IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and fellow wrestlers train ahead of Day 5 of their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Photographs: ANI Photo and Atul Yadav/PTI
With no voice of support from the powers-that-be, the sit-in protest by India's top wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh enters the fifth day.
IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat helps Sakshi Malik stretch.
Top grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia among others are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against the WFI chief over allegations of sexual harassment. They were seen training ahead of what will be another draining day with their woes falling on deaf ears.
IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik exercise ahead of their sit-in protest on Thursday.
IMAGE: Wrestlers train ahead of their continued protests on Thursday.
The wrestlers have received support from several quarters including Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra and ex-governor (of Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa and Meghalaya) Satya Pal Malik, who visited the wrestlers on Wednesday.
IMAGE: The wrestlers head out for a jog on Thursday morning ahead of their protest.
IMAGE: Wrestlers train ahead of their continued protests.
IMAGE: Wrestlers warm-up ahead of another intense day of protest.
IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat and her fellow athletes is joined by a young supporter on their morning jog.
IMAGE: Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat wake up in their tent at the protest site on Thursday.
'This fight is not just theirs -- it is for all women in our country,' Malik told reporters on Wednesday.
'I want to tell these young women to be patient, because you will be successful. The entire country is behind you. History will remember you for ending corruption in the field of wrestling,' he added.
IMAGE: Bajrang Punia greets Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
IMAGE: Sakshi Malik welcomes Satya Pal Malik at the protest site.
IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are showered with petals by supporters.
IMAGE: Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat are consoled by a supporter.
IMAGE: Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat break down.
IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat can't contain their tears.
Photographs curated by Anant Salvi/Rediff.com
