Footballer sparks row after draping flag from violence-hit Indian state
1 year, 8 months ago

Footballer sparks row after draping flag from violence-hit Indian state

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian footballer from the violence-hit state of Manipur sparked a row after he draped his community’s flag during the medal ceremony of the SAFF Championships 2023 on Tuesday. On social media, some users called out the Manipuri athlete for wearing the “secessionist flag” and demanded that the All India Football Federation take action against the sportsperson. Another commentator wrote: “Jeakson Singh for sure going to create some controversy with this move.” And the Indian defender “collects his SAFF championship winners medal wearing what I think is the Kangleipak flag which is synonymous with Meitei nationalism”. “Jeakson Singh making a political statement during the celebration of India’s SAFF win tonight with Salai Taret flag on his shoulder,” another noted on social media.

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