Coronavirus Cause:Star wrestler Bajrang Punia to donate six months salary to fight against COVID-19

Star wrestler Bajrang Punia on Monday decided to donate his six months salary towards the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and called for a postponement of Tokyo Olympics, saying the mega event will lose sheen if it goes ahead in the absence of nations who have already pulled out.

The 25 year-old Bajrang, the 2019 World Championship bronze medallist, works with the Railways as an



officer on special duty (OSD).

"I have decided to donate my six months salary," Bajrang tweeted and immediately earned praise from Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, who said it was a laudable effort. Talking to PTI, Bajrang said, "Before Olympics we have to fight Coronavirus. If situation does not improve, and continues for 2-3 months, it will be perfectly alright to postpone the Olympics.