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'I Will Not Be Playing Wrestling Anymore', Says Emotional Sakshi Malik

By IANS News December 21, 2023 • 17:04 PM View: 513

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday said she will not be competing in wrestling anymore following Sanjay Singh's victory as Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president.

Sakshi removed her shoes and put it on the dais before leaving the press conference in tears here.

"I am dejected and I will not be competing in wrestling anymore," an emotional Sakshi said.

TAGS Sakshi Malik New Delhi Sanjay Singh Wrestling Federation Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Olympians Bajrang Punia Vinesh Phogat

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