BJP MP and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday distanced himself from the WFI and introduced his “sanyas” (retirement) from the wrestling physique. In a press convention, he additionally defended holding an upcoming nationwide occasion in his stronghold. His remarks got here after assembly BJP chief JP Nadda. In a press convention, he advised reporters that he desires to concentrate on the Lok Sabha elections that are prone to be held in Might 2024. Earlier within the day, Sports activities Ministry suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) until additional orders. Final week, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s shut aide Sanjay Singh was elected because the president of the physique that controls wrestling in India. Within the wake of the election of Singh’s loyalist, Olympic-medal winner Sakshi Malik introduced her retirement from wrestling.