WATCH- Vinesh Phogat: The fight is to save wrestling and Indian sports from people like Brij Bhushan; full press conference
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH- Vinesh Phogat: The fight is to save wrestling and Indian sports from people like Brij Bhushan; full press conference

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik said that the wrestlers will continue staying at Jantar Mantar, despite Delhi police agreeing to register an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday. Fight does not end at the FIR” said Sakshi during an interaction with the media. The Supreme Court recorded Solicitor General’s submission that an FIR will be registered, taking on record an affidavit placed by senior advocate Kapil Sibal in a sealed cover regarding “apparent danger to the safety of a minor girl who is an alleged victim of sexual harassment” Meanwhile, fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat said: “We still don’t have trust in Delhi police. “We have been here for six days, no one invited us and we’re not going anywhere.” said Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia.

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Vinesh Phogat Denies Accusations of Greed, Says Fight Cannot Be Weak
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Denies Accusations of Greed, Says Fight Cannot Be Weak

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat has denied Sakshi Malik's allegations that people in close touch with her and Bajrang Punia had filled their minds with 'greed'. In her book titled Witness, Sakshi had said that the decision of Vinesh and Bajrang to accept exemption from the Asian Games trials last year had hurt the image of the wrestlers’ protests against former Wrestling Federation …

Vinesh Phogat Denies Claims of Manipulation and Threat to Her Career
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Denies Claims of Manipulation and Threat to Her Career

News 18  

Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has responded to fellow grappler Sakshi Malik's claims that people close to her and Bajrang Punia had started polluting their minds with greed. Phogat expressed her disagreement and stated that she would continue to fight for justice, emphasizing that the fight cannot be weak as long as she and her colleagues are alive.

'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 …

Nothing can be done: World wrestling chief on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh
1 year ago

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

The Hindu  

The ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling took a fresh twist on Wednesday when hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, a situation for which they blamed top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Braving cold conditions, the junior wrestlers arrived at Jantar …

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

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

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

Wrestlers not to continue street protest, say fight will be a legal battle now
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers not to continue street protest, say fight will be a legal battle now

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after asserting that they could hit the streets again to resume their agitation against WFI chief, the protesting wrestlers on Sunday said the fight against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be fought in the court and not on roads. This fight will continue, whether it is on the mat or off the mat, but the fight …

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian

Live Mint  

Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers' protest was not politically motivated. Country's top wrestlers including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation. Leaders from different political parties, including Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work
1 year, 7 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 …

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday rejected media reports which claimed that they have withdrawn from the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia address a press conference during their ongoing protest against the alleged sexual …

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways

Hindustan Times  

Evicted from their Jantar Mantar protest site on May 28, top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed work in the Railways. Records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the high drama in Haridwar where the trio stopped short of …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

That's all it took on May 28 for the wrestlers to be dragged and detained at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police swooped in to clear the protest site. We take a look at some of the key figures in the protest: Bajrang Punia: “Getting justice for these girls will mean more to me than an Olympics medal” A soft-spoken man, …

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?
1 year, 7 months ago

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?

The Hindu  

A little over one month after they had began protesting at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harrassment, India’s top wrestlers including Olympic and World medallists Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were on Sunday detained by Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. The wrestlers …

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament

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 Police in New Delhi have …

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests
1 year, 7 months ago

Abhinav Bindra follows Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri; Reacts to wrestlers’ protests

The Hindu  

Abhinav Bindra, India’s gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, took to Twitter to react to the police detaining the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on Sunday. We must ensure that if such situations arise, they are dealt with utmost sensitivity… — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY May 29, 2023 A little over one month after the wrestlers …

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Protest in Jantar Mantar Won't Be Allowed, Find Another Site: Delhi Police Tells Wrestlers

News 18  

A day after the Delhi Police cleared the sit-in site of the protesting wrestlers, the security force on Monday said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar. ”If the wrestlers will apply for permission to stage their sit-in again in the future, they will be allowed to do so at …

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police booked the organisers of the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and their supporters on charges of rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty after some of them were detained while marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those detained after a scuffle with security …

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Even after a month of continuous protests against the alleged sexual misconduct by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, top wrestlers, who have once clinched medals for India at the international forums, have been struggling at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister …

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march

Al Jazeera  

Several wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been detained as they tried to march to India’s new parliament building in New Delhi to demand the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The wrestlers originally held demonstrations in January to demand action again Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has …

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 …

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on May 20 warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers. A protesting wrestler said the decision of the khaps could hurt the …

‘Can’t put a price on medals’: wrestlers slam Brij Bhushan’s remark
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Can’t put a price on medals’: wrestlers slam Brij Bhushan’s remark

The Hindu  

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday slammed Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after the Wrestling Federation of India president purportedly said that the protesting wrestlers should return their prize money instead of their medals as “they are only worth ₹15”. Mr. Singh, who is in the eye of a storm for allegedly sexually harassing women wrestlers, purportedly said …

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 8 months ago

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat

The Hindu  

Agitating wrestlers on May 15 evening gathered in large numbers and marched in protest from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place stating that they are planning on taking their protest “global” and have approached other Olympic players and sportspersons for support in demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Since April 23, India’s ace wrestlers …

Hundreds throng Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers; mahapanchayat reminds of farmers movement
1 year, 8 months ago

Hundreds throng Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers; mahapanchayat reminds of farmers movement

The Hindu  

Hundreds of farmers and khap leaders thronged Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday reminding the capital of the scenes of the 13-month-long farmers protest as a khap mahapanchayat was organised in support of the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The protesters mainly gathered at the site from parts of Haryana, …

Wrestlers' protest: Athletes hold candle march against WFI, Brij Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Athletes hold candle march against WFI, Brij Bhushan

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest update: The Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India and its president Brij Bhushan Singh held a candle march on Sunday near the Jantar Mantar. Politicos on wrestlers protest: On Friday, Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij extended his support to the protesting wrestlers near Jantar Mantar. On Wednesday, the Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha …

Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’ - The Hindu
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’ - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Hurt by the “boorish behaviour of the Delhi Police”, protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on May 4 offered to return their medals and awards to the government, saying these honours are of no use if they are being subjected to such humiliation. "When police is pushing us, abusing us, misbehaving then they don't see that we are Padma …

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Ruckus broke out at the wrestlers protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar late on Wednesday with the wrestlers alleging that they were manhandled by cops. According to reports, Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti had brought folding cots for the wrestlers are Jantar Mantar and the police tried to stop him, it was at this moment that an …

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke out at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and personnel of the Delhi Police late on May 3. A minor altercation took place in which Mr. Bharti was detained along with two others.” ‘Abused, hit with sticks’ Bajrang Punia, who is among those leading the …

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
1 year, 8 months ago

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

Hindustan Times  

A scuffle broke out between Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, news agency ANI reported. Read here: 'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha Four people, including Congress leader Deepender Hooda and AAP leader Somnath Bharti, were detained following the scuffle, police said. Earlier on Wednesday, Indian Olympic Association …

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and Delhi Police personnel late on Wednesday with the former alleging that some officers attacked them with batons. In another video, wrestler Vinesh Phogat alleged that one wrestler “suffered head injuries in the attack” and that the cops also “misbehaved …

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

The Hindu  

Days after saying the protesting wrestlers were being indisciplined and a day after being heavily criticised by them, IOA president P.T. While Usha refused to talk to the assembled media, she spent time with the three protesting wrestlers who later expressed thanks for her visit. “Even though she did not directly say anything about ending the protest, she did say …

Wrestlers' protest intensifies after midnight scuffle with cops, Vinesh Phogat says 'will return all medals'
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' protest intensifies after midnight scuffle with cops, Vinesh Phogat says 'will return all medals'

India Today  

The ongoing wrestlers' protest intensified on Thursday morning after a scuffle broke out between protesting grapplers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar late Wednesday night. Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who said that a Delhi police personnel manhandled and shoved protesting grapplers, today said "she will return all her medals". #WATCH | Delhi: A scuffle breaks out between protesting wrestlers and …

Hang Me But Wrestling Activity Should Not Stop: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Hang Me But Wrestling Activity Should Not Stop: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Monday that all activity in the sport had come to a standstill in the last four months due to protests by the country’s top wrestlers. Allow the cadet nationals to take place, whosoever organises it… be it Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, but don’t stop the activity,” said Brij Bhushan …

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar: ‘Fight is for…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar: ‘Fight is for…’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday joined the wrestlers in their protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Navjot Sidhu joined wrestlers in their protest against WFI chief Questioning why the FIR against Brij Bhushan was delayed, Sidhu said, “To know what is right and not to do, it is the worst cowardice”. Six days …

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 get support from Opposition politicians
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police on Saturday provided protesting wrestlers the copy of an FIR filed against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the previous day over allegations of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal with wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Sangita Phogat at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Political support poured in …

Wrestlers reach Delhi Police station, receive FIR copy. 10 points
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers reach Delhi Police station, receive FIR copy. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing wrestlers' protests, Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh on Saturday said he was innocent and was ready to face investigation. Wrestlers' Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Last Sunday, several national award-winning wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, resumed their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar …

'Cut power, no water at Jantar Mantar': Bajrang Punia targets Delhi Police after FIRs against WFI chief
1 year, 8 months ago

'Cut power, no water at Jantar Mantar': Bajrang Punia targets Delhi Police after FIRs against WFI chief

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Delhi Police registered two First Information Reports against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday, Olympic medalist Bajran Punia took to Instagram alleging that electricity was cut off at the wrestlers’ protest site. Accusing the Delhi Police of suspending food and water supply at Jantar Mantar, where India’s top wrestlers have been protesting …

‘Protest will continue until..’: Bajrang Punia on FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Protest will continue until..’: Bajrang Punia on FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India directed the Delhi Police to register a First Information Report against Wrestling Federation of India President and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in regards to the sexual harassment allegations made by female wrestlers. After the FIR directive was issued and sought a confirmation from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Delhi Police, …

Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza, Rani Rampal support protesting wrestlers: 'Difficult to watch', 'saddening'
1 year, 8 months ago

Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza, Rani Rampal support protesting wrestlers: 'Difficult to watch', 'saddening'

Firstpost  

After Neeraj Chopra and Abhinav Bindra, more sportspersons have come out in support of the protesting wrestlers. Virender Sehwag, Sania Mirza and Rani Rampal have come out in support of protesting wrestlers and demanded swift action from the authorities in order to ensure justice is served. बहुत दुःख की बात है की हमारे champions जिन्होंने देश का बड़ा नाम किया …

Protesting Indian Wrestlers Deserve More Than Just Hollow Promises
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesting Indian Wrestlers Deserve More Than Just Hollow Promises

The Quint  

Today, many of these athletes are protesting at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, three months after calling off the protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In January, the wrestlers had accused Singh and WFI officials of sexual harassment and mistreatment of wrestlers, demanding the federation be disbanded and Singh removed from office. Only once Sports …

Wrestlers resume stir, demand probe report
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers resume stir, demand probe report

Hindustan Times  

Indian wrestling plunged into turmoil afresh on Sunday as top internationals resumed their sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding that the Delhi Police register an FIR on a complaint by women wrestlers accusing the sport’s national federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually exploiting them. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi Malik during their sit-in-protest against Wrestling …

Wrestlers Protest LIVE Updates Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia Vinesh Phogat Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest WFI Wrestling Federation of India Latest News
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers Protest LIVE Updates Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia Vinesh Phogat Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest WFI Wrestling Federation of India Latest News

ABP News  

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Top wrestlers of India who staged a protest earlier this year against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have resumed their agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar with a fresh police complaint. Seven women wrestlers have registered a sexual harassment complaint against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh …

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 …

Why did Indian wrestlers protest against WFI president and coaches at Jantar Mantar?
1 year, 11 months ago

Why did Indian wrestlers protest against WFI president and coaches at Jantar Mantar?

The Hindu  

Vinesh Phogat admits she was a little thrown off when she, on the morning of 18th of January, made her way to Jantar Mantar in Central Delhi. As word spread of some of India’s most accomplished athletes on the road in New Delhi, media began to trickle in, the wrestlers were tight lipped only saying they were protesting against what …

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