National selection trials

Image Source: IANS

Bajrang Punia Congratulates Vinesh On Winning Trials, Alleges Propaganda Against Her During Bout

By IANS News March 11, 2024 • 21:52 PM View: 308

President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has wished Olympian Vinesh Phogat for winning the 50kg final in the National Selection Trials for the upcoming Asian Championship and the Olympic qualifiers. Bajrang also alleged that propaganda on social media to vilify Vinesh.

Vinesh, who was a prominent face of protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, defeated Shivanee 11-6 in the 50kg final after suffering a humiliating 0-10 defeat against Anju of Railways in the semifinal of the 53 kg category at the trials in Patiala on Monday.

Vinesh had lost to Anju in the semifinals within 18 seconds to win the bout in the 53kg category.

Related Cricket News on National selection trials

National Wrestling Trials: Olympian Vinesh Suffers Humiliating 0-10 Loss In 53kg Semis; Beats Shivanee In 50kg Final (Ld)

President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was a prominent face of protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, defeated Shivanee ...

By IANS News

8 months ago

Share