I do not want to go without trials: Sakshi Malik on Asian Games trial exemption

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday said she never demanded any exemption from Asian Games trials despite the IOA adhoc panel offering to consider her case just like compatriots Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang PuniaShe also alleged that the move to exempt Vinesh and Bajrang from trials is an attempt by the government to break the unity of the wrestlersSakshi who competes in the 62 kg category along with Vinesh 53 kg and Bajrang 65 kg was at the forefront of the protest against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who on Thursday got bail from a Delhi court after the police chargesheeted him on allegations of sexual harassmentThe IOA adhoc panel led by Bhupinder Bajwa courted controversy on Tuesday after granting exemptions to Bajrang and Vinesh without following due protocols forcing U20 world champion Antim Panghal and 65 kg grappler Sujit Kalkal to approach the Delhi High Court to get the decision overturnedAlso Read Panghal Kalkal move court to protest Vinesh Bajrang exemption from Asian GamesAs you all know we had requested the government for additional time for preparing for the Asian Games We had requested them to hold our trials after August 10 and the government gave us time as well following which we came out here for trainingBut over the last 34 days it has emerged that direct entries are being sent for two weights categories Sakshi who is currently training in the US saidShe made it clear that she is against exemptions and hence turned down an offer where her name would have also been considered on account of being an Olympic medallistI was also told to email that my name would be considered too But I have refused I do not want to go without the trials Sakshi saidNeither have I gone to any tournament without any trials nor I want to do it now We had only discussed about time extension that our trials should be held after August 10 which is not happeningI only want to say that everyone should get justice and chance for fair selections Sakshi further saidBefore that in a tweet she alleged that this was an attempt to create discord between the top wrestlers who were involved in a monthlong protest against Singh but are now being perceived as opportunists looking to find an easier route to the continental showpieceThe government has attempted to break the unity between the wrestlers by sending their names directly Malik wrote in a tweet mdash Sakshee Malikkh SakshiMalik July 20 2023I am concerned about the intentions behind this act from the government We had requested them to postpone the dates of the trials but the government has brought infamy upon us by doing so Malik addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever