Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award

The Hindu  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who recently staged a protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and accused him of sexual exploitation and intimidation, were among five athletes nominated on Monday for the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award. Others who made the cut were Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, ace shuttler PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen. Rupa Jha, the Head of India BBC News, announced that they have introduced a new award category -- BBC Indian para-sportswoman of the year. Ekta Bhyan, the 2018 Asian para Games gold medallist, welcomed the move and emphasised on the need to make the stadiums more accessible to the physically challenged athletes.

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Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik's Insights on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification: A Deep Dive into the UWW Rules and the Olympic Debate

India Today  

Sakshi Malik reflects on Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics disqualification, emphasizing that the strict rules of UWW, which allow only 10 grams of excess weight, were applied in her case. She argues that Phogat's disqualification was justified within the regulatory framework of the sport, as it was a case of a close call and a last-minute disqualification. Despite her support for …

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers

The Hindu  

Ahead of the formal induction of Olympians Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat into Congress, Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Friday said that the choice to join the political party was solely the personal choice of the two athletes. “I also got several political offers,” Sakshi Malik said adding that she refused to take them up because she says she …

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her
4 months, 1 week ago

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her

The Hindu  

Residents of Balali, the native village of wrestler Vinesh Phogat in Haryana, feel the anguish and pain over her returning empty handed from the Paris Olympics 2024 after being on the cusp of securing a historic gold in wrestling for the country, says Rajesh Sangwan, 61, former sarpanch of Jhojhu Kalan, sitting on a charpoy along with a few elderly …

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat’s retirement led to an outpouring of emotions from Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia – the two wrestlers who constantly supported Vinesh in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers. Forgive.” माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका …

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief

Hindustan Times  

The global body for wrestling, United World Wrestling's chief Nenad Lalovic, said nothing could be done about Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics. India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification won't be revoked: UWW chief The Wrestling Federation of India had filed an appeal with the global governing body United World Wrestling to …

‘It happens. What to do’: Sudha Murty on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It happens. What to do’: Sudha Murty on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty offered a pragmatic response to Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification, adding that she feels sorry for the wrestler. Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty shared her thoughts on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification. Sudha Murty, 73, took oath as a Rajya Sabha member in the presence Narayana Murthy in March, a week after she was nominated for the …

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the shocking disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat just hours before the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed their support and admiration for the athlete. India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, …

IOA lodged protest, Sports Minister tells Parliament on Vinesh disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IOA lodged protest, Sports Minister tells Parliament on Vinesh disqualification

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from taking part in the final of the women’s 50kg category as she was found overweight by 100gms, the Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made a statement in the Parliament saying that the Indian Olympic Association has lodged a strong protest to the sport’s world governing body United World Wrestling. Citing …

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more support Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification: 'How devastated you must be’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more support Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification: 'How devastated you must be’

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat was at the cusp of making history at the Paris Olympics 2024, but has now been disqualified from the finals for being ‘overweight’. Minutes after the announcement was made, several Bollywood stars including Farhan Akhtar, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha and Vicky Kaushal took to their social media to show support for the wrestler. ‘Heartbroken for you’ Alia Bhatt …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

India TV News  

World champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final on technical grounds has been deemed unfortunate. Rahul Gandhi expressed his support, stating, "We fully expect the Indian Olympic Association to challenge this decision strongly and ensure justice for our nation's daughter." Confidence in Vinesh's resilience Gandhi further emphasised Vinesh Phogat's resilience, stating, "Vinesh is not one to give up easily. …

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat goal of winning an Olympic medal was fuelled not just by a desire for personal glory but by her fight for a larger cause. The wrestler spent a good part of the last one year spearheading a protest against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the Wrestlers' Federation of India former President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Indian …

Nothing can be done: World wrestling chief on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nothing can be done: World wrestling chief on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

India Today  

United World Wrestling Chief Nenad Lalovic expressed sadness on the unfortunate turn of events which saw India’s Vinesh Phogat being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday, August 7. Paris Olympics 2024: India Schedule | Full Coverage | Medal Tally Ever since, the news of her disqualification surfaced, the sporting fraternity sympathized with the Indian wrestler who had already …

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story

Hindustan Times  

Blood, sweat and tears - Vinesh Phogat had already endured a lot before the seasoned wrestler punched her tickets for the Paris Olympics. Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik address a news conference as they take part in a sit-in protest April 2023 Vinesh had to alter her training plans in Sweden for the Asian Games and …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 1 week ago

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine
8 months ago

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2024 by Time magazine. Sakshi, India's only female Olympic medallist in wrestling, has been honoured for her relentless fight against alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze …

After Bajrang and Sakshi, Vinesh returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards
11 months, 3 weeks ago

After Bajrang and Sakshi, Vinesh returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards

The Hindu  

Multiple World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, keeping the two awards lying in the middle of national capital’s Kartavya Path after Delhi Police stopped her from reaching the prime minister’s office. On Tuesday, the Asian Games gold medallist grappler had decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government, …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award 2 days after government suspended activities of Wrestling Federation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award 2 days after government suspended activities of Wrestling Federation

Op India  

On 26th December, wrestler Vinesh Phogat took to X to announce that she will be returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award as a mark of protest against Former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom rebel wrestlers have accused of sexual harassment. Many thanks to the ‘powerful’ person who brought us to this condition.” मैं अपना मेजर ध्यानचंद खेल …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

The Hindu  

World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on December 26 said she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government protesting against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India president, the wrestler wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Vinesh's decision comes days after Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief
1 year ago

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's top woman wrestler hung …

Sports Ministry clears Vinesh and Bajrang’s foreign training proposals
1 year, 5 months ago

Sports Ministry clears Vinesh and Bajrang’s foreign training proposals

The Hindu  

Four of the six protesting wrestlers, including Target Olympic Podium Scheme athletes Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have got a go-ahead to train abroad. The other two are Sangeeta Phogat, a 62kg National champion who will be the sparring partner of World championships medallist Vinesh, and Bajrang’s close friend Jitender Kinha, a 74kg wrestler who will be the sparring partner …

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Saturday said that the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will only participate in the upcoming Asian Games if their ongoing issues are resolved. Some of India’s top wrestlers, including Ms. Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have been demanding the arrest of Mr. Singh, who has been accused …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work

Hindustan Times  

Ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on May 14. Olympic medallists Punia and medallists Sakshi Malik earlier on Monday said they will continue their fight for justice, asserting that none of the wrestlers have backed down and rubbished reports of their withdrawal …

Olympic Champion Risako Kawai Backs Protesting Indian Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Olympic Champion Risako Kawai Backs Protesting Indian Wrestlers

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Top Indian grapplers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have been protesting at the iconic Jantar Mantar here demanding the arrest of Brij Bhushan, …

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have resumed their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “The complainant has informed the Commission that several women wrestlers including a minor have alleged that the accused person has indulged in the crime of sexual harassment against them during his tenure at …

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief

India TV News  

As the sit-in by female wrestlers entered the third day, pressure mounted on Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign, but the latter stood his ground, telling reporters, “if I speak, there will be a tsunami. In the letter, the wrestlers wrote, “Vinesh Phogat was mentally harassed and tortured by the WFI chief after she failed …

PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu among five nominees for 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award for 2021
2 years, 10 months ago

PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu among five nominees for 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award for 2021

Firstpost  

Golfer Aditi Ashok, multiple medal winner at Tokyo Paralympics in shooting Avani Lekhara, Tokyo bronze winner boxer Lovlina Borgohain are the other three nominees. New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist badminton star PV Sindhu and Tokyo silver winner weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu were among the five nominees for the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award announced here on Tuesday. Besides …

Our strongest contingent, expecting four medals: Sakshi Malik hopeful of a strong show in wrestling at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Our strongest contingent, expecting four medals: Sakshi Malik hopeful of a strong show in wrestling at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestling has been a strong suit for India at the Olympics. That, however, could change during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, according to Sakshi Malik, who believes that India will win at least four medals in the event. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Malik clinched bronze and became the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal. I expect them …

National Sports Awards: Idea mooted for separate para awards
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards: Idea mooted for separate para awards

The Hindu  

Sensing the urgent need to review the parameters designed for the selection committee to recommend names for the National Sports Awards, the Sports Ministry is aiming to bring about some welcome changes. Arjuna Award: : Atanu Das, Deepak Hooda, Deepika Thakur, Divij Sharan, Ishant Sharma, Akashdeep Singh, Lovlina Borgohain, Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary, Manish Kaushik, Sandesh Jhinghan, Dattu Bhokanal, Rahul …

Players from Punjab, Haryana get lion’s share in national sports awards
4 years, 4 months ago

Players from Punjab, Haryana get lion’s share in national sports awards

Hindustan Times  

Indian women hockey skipper Rani Rampal, who hails from Haryana’s hockey hub Shahbad, and Asian Games gold medallist wrestler Vinesh Phogat of the famed Phogat clan from Charkhi Dadri were among the five outstanding sportspersons recommended for the country’s highest sporting honour Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan award on Tuesday. These include former national women boxing coach Shiv Singh, who hails …

National Sports Awards 2020: Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among five athletes to receive Khel Ratna; 29 finalised for Arjuna Award
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among five athletes to receive Khel Ratna; 29 finalised for Arjuna Award

Firstpost  

This is the first time in the history of awards that five athletes have been recommended for the Khel Ratna, with the final decision resting on sports minister Kiren Rijiju New Delhi: Star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal were among an unprecedented five sportspersons picked for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, while a …

'It Was a Long Wait But Gave Double the Joy': Vinesh Phogat on Khel Ratna Recommendation
4 years, 4 months ago

'It Was a Long Wait But Gave Double the Joy': Vinesh Phogat on Khel Ratna Recommendation

News 18  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that it has been a long wait for her to get the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award but now that she has, it is an added responsibility. Responsibility badh gayi hai abhi aur zyada," Vinesh told IANS. Vinesh is the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in both the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. …

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat recommended for Khel Ratna Award
4 years, 4 months ago

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat recommended for Khel Ratna Award

The Hindu  

Star cricketer Rohit Sharma and decorated woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat were among the four athletes recommended on Tuesday for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country’s highest sporting honour. Woman paddler Manika Batra and Rio Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariappan Thangavelu were the other two sportspersons recommended for the prestigious award by a 12-member selection committee of …

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