Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours
1 year, 11 months ago

Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours

The Hindu  

Taking cognizance of the protest staged by wrestlers, in Delhi, in which women wrestlers levelled serious charges of sexual harassment by the president and coaches of the Wrestling Federation of India and of mismanagement in the functioning of the federation, the Sports Ministry has sought an explanation from WFI and directed it to furnish a reply within the next 72 hours on the allegations made. She also accused the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing girls and calling her a 'khota sikka' after her defeat at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. On the sidelines of a sit-in protest against the WFI near Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Phogat said, "Coaches are harassing women and some coaches, who are favourites of the Federation, misbehave with women coaches as well. Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Phogat led the protest at Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India, alleging "harassment of wrestlers by the WFI through its arbitrary rules and regulations".

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Wrestling Crisis Resolved: Indian Team Set to Compete at World Championships
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wrestling Crisis Resolved: Indian Team Set to Compete at World Championships

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestlers have been given a green light to participate in the Senior World Championships in Tirana, Albania. The meeting between the Indian team and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya resolved the crisis after WFI had withdrawn the team from the event citing the Sports Ministry's interference. The wrestlers will travel to Albania on Sunday and will compete from October 28.

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny
2 months ago

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle  

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik alleges that Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Babita Phogat played a central role in the recent wrestlers' agitation. Malik claims that Phogat encouraged the protests to position herself as the WFI president, using the support of Congress and some BJP leaders to achieve her goals.

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy
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2 months ago

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Firstpost  

Sakshi Malik reveals Babita Phogat's role in wrestlers' protest, claiming she initiated the movement but failed to anticipate Phogat's ambitious approach. She also makes sensational claims regarding Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Punia and Vinesh, claiming their decision to accept trial exemption hurt the image of the protest.

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her
2 months ago

Sakshi Malik Claims Babita Phogat Encouraged WFI Protests, But It's Not All About Her

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik claims that Babita Phogat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the one who motivated wrestlers to start the protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She said Phogat approached wrestlers with the idea of protesting against Singh because she had her own agenda, which was to become the WFI president.

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 …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh
3 months, 1 week ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case: Delhi Court adjourns statement recording against Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has adjourned the recording of the victim's statement in the high-profile sexual harassment case against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh until September 13. Several women wrestlers have come forward with serious accusations, leading to a formal legal challenge against the former WFI president. The case originated from a complaint …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
4 months ago

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Friday informed the court hearing the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that the security provided to the complainants had not been withdrawn, and there was some “miscommunication”. Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Kumar Srivastava, appearing for Delhi Police, informed the court of Additional Chief …

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police
4 months ago

Security of complainants in case against Brij Bhushan removed? ‘A misunderstanding’, says Delhi Police

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, in identical posts on social media platform X claimed on Thursday that Delhi Police have removed security cover of three female wrestlers, complainants in the sexual harassment case against ex-Wrestling Federation of India president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The trio of Phogat, Malik, and fellow grappler Bajrang Punia, …

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 …

WFI asks SAI to hold fitness tests for Olympics-bound wrestlers
5 months, 1 week ago

WFI asks SAI to hold fitness tests for Olympics-bound wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India has written to the Sports Authority of India asking that “medical tests” be done on the six Paris Olympics-bound wrestlers and their fitness assessed. WFI president Sanjay Singh has said the federation “will not be responsible for injuries sustained by any wrestler as no preparatory camp has been sanctioned by SAI.” Indian wrestler …

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court
7 months ago

Former WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Harassment Charges in Delhi Court

News 18  

India’s scandal-hit ex-wrestling federation chief pleaded not guilty to sexual harassment of female athletes as his trial opened Tuesday. A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a criminal case filed by female wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a lawmaker …

'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 …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia hail framing of charges against Brij Bhushan; ex-WFI chief says ‘doors have opened…’

Live Mint  

A Delhi court ordered the framing of sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday — drawing cheers from star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Delhi Police had filed a charge sheet against Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case in June last year. I welcome the decision of the …

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders Framing Of Charges Against Brij Bhushan In Sexual Harassment Case

News 18  

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the sexual harassment case lodged against them by six women wrestlers against him. Protesting Wrestlers Welcomes Court’s Verdict Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed the Delhi court’s decision to frame sexual harassment charges …

Over interference concerns, UWW says athletes may be suspended too
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Over interference concerns, UWW says athletes may be suspended too

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The long pending dispute between the Wrestling Federation of India and the sports ministry has been casting serious doubt on Indian wrestlers’ participation in the upcoming World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey from May 9 to 12. The letter written to the national sports federation said the suspension would apply to the final Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament in …

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 …

Delhi HC seeks Sports Ministry reply on Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension plea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Sports Ministry reply on Wrestling Federation of India’s suspension plea

Live Mint  

The Delhi High Court on April 9 issued notice to the Union Sports Ministry on a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India challenging its suspension, seeking the central government's response in four weeks. On December 24, 2023, the central government had suspended the wrestling federation, three days after the Federation conducted its election, and sexual harassment accused BJP …

Bajrang Punia files petition in Delhi HC, wants stay on WFI trials
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bajrang Punia files petition in Delhi HC, wants stay on WFI trials

Hindustan Times  

Rejecting Wrestling Federation of India's invitation to participate in selection trials for the Asian Championships and Olympic Qualifiers, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has moved a joint petition in Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the trials. India's Bajrang Punia celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony WFI had, on Monday, announced trials for the twin competitions …

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A couple of weeks ago when the United World Wrestling lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, it asked the WFI to provide written guarantees that there would be no discrimination against any wrestlers. The world body specifically mentioned that the three athletes who protested against the former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging him of …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Retired Sakshi Malik Invited by WFI for National Trials

News 18  

The Wrestling Federation of India on Monday invited protesting grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and retired Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik to come for the national trials in March to select the team for two top Asian competitions, including the 2024 Paris Games Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan. One of the conditions put by the United World Wrestling while lifting the suspension on …

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV
10 months, 1 week ago

'Wrestlers under threat again': Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh write open letter to UWW after WFI's reinstation – India TV

India TV News  

Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh have written an open letter to the United World Wrestling suggesting that their wrestling community is under threat yet again after the suspension of Wrestling Federation of India was lifted. UWW had suspended WFI in August for not holding elections and after six months decided to reinstate the Indian wrestling body saying, "The …

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after the United World Wrestling lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia accused the WFI chief Sanjay Kumar Singh of conniving with the world body to get a decision in his favour. Brij Bhushan and Sanjay Singh have left no stone unturned to show that they are above the law,” …

Sakshi Malik attacks Usha, Mary Kom for not supporting women wrestlers' stir against Ex-WFI chief
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi Malik attacks Usha, Mary Kom for not supporting women wrestlers' stir against Ex-WFI chief

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Retired Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has launched a scathing attack on the country's iconic sportspersons PT Usha and Mary Kom for not extending support to the public protests by a group of female wrestlers over sexual harassment charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Though Usha and Mary Kom were celebrated as "inspirations" by …

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry

News 18  

The Sports Ministry on Sunday said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event staged by the body will be considered “unsanctioned” and “unrecognised”. WFI/Senior National/Maharashtra/2024 dated 06.01.2024 on the letterhead of the Wrestling Federation of India regarding conduct of Senior National Wrestling Championship 2023 at Pune from 29–31 January …

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar

Op India  

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. The protest was targeted at veteran Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India for an year. The protesters were even carrying banners urging UWW, …

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Hundreds of young wrestlers reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against renowned grapplers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. 'No issues with WFI without Sanjay Singh': Sakshi Notably, Sakshi Malik stated that she has no problem with the WFI body except Sanjay Singh. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't …

IOA forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
11 months, 3 weeks ago

IOA forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Wednesday announced a three-member ad-hoc committee, headed by its Executive Committee member Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, to run the Wrestling Federation of India following the newly-elected federation’s ‘suspension.’ Two days ago, the Union Sports Ministry had asked the WFI to suspend its activities following some arbitrary decisions taken by its newly-elected president and requested the IOA …

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on December 27 constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body for not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions. The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the WFI, three days after it elected new office bearers with Brij …

Rahul Gandhi surprises wrestlers with his early morning visit to akhara in Haryana
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi surprises wrestlers with his early morning visit to akhara in Haryana

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning paid a “surprise” visit to a prominent akhara in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh town, adjoining the national capital, and interacted with young wrestlers training under Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia. वर्षों की जीतोड़ मेहनत, धैर्य एवं अप्रतिम अनुशासन के साथ अपने खून और पसीने से मिट्टी …

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023

News 18  

In a landmark year which saw India register their highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Games, another big talking point around the conversation of sport in the nation was the prolonged fight by the nation’s top wrestlers against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment against women wrestlers. The hartal was called off and …

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Virendra Akhara, Chhara village, Bahadurgarh, Haryana amid controversy around the Wrestling Federation Of India. Priyanka Gandhi met wrestler Sakshi Malik Earlier, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Sakshi Malik at the wrestler's residence to express her solidarity with Malik who announced her retirement from wrestling in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as the …

Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers amid award return spree
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi meets Bajrang Punia, other wrestlers amid award return spree

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met Bajrang Puni and other wrestlers in Haryana in the wake of protest over the new chief of the Wrestling Federation of India and the Sports Ministry's subsequent suspension of the federation's newly-elected body. Bajrang Punia said Rahul Gandhi visited the arena in Chhara to see the day-to-day exercise routine of wrestlers and even …

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 …

Pawar Welcomes Suspension of WFI
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Pawar Welcomes Suspension of WFI

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: A day after his party called the suspension of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India a ‘farce,’ NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday welcomed the union sports ministry’s decision, but said it should have been taken earlier. Pawar’s remarks have come after the Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the WFI, three days after it elected new office bearers, for …

We have not terminated WFI but suspended till further orders: Sports Ministry official
11 months, 4 weeks ago

We have not terminated WFI but suspended till further orders: Sports Ministry official

India TV News  

Indian wrestling has witnessed a lot of commotion lately and it is adversely impacting the future of the sport in the country. The Sports Ministry of India suspended the newly elected Sanjay Singh-led WFI for its "hasty decision" to conduct the U-15 and U-20 nationals without giving enough time for wrestlers to prepare for the same and not keeping all …

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit
1 year ago

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit

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 federal sports ministry on …

Bajrang Punia willing to take back Padma Shri following suspension of WFI activities by sports ministry
1 year ago

Bajrang Punia willing to take back Padma Shri following suspension of WFI activities by sports ministry

Op India  

Rebel wrestler Bajrang Punia welcomed the Sports Ministry’s action against the Wrestling Federation of India announced earlier in the day on 24th December. Reacting to media reports that the Sports Ministry has suspended all the activities of the Newly elected WFI body till further notice, Bajrang Punia hailed it as a ‘right decision’. #WATCH | On suspension of the newly …

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended
1 year ago

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended

The Hindu  

Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India elected a new governing council to run the sport in India, the Union Ministry of Sports directed the body to suspend all activities. In a letter to the IOA, the Sports Ministry wrote, “it is requested that an Ad-Hoc committee may be constituted by the IOA to manage and control the affairs …

Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India led by Sanjay Singh
1 year ago

Sports Ministry suspends newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India led by Sanjay Singh

The Hindu  

The Union Sports Ministry has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India body under the leadership of newly elected president Sanjay Singh. May explore legal options, says Sanjay Singh Reacting to the development, Mr. Sanjay Singh said the WFI will seek revocation of its suspension by explaining to the government that it has not flouted any rules while taking decisions and …

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'
1 year ago

Sports Ministry suspends WFI citing 'blatant disregard for procedural norms'

Hindustan Times  

The sports ministry on Sunday suspended the newly-elected executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India, just three days after the new body, led by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Kumar Singh swept the polls. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh at the former's residence Calling it …

Why did Sports Ministry suspend Sanjay Singh-led WFI? | EXPLAINED
1 year ago

Why did Sports Ministry suspend Sanjay Singh-led WFI? | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The Sports Ministry of India has suspended the newly appointed Sanjay Singh-led Wrestling Federation of India after it found it in violation of the constitutions of the WFI. "As per clause 3 of preamble of constitution of WFI, object of the WFI, among others, is to arrange holding of Senior, Junior and Sub Junior National Championships as per UWW Rules …

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 …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee is “closely” following the developments in Indian wrestling and “supporting” the United World Wrestling in resolving the issue, said the IOC director of communication Mark Adams on Sunday. Adams, who is here for the IOC Session when asked if the International Olympic Committee had spoken to Indian Olympic Association or any other officials about the issues …

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court
1 year, 2 months ago

Harassment allegations motivated: Former WFI chief to Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday refuted sexual harassment allegations levelled against him, saying that they are “cosmetic” and “motivated”. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh says the charges are “cosmetic” Read here: Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply Singh made the submission before a the …

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says

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 The outgoing chief of India’s …

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the backdrop of the wrestlers’ protest over various issues, United World Wrestling, the world governing body for the sport, has provisionally suspended the Wrestling Federation of India primarily for not conducting its elections on time. As per the UWW letter to the Indian Olympic Association appointed ad-hoc committee, which is running the WFI in the …

Indian wrestling federation suspended after harassment scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian wrestling federation suspended after harassment scandal

Al Jazeera  

World body announces suspension over India’s failure to hold elections after its federation chief was charged with sexual misconduct. The Wrestling Federation of India has been suspended by the sport’s world governing body for not holding elections after its chief was charged with sexual misconduct. India’s top wrestlers staged weeks of sit-in protests in New Delhi this year to demand …

Wrestling Federation of India membership suspended by world body
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestling Federation of India membership suspended by world body

India TV News  

The United World Wrestling has taken a massive step by indefinitely suspending the Wrestling Federation of India with immediate effect. The WFI has been making the headlines over the last few months for all the wrong reasons and now the immediate suspension by the World Wrestling Body comes due to the federation failing to conduct elections. Four candidates including Sanjay …

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia are reportedly making efforts to stop Sanjay Singh from becoming the next WFI president and have also met Sports Minister Anurag Thakur in this regards. India’s top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia are reportedly making efforts to stop UP Association vice president Sanjay Singh from becoming the next president of …

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