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 demanding the inclusion of wrestling in the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games. The protesters claimed that wrestling had been excluded from the list of events for the games, despite being a popular and important sport in India.

The protesters argued that the exclusion of wrestling would harm the development of young wrestlers and undermine the sport's importance in Indian culture. The protest drew attention from the media and the public, and eventually led to the organizers of the Khelo India Youth Games reversing their decision and including wrestling in the event.

Overall, the wrestlers' protests at Jantar Mantar have been an important part of the broader movement of Indian athletes demanding better support, recognition, and opportunities to compete at the highest level. The protests have drawn attention to the challenges faced by wrestlers and other athletes in India, and have helped to bring about positive change for the sporting community.