Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'
5 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics, BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh said on Wednesday that her disqualification was a ‘loss for the country.’ Wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Singh is the son of fellow BJP leader and ex-Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India. Meanwhile, on the disqualification of Vinesh, who would have become India's first-ever female wrestler to clinch at least a silver at the Olympics, prime minister Narendra Modi called her a ‘champion among champions.’ “Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! However, pointing to the Brij Bhushan episode, a Congress MP claimed that a ‘conspiracy’ was hatched to get Phogat disqualified.

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2024 Year in Sport, Wrestling: The shadow of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh’s Paris heartbreak and political turn, Bajrang’s doping hurdle
2 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 Year in Sport, Wrestling: The shadow of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh’s Paris heartbreak and political turn, Bajrang’s doping hurdle

The Hindu  

2024 was a chaotic year for Indian wrestling. The crisis between protesting wrestlers and former Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was front and centre of the ecosystem right at the start of the year. FEBRUARY Following the protests by the country’s topmost wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India for alleged sexual abuse by its then chief, Brij Bhushan …

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik's Jaw-Dropping Revelations: Former Wrestling Federation of India Chief Accused of Sexual Harassment

Hindustan Times  

Sakshi Malik, an Olympic bronze medallist, has come forward with explosive allegations against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Malik claims that Singh attempted to sexually harass her in 2012 during an Asian Junior Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She alleges that Singh summoned her to his hotel room under the pretext of speaking with her parents, …

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny
2 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
4 months 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 …

‘Bhupinder Hooda Created Rift, Divided Family…’: Babita Phogat On Cousin Vinesh Joining Congress
4 months ago

‘Bhupinder Hooda Created Rift, Divided Family…’: Babita Phogat On Cousin Vinesh Joining Congress

News 18  

Wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Tuesday accused former Haryana Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda of creating a rift in her family after her cousin and Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the grand old party last week. Vinesh took a haste decision, says Babita The BJP leader also criticised Vinesh for her ‘haste decision’ to …

Haryana assembly polls: Mahavir Phogat opposes Vinesh’s decision to join politics
4 months ago

Haryana assembly polls: Mahavir Phogat opposes Vinesh’s decision to join politics

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler-turned politician Vinesh Phogat’s uncle and BJP leader Mahavir Phogat on Monday said that he was against Vinesh joining the politics and contesting from Julana assembly segment in Jind. BJP leader Mahavir Phogat Talking to media at his native village Balali in Charkhi Dadri, Mahavir said that Vinesh should have focused on her game to win a gold medal in …

Keep quiet, BJP tells Brij Bhushan as poll temperature peaks
4 months, 1 week ago

Keep quiet, BJP tells Brij Bhushan as poll temperature peaks

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid heat and dust over Haryana Assembly polls, the BJP has reportedly advised Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of the Wrestling Federation of India, to refrain from making frequent statements about wrestlers that could escalate tensions ahead of the polls. Singh, who has faced accusations of sexual harassment from prominent athletes like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, …

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'
4 months, 1 week ago

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'

ABP News  

Gonda, Sep 8 Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday accused the Hooda family of Congress of conspiring against him by using wrestlers as wager just as Pandavas had put Draupadi at stake. Singh, a former chief of Wrestling Federation of India, was last year accused of sexual assault by several female wrestlers, who sat on a protest …

Brij Bhushan Singh compares Bhupinder Hooda and his family to Pandavas, says country won't forgive them
4 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan Singh compares Bhupinder Hooda and his family to Pandavas, says country won't forgive them

Hindustan Times  

Former Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday compared former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his family to the Pandavas. Brij Bhushan and Vinesh Phogat His statement followed the joining of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia into the Congress. Singh alleged that their joining proves the wrestlers’ protests against him were part …

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them
4 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them

The Hindu  

Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the BJP on Saturday, saying that the saffron party takes a stand for those who do wrong and that the Congress raises its voice against the wrong. The statement came following claims made by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that the wrestler's protest was politically motivated by the Congress. On …

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress
4 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress

The Hindu  

A day after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress party, former Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said this development proves that the entire wrestlers' movement was a "conspiracy" against him and the Congress party was behind it. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Mr. Singh said that just when the wrestler's …

Brij Bhushan's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress: 'Bhupinder Hooda wrote the script’
4 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan's first reaction as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia join Congress: 'Bhupinder Hooda wrote the script’

Hindustan Times  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, hit out at several top Congress leaders on Saturday, a day after wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joined the Congress ahead of the Haryana assembly elections. The Congress, together with the wrestlers, has undermined wrestling in this country.” Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, …

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, set to contest Haryana election as Congress candidates

Hindustan Times  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are likely to contest the Haryana assembly elections from Julana and Badli seats, respectively as Congress candidates, party sources said. The development comes shortly after Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana …

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Meeting Rahul Gandhi Gives Pace To Speculation On Wrestlers' Political Careers
4 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Meeting Rahul Gandhi Gives Pace To Speculation On Wrestlers' Political Careers

ABP News  

Specualtions are rife about Olympic wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the Congress party ahead of the Assembly polls in Haryana. According to ABP News sources, the Congress party is likely to field the two athletes in the upcoming assembly polls. Initially Rahul Gandhi wanted only Bajrang to fight the polls, but Vinesh also expressed her desire to make …

When is Vinesh Phogat joining politics? Wrestler attending farmers' protest at Shambhu border replies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

When is Vinesh Phogat joining politics? Wrestler attending farmers' protest at Shambhu border replies

Hindustan Times  

Olympian Vinesh Phogat on Saturday refrained from commenting on her political plans as she joined the protesting farmers at the Shambhu border. Olympian Vinesh Phogat being felicitated at a farmers' rally on the 200th day of their ongoing protest at Shambhu border. Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers at the Shambhu border as their protest, demanding a legal guarantee for the …

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC admonishes Brij Bhushan Singh over plea: 'Nothing but an oblique way'

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday admonished former Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for filing a plea to quash the trial court's proceedings in a sexual harassment case after the charges were framed. Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh arrives to appear before the …

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

New Indian Express  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to provide immediate relief for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a petition filed by him challenging the FIR, chargesheet as well as all the trial court proceedings in a case related to sexual harassment of several female wrestlers. Singh, who faces charges of sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation, …

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP MP Brij Bhushan moves Delhi HC against trial in local court

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the ongoing trial before a local court in relation to the sexual harassment allegations against him levelled by women wrestlers. Mr. Singh has sought the quashing of legal proceedings, including the FIR and the trial court order that framed charges against him. A Delhi court …

Delhi Police deny withdrawing security of women wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment
4 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, …

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her
5 months 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 to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
5 months ago

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India on August 17, confirmed her teammate Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. Vinesh witnessed a heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after she was disqualified hours before her final bout for a gold medal match on August 7. But a big controversy hit the 33rd Summer Games after the organisers disqualified …

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Hours after wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling, her uncle Mahavir Phogat and his daughter Babita Phogat said they would urge the top wrestler, once she returns, to reconsider her decision and begin preparation for the next Olympics. Mahavir Phogat On Thursday morning, Vinesh took to X to announce her decision to quit the game a day after she …

Vinesh Phogat's uncle calls former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda's 'Rajya Sabha seat' comment 'political stunt'
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat's uncle calls former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda's 'Rajya Sabha seat' comment 'political stunt'

Live Mint  

Mahavir also claimed that the Phogat sisters – Gita and Babita – were not given the right roles by the then Congress government in Haryana after their accolades. After Congress veteran Bhupinder Hooda suggested a Rajya Sabha seat for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, her uncle Mahavir Phogat on Thursday dismissed it as a "political stunt" and claimed that the former Haryana …

Dhankar vs Derek O'Brien : TMC MP slammed for ‘shouting at Chair’ | Watch
5 months, 1 week ago

Dhankar vs Derek O'Brien : TMC MP slammed for ‘shouting at Chair’ | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday condemned Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’ Brien's behaviour in the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’ Brien in the Rajya Sabha on August 7. Amid ruckus in the House over the issue of wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics, Dhankhar accused the TMC MP …

'How Dare You...': Dhankhar Schools Derek In Massive Rajya Sabha Ruckus Over Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

'How Dare You...': Dhankhar Schools Derek In Massive Rajya Sabha Ruckus Over Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

News 18  

High drama played out in Rajya Sabha on Thursday over wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics. As the Opposition leaders began seeking permission to speak on the issue, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien shouted in the House, drawing Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ire. #WATCH | Opposition walks out from Rajya Sabha over the issue of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from …

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news
5 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Aap hari nahi, haraya gaya hai’: Bajrang Punia as Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling after Olympic disqualification
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Aap hari nahi, haraya gaya hai’: Bajrang Punia as Vinesh Phogat quits wrestling after Olympic disqualification

Live Mint  

Bajrang Punia, in a message posted on X on Thursday, congratulated Vinesh Phogat on the conclusion of a fine wrestling career, calling her the daughter of the country and the pride of the nation. In a social media announcement on Thursday, 29-year-old wrestler Vinesh Phogat, disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for being 100 grams overweight just before Wednesday's gold …

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
5 months, 1 week ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

The disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics has sparked a heated debate, not only on the sporting front but also in the political arena. The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT-NOMINATED RS SEAT, acknowledging the extraordinary mettle she …

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’
5 months, 1 week ago

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’

Live Mint  

Amid allegations of ‘conspiracy’ against disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has demanded that she be awarded Bharat Ratna. “The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT -NOMINATED …

Govt made Vinesh Phogat 'fall girl': Oppn cries ‘conspiracy’ over Olympics setback
5 months, 1 week ago

Govt made Vinesh Phogat 'fall girl': Oppn cries ‘conspiracy’ over Olympics setback

Hindustan Times  

‘Conspiracy’ was the buzzword for the opposition leaders as they targeted the Narendra Modi-led government over the shocking disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics. Calling it a “black day” for Indian sports, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala reminded that Vinesh Phogat was at the forefront of the wrestlers' protest demanding action against former wrestling federation chief and …

India's appeal of no use, Vinesh Phogat won't get Olympic medal as disqualification will stand: World wrestling chief
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Conspiracy charges, slugfest; who is to blame for wrestler being overweight before final?
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Conspiracy charges, slugfest; who is to blame for wrestler being overweight before final?

Live Mint  

It was heartbreak for lakhs of Indians as wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she weighed in 100 grams extra before the women's 50kg final against American Sarah Hildebrandt. What IOA said: — It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the women's wrestling 50kg class. What …

‘It happens. What to do’: Sudha Murty on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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, …

’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

’Extremely sad for…’: WFI President Sanjay Singh on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from Paris Olympics

Live Mint  

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics was extremely sad for the country. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Singh said, “It is extremely sad for the country that we missed our first gold medal in Women's Wrestling because of the overweight issue.” He added that our athletes are very …

‘Modi govt’s failure, sinister conspiracy': Congress on Vinesh Phogat row
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Modi govt’s failure, sinister conspiracy': Congress on Vinesh Phogat row

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala claimed on Wednesday that a sinister conspiracy was behind the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics final. Let us not forget that this is the same Vinesh Phogat who protested at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for 140 days in 2023 as the Modi Government looked sideways and did not give justice to her. Let us …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: IOA has lodged strong protest — what Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told Lok Sabha
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: IOA has lodged strong protest — what Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha about the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Olympics after she was found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final. Mandaviya said IOA President PT Usha has been directed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take appropriate action. What Mandaviya said: — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was playing in …

PM Modi directed IOA to act on Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification: Sports minister in Lok Sabha
5 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi directed IOA to act on Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification: Sports minister in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the Indian Olympic Association has registered a strong protest with the United World Wrestling against Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she was found overweight ahead of her gold medal bout. Making a detailed statement in the Lok Sabha regarding Phogat's shocking disqualification, Mansukh Mandaviya said Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’

Live Mint  

Indian athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday ahead of her gold medal match — sparking calls for the Indian government to file an appeal. We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country,” said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Sports Minister Mansukh …

Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and more support Vinesh Phogat after Olympics disqualification: 'How devastated you must be’
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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. …

‘File a strong protest regarding disqualification if it helps Vinesh’: PM Modi to IOA president PT Usha
5 months, 1 week ago

‘File a strong protest regarding disqualification if it helps Vinesh’: PM Modi to IOA president PT Usha

Op India  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was aiming to win a gold medal for India at the Paris Olympics, faced a shocking disqualification from her event just hours before the final. He instructed PT Usha to exhaust all options to support Ms. Phogat’s case, including filing a strong protest against the disqualification if necessary. PM Narendra Modi spoke to IOA President PT …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: ‘Whole country stands with you,’ Rahul Gandhi tells wrestler
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: ‘Whole country stands with you,’ Rahul Gandhi tells wrestler

Live Mint  

Hours after India's Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat—competing in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris Olympics 2024—was disqualified, messages are pouring in for her to be strong. Gandhi took to X and wrote, "It is unfortunate that Vinesh Phogat, India's pride, who reached the finals after defeating world champion wrestlers, was disqualified on technical grounds. Even today the whole …

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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