The ongoing protests by Indian wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) have caught the attention of two of India’s most iconic sports stars, Neeraj Chopra and Kapil Dev. Both athletes have called for justice for the wrestlers, who are protesting against the WFI’s selection process for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
In a tweet, Neeraj Chopra, India’s star javelin thrower and gold medal hopeful at the Tokyo Olympics, expressed his solidarity with the wrestlers. He said, “I stand with our wrestlers in their fight for justice. The selection process should be fair and transparent.”
And, Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricket captain, also took to Twitter to show his support for the wrestlers. He said, “It’s important that our athletes are treated with respect and fairness. I stand with our wrestlers in their fight for justice.”
The protests by the wrestlers have been ongoing for several weeks, with athletes from different states and age groups coming together to demand changes in the selection process. The wrestlers are alleging that the WFI has been biased in its selection of athletes for the Tokyo Olympics.
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The protesters are also demanding the resignation of the WFI president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and the selection committee. The WFI has denied the allegations of bias and has said that the selection process has been fair and transparent.
The protests have received widespread support from the sporting community in India, with many athletes and sports personalities expressing their support for the wrestlers. The protests have also sparked a debate about the need for transparency and fairness in the selection of athletes for international events.
Further, the WFI has said that it is open to dialogue with the protesting wrestlers and has invited them for talks. The wrestlers have welcomed the invitation and have said that they are willing to discuss their concerns with the WFI.
The protests by the wrestlers have brought attention to the challenges faced by athletes in India, including issues related to training facilities, funding, and selection processes. The protests have also highlighted the need for better governance and transparency in Indian sports.
Also, the support shown by Neeraj Chopra and Kapil Dev for the protesting wrestlers is expected to give further momentum to the protests and put pressure on the WFI to address the concerns raised by the wrestlers.
