Posted 12/24/2023, 2:25:01 PM
Bajrang Punia Halts Padma Shri Award Return, Seeks 'Complete Justice' in Wrestling Federation Controversy
- Bajrang Punia refuses to take back Padma Shri award, says will do so only after 'complete justice' in WFI case
- Punia earlier announced returning award to PM Modi; stopped by police while on way to PM's residence
- Sanjay Singh, close aide of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, appointed new wrestling body chief
- Top wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat expressed disappointment; Sakshi Malikkh announced retirement
- After ministry suspended WFI, Sakshi hinted at possible return; said this happened for betterment of wrestlers