"Whoever elected as WFI chief, job of athletes is to practice": BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections with wrestler Sakshi Malik announcing retirement and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri, Bharatiya Janata Party MP, Ramesh Bidhuri has said that the athletes should have the mentality of athletes, they should not become the tools of someone.
«They have made the country proud, they're talented athletes. Athletes should have the mentality of athletes; they should not become the tools of someone.
Last time, politicians of Haryana brought them (athletes) in front for their political benefits and to spoil the careers of these athletes. Whoever has been elected as WFI chief, their (athletes) job is to practise,» Ramesh Bidhuri told ANI.
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said that the wrestler should have not returned the award as it was his right.
«Their (wrestlers') awards are their right.
