PT Usha meets protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar in Delhi; See Pics

Facing criticism from all quarters for being insensitive towards the protesting wrestlers, IOA President PT Usha met them at the protest site on April 3 and assured the wrestlers of her support, saying she was first an athlete and then an administrator.

Former Indian athlete and The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha met wrestlers who are protesting against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan who has been accused of sexual harassment at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Former sprinter Usha had come down heavily on the wrestlers for resuming their protest instead of approaching the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for their issues. She had said that the wrestlers should have shown some discipline and that they had tarnished the country's image by hitting the streets, a comment that brought criticism to her and the IOA. Credit: PTI Photo

Rajya Sabha MP and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha with wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat during their protest at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Usha left without speaking with the media but Bajrang Punia said she has assured them of help. Credit: PTI Photo

PT Usha leaves after her meet with the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

PT Usha is seen interacting with wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat during their protest at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo