Wrestlers protest: 'I am pained...'- Harbhajan Singh, Sania Mirza, Nikhat Zareen react

After World Cup-winning cricketer Kapil Dev, it is former cricketer Harbhajan Singh who has come out in support of the protesting wrestlers.

Bhajji took to Twitter to back the wrestlers, who have been protesting again at Jantar Mantar since Sunday. In his post he wrote, 'Sakshi, Vinesh are India's pride. I am pained as a sportsperson to find pride of our country coming out to protest on the streets. I pray that they get justice'

Ex-cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu also wrote a heartfelt message on his Twitter that read, 'Shocking that 9 women of recognition complained & no FIR is registered. it'll be a tear on the cheek of time in Indian history...... Any country that insults their women icons is hurting its own pride , these women have brought laurels to the nation. They have given wings to the aspirations of millions Hurting their self esteem is hurting India's pride ... are the bigwigs of our country above the law ? The law must set a deterrent that generations must tremble before insulting women , a good example is the best sermon you can preach......'

He also informed that he will meet the wrestlers on Monday.

Irfan Pathan also posted, 'Indian athletes are always our pride not only when they get medals for us…'

Ace Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen wrote- 'It breaks my heart to see our Olympic & World medallists in this state. Sportspeople also serve the nation by bringing glory & laurels. I sincerely hope & pray that the law takes its own course and justice is served at the earliest'

Ex-tennis player Sania Mirza's Tweet read--- As an athlete but more as a woman this is too difficult to watch .. they’ve brought laurels to our country and we have all celebrated them , with them .. if you have done that then it’s time to now stand with them in this difficult time too .. this is a highly sensitive matter and serious allegations.I hope whatever the truth is justice is served.. sooner rather than later

Olympians Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra had also extended their support to the protesting athletes.