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Updated On: 22 December, 2023 08:01 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik announces retirement after Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes Wrestling Federation of India president
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An emotional Sakshi Malik’s shoes are placed near the microphones to symbolise her retirement from wrestling during a press conference in New Delhi after Sanjay Singh became the new WFI chief; (right) Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia in New Delhi yesterday. Pics/PTI
Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday announced her retirement from the sport, protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist Sanjay Singh winning the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) election for the top job, here.
Sanjay, a close associate of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan became the new WFI president with his panel winning 13 of the 15 posts in the elections here on Thursday.
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