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'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls

Sangeeta Phogat said the wrestlers didn't get justice

Girls will be harassed again: Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls
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"We gathered a lot of courage for this fight against the WFI President (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh). But today, his right hand (referring to Sanjay Singh) has been elected as the new WFI President. We had demanded a woman be made the president, but that has not been fulfilled," said Malik.

Westler Sakshi Malik Retirment Press Conforence

Sangeeta Phogat said the wrestlers didn't get justice.

"It's unfortunate that such people are getting elected to such positions in the country. Now, girls will be harassed again. It's sad that even after fighting against it, we couldn't bring any changes. I don't know how to get justice in our own country," she added.

Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat said women wrestlers will now face exploitation.

Referring to the wrestlers' massive protest against the BJP MP over alleged sexual harassment by the BJP MP, wrestler Bajrang Punia said the government didn't fulfil its promise.Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Singh secured 40 votes against 7 won by his rival Anita Sheoran.

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