Anita Sheoran, witness in case towards Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, eyes WFI president’s job

Anita Sheoran, a 2010 Commonwealth Video games gold-medal-winning wrestler, is without doubt one of the candidates for the president’s job with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). She additionally occurs to be a key witnesses within the sexual harassment case towards the outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sheoran, 38, is the one feminine candidate vying to take over the put up vacated by the WFI president Brij Bhushan Singh, who was final month charged with sexual harassment and stalking. Delhi Courtroom had granted him bail a few week in the past.

Singh, 66, who can also be a BJP MP has denied all prices and has stated he’s a sufferer of a “conspiracy”.

He has been accused by Olympic medallists and different Indian wrestlers similar to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia of groping feminine athletes and demanding sexual favours.

As per a report by The Indian Express, Sheoran faces stiff competitors within the August 12 elections, with votes solid by state wrestling federation chiefs, lots of whom are reported to again candidates loyal to Singh.

Indian sports activities administration has lengthy been male-dominated, however in December, former monitor and subject star PT Usha was named the primary girl president of the Indian Olympic Affiliation, ushering in hopes of a extra inclusive period.

Anita, the lone girl within the 50-member voters and candidates listing, will go up towards Olympian Jai Prakash, president of the Delhi wrestling affiliation, and Sanjay Singh Bhatola of Uttar Pradesh.

The Brij Bhushan-backed camp claimed they’ve the assist of not less than 20 of 25 state items.

“We’re assured of doing properly. Within the subsequent few days, we’ll finalise who would be the closing candidate for the put up however regardless, our alternative shall be unanimous,” stated Jai Prakash.

Over on the opposite facet, Anita has the assist of the protesting wrestlers. She acted as one of many corroborators of the allegations towards Brij Bhushan.

Prem Chand Lochab, a Railway Sports activities Promotion Board (RSPB) secretary, is a candidate for the put up of secretary common whereas Dushyant Sharma, former wrestler from J&Ok, has filed nomination for the posts of vp and treasurer. Devender Kadian, a hotelier from Haryana, is the selection for senior vp.

From Brij Bhushan’s facet, Darshan Lal has been nominated for the put up of secretary common, Satyapal Singh Deshwal for treasurer and Asit Kumar Saha for senior vp.

In June, the federal government had assured the protesting wrestlers that none of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s household shall be permitted to carry any put up within the new board.

Subsequently, neither Brij Bhushan or his son Karan have been named within the electoral roll. His son-in-law Vishal Singh will symbolize Bihar, however just isn’t vying for a place.

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