from various quarters. The Supreme Court has appointed a Committee of Administrators (CoA) to oversee the federation’s operations. The CoA is tasked with implementing reforms and ensuring transparency in the AIFF’s functioning.

The AIFF has not yet issued an official statement on the harassment allegations. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of women employees within the organization. It remains to be seen how the AIFF will handle the matter and whether it will take appropriate action to address the allegations.

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Vinesh Phogat Secures Olympic Qualification, Demands Assurance for 53kg Trial

Vinesh Phogat Secures Olympic Qualification, Demands Assurance for 53kg Trial

By March 11, 2024 0

Vinesh Phogat, India’s star wrestler, has secured her place in the Paris Olympics Qualification tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, after winning the 50kg weight category at the selection trials. However, her participation in the trials was marked by controversy as she demanded a written assurance from the authorities that a final trial will be held in the 53kg weight class before the Olympics.

Phogat, who won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, initially refused to compete in the 50kg trials, citing her desire to participate in both the 50kg and 53kg categories. This led to a delay in the start of the trials, as officials discussed her request.

Eventually, the ad-hoc committee for wrestling agreed to Phogat’s demand, allowing her to compete in both weight categories on Monday. Phogat defeated Shivani 11-6 in the 50kg category, but lost to Anju by technical superiority 0-10 in the 53kg bout.

Phogat’s demand for a written assurance stems from her previous allegations of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She fears that if the WFI regains control, the federation may change the selection policy and prevent her from competing in the 53kg category at the Olympics.

The IOA ad-hoc panel has already announced that a final trial will be held to pick India’s representative in the 53kg category. The best four wrestlers in the weight class will compete in trials near the Games, and the winner will face Antim Panghal, who has already earned an Olympic quota in that category. The winner of that bout will represent India at the Olympics.

Phogat’s participation in the trials and her demand for a written assurance highlight the ongoing power struggle within the WFI. The federation has been embroiled in controversy since Phogat’s allegations against Singh, and the ad-hoc committee was appointed to oversee the sport until the matter is resolved.

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Sakshi Malik Retires from Wrestling Amid Ongoing Protest Against Sexual Harassment

Sakshi Malik Retires from Wrestling Amid Ongoing Protest Against Sexual Harassment

By March 4, 2024 0

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has announced her permanent retirement from competitive wrestling, citing the ongoing protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment. Malik, along with fellow Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, has been leading the protest for over a year, demanding Singh’s removal and arrest.

Malik’s decision to retire stems from the mental anguish she has endured during the protest. “It’s been more than a year, there is so much mental pressure and we have been trying to fight in every possible way to make this protest a success, so I’ll not be able to continue wrestling,” she said.

Despite her retirement, Malik remains committed to the cause of women’s empowerment in sports. “I got (Olympic) bronze for India and I want my juniors to get silver and gold. I would love to see each and every girl in India pursuing her dreams,” she added.

Malik, Punia, and Phogat have continued their protest even after Singh’s removal as WFI head, alleging that the new president, Sanjay Singh, is merely a figurehead and that Singh still wields significant influence. Malik’s refusal to come out of retirement rules her out of this month’s national trials for the Olympic qualifiers.

The WFI was recently granted a reprieve when the provisional suspension on it was lifted by United World Wrestling (UWW) on the condition that the protesting wrestlers would be invited for all trials and there would be no discrimination. However, Malik remains skeptical, stating, “Many people have told me to continue but I don’t want to wrestle among people like Brij Bhushan. It feels bad when you see him walking around freely. It seems he is still in control.”

Malik has personally experienced harassment and is determined to prevent others from facing similar experiences. “I have not just heard about these incidents, I have personally experienced the harassment. I have given up wrestling but youngsters are hoping that our movement will boot out people like Brij Bhushan. We have done everything we could.”

She appealed to the government to ensure that individuals associated with Singh are not allowed into wrestling’s administration. “I am once again pleading with the government to ensure that people related to him are not allowed into wrestling’s administration. I will always stay positive and I am hoping for a positive outcome,” she said.

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