A month after the Indian government suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) panel, Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik alleged on Tuesday that the suspended chief, Sanjay Singh, had organized tournaments and issued fraudulent certificates.
Appealing to the sports ministry on the matter, Malik questioned how a suspended member of the federation could misuse the WFI’s funds. She also stated that fake certificates would lead sportspersons into trouble.
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Sakshi Malik Accuses Sanjay Singh of Illegally Organizing Championships During Suspension
Sakshi Malik said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, “The Government of India had suspended the activities of Brij Bhushan’s associate Sanjay Singh, yet Sanjay Singh is running the National Wrestling Championship as per his wish and is distributing fake certificates to the players, which is illegal.”
She added that the Sports Ministry had planned to organize the national wrestling championship in Jaipur, asserting that Singh was orchestrating a fake championship to “assert his dominance.”
“The Sports Ministry is set to organize the Wrestling National Championship in Jaipur. However, ahead of this event, Sanjay Singh is illicitly signing and distributing certificates from various National Championships to assert his dominance over wrestling. How can a suspended individual within the organization misappropriate the organization’s funds?.”
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Malik Raises Concerns Over Fake Certificates, Appeals to Sports Minister
Malik additionally pointed out that these certificates could result in adverse actions against the players. She remarked, “When the players seek employment with these certificates in the future, they might face repercussions. However, the players are not at fault.”
She appealed to sports minister Anurag Thakur to look into the issue.
“Take swift action against Sanjay Singh, involved in such fraudulent activities despite the ban on his actions. “I urge Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur ji to investigate this issue and ensure the protection of the players’ future,” Malik emphasized.
In the post, Malik also attached a picture of the alleged fake certificates being distributed to players.
The Sports Ministry issued a stern warning of potential legal repercussions against Sanjay Singh. This comes in response to Singh’s recent “baseless and mischievous” claims regarding the government’s recognition of WFI. The ministry stressed that any tournament arranged by the WFI would be deemed “unsanctioned.”
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