Boxer Vijender Singh to return medals if farmers’ demands not met

New Delhi, Dec 6 : Expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers seeking the repealing of the three farm laws enacted by the Centre, boxer Vijender Singh on Sunday said he will return all his medals if the farmers’ demands were not met.
Vijender won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and many other medals in other world level competitions.
The boxer made the announcement while addressing thousands of farmers protesting at Singhu border on the Delhi-Chandigarh route.
Vijender follows the several former sportspersons from Punjab who have decided to return their awards to extend their support to farmers. The farmers have been protesting since November 26 braving chilly winter nights.
“I am boxer Vijender Singh, Olympic medalist. I have won various world medals. Our elder brother Punjab has come here for protest. We will not move back until farmers’ demands are not met.
“Sonipat is a land of wrestlers. I declare to return all my medals if the government is not ready to fulfill the demands of these farmers,” Vijender said.