Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian wrestler and Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Sunday lashed out at the protesting wrestlers and said that as the Delhi police had registered the FIR against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, they should focus on their practice. Dutt, who is a part of the Indian Olympic Association's seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief, said to ANI, “Police will take action only when you report it to them. The move comes six days after the top wrestlers of the country including Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, have been protesting sitting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar – 2nd time since January. Earlier this week, IOA president and former athlete PT Usha had said that the wrestlers should have approached the IOA earlier instead of going out in the streets against the WFI and its president.

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Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On the wrestler’s mat, it is agility and quick thinking that produces the next move to overpower an opponent. When one wrestler suffered an injury, she was summoned to Singh’s Delhi office and told that the federation would bear her treatment expenses in return for sexual favours. The Delhi …

'Never asked for such favour': Protesting wrestlers hit out at those questioning exemption form trials
1 year, 6 months ago

'Never asked for such favour': Protesting wrestlers hit out at those questioning exemption form trials

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday hit out at those questioning the exemption granted to them from the ongoing trials for Asian Games and World Championships. “We did not ask for an exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare,” said Sakshi Malik, one the leaders of the wrestlers’ stir against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan …

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler
1 year, 6 months ago

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler

The Hindu  

A day after Delhi police filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking, a woman wrestler said they were waiting to read the details of the chargesheet to understand how strong the case had been built. The wrestler, on condition of anonymity, said that their …

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for relatively minor offences such as outraging the modesty of a woman and stalking. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava confirmed that the police have filed a cancellation report of over 500 pages in the Protection of …

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: In a huge relief to outgoing Wrestlers Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police recommends the cancellation of the case filed by the minor wrestler. The Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team has probed the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing WFI president and BJP MP Singh. Top wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and …

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan

India Today  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha condemned the Delhi Police for its handling of the sexual assault case lodged against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh. The party alleged that the Delhi Police has been trying to shield Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and criticised the 'slow pace' with which the investigation into allegations made by medal-winning wrestlers has been …

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the agitating players will decide their next line of action only after discussing with Khap Panchayats. Today's maha panchayat in Sonepat called on behalf of agitating wrestlers who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Earlier, a 'khap …

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court
1 year, 7 months ago

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court

India Today  

In a recent development, the Delhi Police has submitted an action taken report to a court regarding a plea requesting the filing of a First Information Report against the protesting wrestlers. In the plea, the wrestlers were accused of making false allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, and engaging in hate speech. …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

Woman Chief For Apex Wrestling Body, Withdrawal Of FIRs Among Athletes' Demands To Centre
1 year, 7 months ago

Woman Chief For Apex Wrestling Body, Withdrawal Of FIRs Among Athletes' Demands To Centre

ABP News  

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have presented four demands to Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. The wrestlers have been demanding a probe against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his arrest, accusing him of sexually exploiting upcoming wrestlers, including a minor. Following their meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the protesting wrestlers received a second invitation from …

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution
1 year, 7 months ago

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution

Op India  

The Government of India has agreed to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers after they resumed their government duties. In a midnight tweet, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said, “The government is willing to discuss with the wrestlers on their issues. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 June 9 protest cancelled by Khap and Kisan leaders …

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers

India Today  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday met with wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and spoke to them on their issues. Following talks with the wrestlers, Anurag Thakur said that the probe into the sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief will be completed by June 15. The election of WFI will be done …

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week
1 year, 7 months ago

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police teams questioned over the last week people associated with former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as part of the probe into the allegations of sexual misconduct top wrestlers have levelled against him, people aware of the matter said on Monday. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Two First Information Reports, including one under the Protection of …

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief

Op India  

On Saturday, June 3, a delegation of protesting wrestlers reportedly met Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/OlqSV88BOa — IANS June 4, 2023 While many reports said that the Home Minister had assured that due process would be followed, Satyawrat Kadian, the husband of wrestler Sakshi Malik, was quoted by India Today as saying that the …

Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 7 months ago

Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said everyone wants justice to be delivered to the wrestlers demanding action against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but it will happen only after following the due process of law. All of us want justice to be delivered, but it will happen after following the due process," Mr. …

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands
1 year, 7 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself The protesting wrestlers have been changing their demands, alleged the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers including a minor. Addressing a …

Centre is sensitive to wrestlers issue: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre is sensitive to wrestlers issue: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Centre is “sensitively handling the issue” of the wrestlers’ protest, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over allegations of sexual misconduct. Commenting on the protest being “politicised”, Mr. Thakur said that he would not want to comment on the protest being …

World Olympic body terms treatment of protesting wrestlers ‘very disturbing’, calls for unbiased probe
1 year, 7 months ago

World Olympic body terms treatment of protesting wrestlers ‘very disturbing’, calls for unbiased probe

Hindustan Times  

The International Olympic Committee has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement. The top wrestlers -- Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat -- have accused the Wrestling Federation of India's outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual …

Wrestlers Protest: IOC demands 'unbiased' investigation, calls treatment of players 'disturbing'
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: IOC demands 'unbiased' investigation, calls treatment of players 'disturbing'

India TV News  

International Olympic Committee has released a strongly-worded statement over the treatment meted out to Indian Wrestlers in their ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Singh. While the treatment meted out to the wrestlers was criticised throughout, the world was shocked with United World Wrestling coming out with a statement in the matter. Now even International Olympic …

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police
1 year, 7 months ago

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said the case against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Lok Sabha MP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is under consideration and a status report will be submitted in court. Denying media reports claiming that Delhi Police did not have sufficient evidence to back up allegations levelled by the female wrestlers against Mr. Singh, the DCP …

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Communist groups DYFI and SFI to launch agitation supporting wrestlers, national president of DYFI, AA Rahim, targets PM Modi

Op India  

Democratic Youth Federation of India and the Students Federation of India jointly declared a nationwide protest in support of the wrestler’s protest from June 4. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations and are demanding his arrest. Through this protest, we demand …

Meenakshi Lekhi 'runs' in viral video facing question on wrestlers; Congress says 'sharp reaction'
1 year, 7 months ago

Meenakshi Lekhi 'runs' in viral video facing question on wrestlers; Congress says 'sharp reaction'

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi was seen walking briskly and then running as she was asked to comment on the issue of the protesting wrestlers who on Tuesday went to Haridwar to immerse their medals but were stopped by farmer leader Naresh Tikait on the condition of a five-day deadline. Read | United World Wrestling issues statement on protest by Indian …

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Saturday filed a status report on the application moved by the protesting women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Appearing for Delhi Police, special public prosecutor Atul Shrivastava apprised Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjit Singh Jaspal of Rouse Avenue Court that the statements of the ‘victim’ women wrestlers …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, today, said he is ready to undergo a polygraph test if the same is conducted on star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. "I am ready for a narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test if the …

Anurag Thakur appeals to protesting wrestlers to enable ‘unbiased probe’ by Delhi police
1 year, 8 months ago

Anurag Thakur appeals to protesting wrestlers to enable ‘unbiased probe’ by Delhi police

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday appealed to wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in the national capital to “allow the Delhi police to carry out an unbiased investigation”. “Since their demands have been met and the court has also given its verdict, only an unbiased investigation will reveal the truth,” Mr. Thakur said in Lucknow on the sidelines of …

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'
1 year, 8 months ago

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'

Hindustan Times  

Since last month, some of the leading Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik among others are protesting against the Wresting Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sourav Ganguly; Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik Many have voiced their support for the wrestlers including India's World Cup-winning former captain Kapil Dev, as well as Olympic gold …

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers
1 year, 8 months ago

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

A day after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik made a scathing attack on Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and Athletes Commission chief MC Mary Kom for not backing their fight to get Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh punished, the track great visited the protesting wrestlers at their Jantar Mantar sit-in on Wednesday. She …

'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha
1 year, 8 months ago

'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha

Hindustan Times  

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha on Wednesday met Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers camped at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 11 days to flag sexual assault allegations against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh. READ | 'She herself cried…': Wrestlers on PT Usha's 'tarnishing image' remark He also said the wrestlers had, in fact, …

After 11 days of wrestlers protest, PT Usha, who had condemned stir, meets agitating players
1 year, 8 months ago

After 11 days of wrestlers protest, PT Usha, who had condemned stir, meets agitating players

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha who came under heavy fire for criticising a stir by wrestlers in Delhi reached the protest site to meet the players on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police is yet to record the statement of protesting women wrestlers even after three days since Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was …

'Close the camera and leave...': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh evades India TV's questions | WATCH
1 year, 8 months ago

'Close the camera and leave...': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh evades India TV's questions | WATCH

India TV News  

Wrestlers' protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers' in the country, evaded tough questions posed by India TV during an interview. Responding to India TV's questions, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, "You're not the Supreme Court. trying to pass judgement.," Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh …

Can hang me but don’t stop wrestling activities: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Can hang me but don’t stop wrestling activities: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on May 1 that ever since the top wrestlers of the country began protesting, all sports related activities had come to a standstill. Speaking to the media, Mr. Singh said, “Wrestling activities have come to a standstill since the last four months, I say hang me, but don’t stop wrestling …

Desperate for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers
1 year, 8 months ago

Desperate for justice: The Hindu Editorial on the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers

The Hindu  

India’s leading wrestlers, especially women supported by their male counterparts, have again taken to the streets in Delhi. That both the biting cold and the searing heat did not diminish these athletes’ determination to air their sexual-harassment grievances against the Wrestling Federation of India office-bearers, especially its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is a reflection of their trauma. Wrestling harks …

Wrestlers should focus on their practice as FIR has been registered: Yogeshwar Dutt
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers should focus on their practice as FIR has been registered: Yogeshwar Dutt

The Hindu  

Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, a part of the Indian Olympic Association's seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, now the grapplers should focus on their practice. The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs against WFI president Singh over allegations …

Will register FIR against WFI chief on Friday, Delhi Police tells SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Will register FIR against WFI chief on Friday, Delhi Police tells SC

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police will register an FIR on Friday itself over sexual harassment allegations levelled by seven women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Supreme Court was informed even as top grapplers continued their protest in the national capital. I don't think anything survives," Mehta told the bench, which was hearing a …

Delhi police files FIR, wrestlers hail ‘first step to victory’
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi police files FIR, wrestlers hail ‘first step to victory’

Hindustan Times  

Six days after India's elite wrestlers took to the streets demanding a First Information Report be filed against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police agreed to lodge the FIR on Friday, bringing what the wrestlers termed their "first victory in quest for justice." We would like to commend the honourable Supreme Court for keeping our …

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court

Firstpost  

According to a report, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta made the submission before a bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha saying the Delhi Police would file the FIR by the end of Friday. In a major development in the ongoing protests by leading wrestlers in the national capital, the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court …

Swara Bhasker, Sonu Sood support protesting wrestlers: ‘Sack and investigate’
1 year, 8 months ago

Swara Bhasker, Sonu Sood support protesting wrestlers: ‘Sack and investigate’

Hindustan Times  

Actors Swara Bhasker and Sonu Sood have spoken in support of wrestlers who have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment against him. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Swara shared a video message to show her support for the athelets and wrote, “Shameful that …

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'
1 year, 8 months ago

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is the latest politician to express his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha claimed that the wrestlers lacked discipline as they hit the streets to resume their protest against Wrestling Federation of Indian president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh instead of approaching them. Earlier, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed Usha for alleging …

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today

India TV News  

Wrestlers Protest : Various Khaps of Haryana will hold a protest march in Delhi to support the country's top wrestlers who called for a sit-in protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. "Grapplers lacked discipline" PT Usha Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers lacked discipline as …

‘That’s how childhood heroes…’: DCW chief reacts to PT Usha's remark on wrestlers
1 year, 8 months ago

‘That’s how childhood heroes…’: DCW chief reacts to PT Usha's remark on wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

Expressing disappointment over Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha's remark on the protesting wrestlers, Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday said “that’s how childhood heroes lose respect.” IOA chief PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers protesting on the streets of the national capital over sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight in sexual harassment case
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

Leading Indian wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, resumed their protest against Singh and the WFI, accusing them of sexual harassment and more. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday vowed to not go down without a fight as protests against the under-fire former Wrestling Federation of India chief rage on in New Delhi. Leading Indian wrestlers, including world championships …

PT Usha says protesting wrestlers ‘tarnishing India’s image’. Bajrang Punia responds
1 year, 8 months ago

PT Usha says protesting wrestlers ‘tarnishing India’s image’. Bajrang Punia responds

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday said the protesters were not expecting such a harsh response from Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha who alleged that the grapplers protesting on the streets over sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh “amounted to indiscipline.” Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik at a press conference …

Wrestler’s streets protest tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA President PT Usha
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestler’s streets protest tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA President PT Usha

The Hindu  

Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country’s image. Decorated wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who …

Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 8 months ago

Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Olympian Sakshee Malikkh, who is part of the wrestlers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday slammed Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha saying she isn't listening to other women athletes even after being a woman athlete. Speaking in the matter, IOA President, PT Usha said, "Indian Olympic Association is having a …

Wrestlers' Protest | ‘Preliminary enquiry first…’: Delhi Police tells SC on FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest | ‘Preliminary enquiry first…’: Delhi Police tells SC on FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Delhi Police on a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police submitted that a preliminary enquiry would be needed before a case is registered over the sexual harassment allegations levelled by wrestlers. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told Chief …

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police seek time for ‘inquiry’ before registering FIR against BJP MP Brij Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police seek time for ‘inquiry’ before registering FIR against BJP MP Brij Bhushan

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police in the Supreme Court on April 26 said it “felt” that “some preliminary enquiry” may be needed before registering an FIR on the sexual harassment complaints of top women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The intervention by the police came within 24 hours of a Bench led by …

Some Preliminary Probe Needed, Can Register FIR If Directed: Delhi Police to SC on Wrestlers' Plea
1 year, 8 months ago

Some Preliminary Probe Needed, Can Register FIR If Directed: Delhi Police to SC on Wrestlers' Plea

News 18  

Delhi Police on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that some preliminary inquiry may be needed to be conducted before an FIR can be registered into a complaint by wrestlers alleging sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Liberty to serve the Standing Counsel for the NCT of Delhi.” The bench, in its order, said: “The …

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: Supreme Court issues notices to Delhi Police, says matter serious | UPDATES
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: Supreme Court issues notices to Delhi Police, says matter serious | UPDATES

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: As Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and other decorated athletes protest against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh entered Day 3, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Delhi Police and others on a plea by seven women wrestlers seeking registration of an FIR against him over allegations of sexual harassment, saying the …

Wrestlers demand sporting body chief’s arrest over sexual harassment allegations
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers demand sporting body chief’s arrest over sexual harassment allegations

The Independent  

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