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Brij Bhushan's acquittal in sexual harassment case a 'slap in opponents' face': WFI chief

The remarks came hours after a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan and co-accused Vinod Tumar in the case filed by the women wrestlers.

Brij Bhushan's acquittal in sexual harassment case a 'slap in opponents' face': WFI chief

WFI chief Sanjay Singh declared the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan in a sexual harassment case as a "blow to our opponents". Sanjay alleged that the allegations, including those made by World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, were unfounded and had caused considerable harm to the sport in India. The Delhi court's decision to acquit Brij Bhushan and his co-accused Vinod Tumar came shortly after the hearing.

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