Sanjay Kumar Singh is an Indian sports administrator and associate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In December 2023, he was elected as the President of the Wrestling Federation of India.
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Wiki/Biography
Sanjay Singh was born in Kashi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Sanjay Singh’s father’s name is Nand Lal Singh and mother’s name is Gyanati Devi.
wife and children
Sanjay Singh is married to Archana Singh. This couple has 2 daughters, one daughter’s name is Jigyasa Singh.
Address
Flat No. C-4, Krishna Apartment, Bridopur, Mahmmurganj, Varanasi-221010, Uttar Pradesh
livelihood
In 2008, Sanjay Singh took charge as the District President of Varanasi Wrestling Association. In 2009 he became the vice president of Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association. Later, he served as a member of the Executive Council of the WFI (Wrestling Federation of India). In 2019, he was appointed as the Joint Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Wrestling Federation of India. On 21 December 2023, Sanjay Singh was elected as the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). She defeated Commonwealth Games gold medalist Anita Sheoran in the WFI elections by a 40-7 vote share. In an interview after his victory in the WFI elections he said,
The command of the elections was in our hands from the very first day. Voting took place and whatever was to happen, happened. Truth won. We were confident with the amount of work we’ve done for the wrestlers. Wrestlers know that this is where they are going to benefit from. (The wrestlers know that only we can take care of their needs.) They know that everything was closed for the last 11 months. Wrestlers were not able to compete (under the Indian flag), everything was closed and all the wrestlers were dejected. Those circumstances were enough to tell us that victory was ours.”
Sanjay Singh after being elected WFI President
Controversy
Controversy over victory in WFI elections
Sanjay Singh’s victory in the 2023 WFI elections faced criticism from various wrestlers as he was supported by Brij Bhushan Singh, who was accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers. Following his victory, wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat addressed the media at the Press Club of India, during which they expressed their disappointment towards the government by claiming that the government was trying to exclude Brij Bhushan’s relatives and associates. Has failed to keep its promise. Through the electoral process. Later Sakshi announced her retirement from wrestling by placing her shoes on the table and said,
If Brij Bhushan Singh’s business partner and close associate is elected president of WFI, (then) I will quit wrestling.
During the interview Vinesh also expressed her disappointment and said,
He (Sanjay Singh) is the right hand man of Brij Bhushan. He is more special to them than their own son. Now that he is the President, the upcoming batch of female wrestlers will also become victims.
Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik (left to right) at a press conference after the WFI elections.
In an interview, Sanjay Singh while talking about the protesting wrestlers said,
He doesn’t care who is saying what or what he is not saying. (What anyone is saying or not saying, it doesn’t matter to us.) We have no ill will towards any wrestler. Whoever comes with us and wrestles well will be welcomed. This is not just our victory; This is also a victory for the wrestlers.”
Facts/General Knowledge
- In the wrestling world, Sanjay Singh is often known as Bablu.
- Sanjay Singh comes from a farmer family. During Maha Shivratri, he along with his family members used to host Mitti ki Kushti (mud wrestling) tournament in his town every year.
- Sanjay has a very close relationship with Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. Before Sanjay Singh, Brij Bhushan Singh was the President of WFI. Bhushan was accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers, however, he denied every allegation.
Sanjay Singh (right) with Brij Bhushan (left)
Talking about his association with Brij Bhushan in an interview, he said,
There is a relationship between us as elder and younger brother. We know each other from the time when both our families used to organize wrestling in Kashi and Ayodhya.
- According to a report, Singh has played an important role in raising the level of women wrestlers of Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh.
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