Prison Authorities Allow Wrestler Sushil Kumar To Watch Television Ahead Of Olympics

Wrestler Sushil Kumar, two-time Olympic medallist, is facing charges of murder, culpable homicide and kidnapping and is currently lodged in Tihar jail.

Delhi Prison authorities on Thursday allowed two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, lodged in Tihar jail in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl, to watch television in the common area of his ward ahead of the Olympic games, which is set to begin on July 23, officials said. On July 2, Sushil Kumar through his advocate had urged prison authorities to provide him a television to remain updated about wrestling matches and other happenings outside the jail. The COVID-hit Olympic games will begin at Tokyo in Japan on July 23. Director General (Delhi Prisons) Sandeep Goel said, "We have allowed Sushil Kumar to watch television in the common area of his ward along with others since the Olympics is set to begin from tomorrow.