Won't contest for president's post in WFI elections on May 7: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is awaiting a report by a government panel on the sexual harassment allegations against him, confirmed on Sunday that he will not contest for the president's post in the WFI election on May 7 but hinted that he might look for a new role within the federation.

At its Emergency General Council and Executive Committee meeting, chaired by Secretary General VN Prasood, the Wrestling Federation of India announced the election schedule.

While talking to PTI, Brij Bhushan said he will follow the Sports Code and not contest for the president's post.

But Brij Bhusan also stated that he would contest the elections for other posts given he can be part of the five-member WFI Executive Committee.

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Brij Bhushan has already served three four-year terms as president in a row and according to the Sports Code after completing 12 years as WFI chief, he is ineligible to contest for the top post.

And by the time his cooling-off period ends in 2027, he would have attained the age of 70, which also makes him ineligible for the top post according to the Sports code.

(With PTI inputs)