Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who have been on the receving end of the wrestling fraternity's criticism for accepting exemption from the Asian Games trials, on Monday said they are hurt that junior wresters dragged them to the court but are at the same time delighted to see them fight for their rights.

The IOA ad-hoc panel conducted trials in all 18 categories for the Hangzhou Games but decided to give direct entries to Bajrang (65kg) and Vinesh (53kg), triggering angry reactions from many in the wrestling fraternity, including parents and coaches of young wrestlers.