Indian wrestlers, who won medals at various international championships,
returned without performing the customary ritual of immersing their medals
in the holy Ganges River. This decision came after farmer leader Rakesh
Tikait requested a five-day delay in order to address the ongoing farmers’
protest. Wrestlers, respecting the sentiments of the farming community,
decided to abide by Tikait’s request. Immersing medals in the Ganga holds
religious significance for many athletes, symbolizing an offering of
gratitude to the river goddess. However, this temporary deviation showcases
the unity and solidarity between athletes and the farmers’ movement in
India.
returned without performing the customary ritual of immersing their medals
in the holy Ganges River. This decision came after farmer leader Rakesh
Tikait requested a five-day delay in order to address the ongoing farmers’
protest. Wrestlers, respecting the sentiments of the farming community,
decided to abide by Tikait’s request. Immersing medals in the Ganga holds
religious significance for many athletes, symbolizing an offering of
gratitude to the river goddess. However, this temporary deviation showcases
the unity and solidarity between athletes and the farmers’ movement in
India.
