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Won’t interfere in Asian Games wrestling selection, insist Khap leaders
FirstpostThe Khap leaders had earlier voiced their support for the wrestlers protesting against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh New Delhi: The khaps in Haryana on Saturday distanced themselves from the selection controversy with regards to the wrestlers for the upcoming Asian Games, saying only the national federation can decide on the contentious matter. A controversy broke out in July as angry wrestlers and their family members threatened to boycott the Asian Games trials after the exemption given to Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and world medallist Vinesh Phogat. The khaps had backed the likes of Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi Malik after their allegations of sexual harassment against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. During their protest against the WFI strongman from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the wrestlers had received the support of khap panchayat, farmers, and some top-notch sportspersons such as reigning Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra.
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