New Delhi: Sakshi Malik, a former wrestler and Rio Olympic bronze medallist, has dismissed speculations that she may enter politics, a move that could have significantly altered the landscape of Indian sports. Instead, she stated that her goal is to make India the number one sports nation.
Ex-wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Bajrang Punia joined the Congress on Friday, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections on October 5.
“I would like to inform all my media friends that I am not contesting the elections, nor am I associated with any political party. My entire focus is on making India No.1 in sports. My dream is for India to get at least 50 Olympic medals. The nation has given me a lot, and my life is dedicated to the country,” Sakshi wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter, emphasizing her unwavering dedication to India.
“I will work on a mission to provide free sports training to children across the country and take wrestling to every household. I will work to ensure good sports facilities in every city,” the post further read.
Sakshi, who was one of the prominent figures who protested against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former BJP MP and then-chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, accusing him of harassing young wrestlers, stated that it was Bajrang and Vinesh’s personal decision to enter politics and wished them the best.
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“It is Bajrang and Vinesh’s personal decision to enter politics. My best wishes to them,” she concluded.
Vinesh, who announced her retirement following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics, a decision that may have influenced her choice to enter politics, is set to run in the forthcoming Haryana Assembly elections.
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–IANS
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