The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny, along with cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have expressed their disturbance over the manhandling of wrestlers at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati.
The incident took place on Saturday, when a group of wrestlers were allegedly manhandled by security personnel at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The wrestlers were reportedly trying to enter the stadium to watch the wrestling competition, but they were denied entry. They then tried to force their way into the stadium, which led to a scuffle with security personnel.
The incident has sparked outrage among the wrestling community, with many calling for an investigation into the matter. Binny, Gavaskar and Dev have all condemned the incident and have demanded that the security personnel involved be punished.
"It is very disturbing to see that wrestlers were manhandled by security personnel at the Khelo India Youth Games," said Binny. "This is unacceptable and I demand that the security personnel involved be punished. Wrestlers are our national heroes and they should be treated with respect."
"It is sad to see that wrestlers were manhandled by security personnel at the Khelo India Youth Games," said Gavaskar. "This is not the way to treat our national sportspersons. I hope that the authorities will take action against the security personnel involved."
"It is shameful that wrestlers were manhandled by security personnel at the Khelo India Youth Games," said Dev. "This is a clear case of discrimination against our national sportspersons. I hope that the authorities will take strict action against the security personnel involved."
The incident has also raised questions about the security arrangements for the Khelo India Youth Games. The Games are being held in Guwahati from January 10 to 22 and are being attended by over 12,000 athletes from across the country. The BCCI has said that it is taking the matter seriously and that an investigation is underway. The security personnel involved have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. The incident has cast a shadow over the Khelo India Youth Games. The Games are being seen as a major opportunity for India to identify and nurture young talent. However, the manhandling of wrestlers has raised concerns about the safety of athletes at the Games.
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