Wrestlers vs Federation: Sports Minister holds 4-hour meeting with protesters

Updated : Jan 22, 2023 03:25
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Editorji News Desk

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur met with the protesting wrestlers on Thursday night to hear their concerns and demands.

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya & Anshu Malik were all in attendance for the meeting that lasted over 4 hours.

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Thakur, in fact, cut short his official Himachal trip to return to Delhi to meet with the protesters at his residence.

While no announcements were made after the meeting, discussions between the govt and the protesters will continue on Friday.

Also read: Who is Brijbhushan Sharan Singh? WFI chief & BJP MP accused of sexual harassment

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