India, May 3 -- In a startling revelation, Olympian Vinesh Phogat - the face of the 2023 New Delhi protests at Jantar Mantar - has identified herself as one of the six women who accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Speaking in a video shared on social media, Phogat also alleged inaction from the government.

Three years ago, several top Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists, demanded action against Brij Bhushan, then the federation chief, after multiple women filed complaints of sexual harassment. The matter led to legal proceedings that are still underway, with Brij Bhushan denying all allegations.

The controversy also triggered upheaval within the WFI, includi...