In September 2020, a group of Indian wrestlers, led by Asian Games gold medalist Bajrang Punia, held a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resumption of training and competitions, which had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, in July 2021, a group of wrestlers from Haryana staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the inclusion of wrestling in the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games, which is a national level competition for young athletes. These protests have drawn attention to the challenges faced by Indian wrestlers and their demands for better support and recognition. The protesters included several top wrestlers, such as Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Divya Kakran, who are all medal winners at international competitions. They argued that other countries had found ways to resume training and competitions during the pandemic, and that India should do the same. Similarly, in July 2021, a group of wrestlers from Haryana held a protest at Jantar Mantar d...