The Wrestling Federation: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected Vinesh Phogat’s allegation of unfair treatment toward wrestler Nirmala Boora during the recent national trials, clarifying that Boora wished to compete under the Haryana Police banner, which is not affiliated with the federation, so how could she be permitted to participate in a state championship under such circumstances.
Vinesh, who represents Julana constituency in the Haryana Assembly, took to social media on Saturday to put out a statement in support of Nirmala, saying denying Nirmala a chance to participate in the national trials was unfair.
"Nirmala Boora is a highly respected and accomplished athlete from Haryana... she was treated extremely unfairly during the National trials held in Haryana… Nirmala Boora was not allowed to participate in the trials; no reason was given, and no official information was provided," Vinesh had said.
