WFI elections set for new wrestling president with Brij Bhushan out of contention
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI elections set for new wrestling president with Brij Bhushan out of contention

The Hindu  

The much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India elections may become an interesting affair with outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp trying to keep its flock together and three surprise names in the Electoral College potentially threatening the former WFI chief’s stronghold over the federation. Some leading wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Worlds medallist Vinesh Phogat, who sought the end of Brij Bhushan – who is facing different charges including sexual harassment – and his family members’ control over the WFI, ended their long-drawn agitation following their meetings with Home Minister Amit Shah and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. “The way some names entered the voters’ list suggests it was pre-planned,” said a state association member belonging to the Brij Bhushan camp. While the Brij Bhushan camp is keen to maintain its control over WFI, a member of the wrestling fraternity, who is keeping a close watch on the developments, said a balanced formula might be devised to accommodate those who are seen as ‘wrestlers’ representatives.’

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Nationals will go ahead: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh remains adamant despite Sports Ministry's notice
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nationals will go ahead: Suspended WFI president Sanjay Singh remains adamant despite Sports Ministry's notice

India TV News  

Sanjay Singh, the newly elected and the now suspended Wrestling Federation of India president was determined to hold the senior nationals as announced by the body, despite the Union Sports Ministry directing that it won't recognise it. Singh remained defiant saying that he didn't recognise the suspension of the body nor the ad-hoc committee despite the Sports Ministry's suspension of …

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrestling Federation of India office moved out of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh's residence

India TV News  

In another decisive blow to BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India relocated its offices out of the residence of the former president on Friday, December 29. On December 24, the Sports Ministry of India interfered in the ongoing 'WFI scandal' and suspended the newly-elected body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of Brij Bhushan Singh. …

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 …

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
1 year ago

I will be away from politics of wrestling, says ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan

The Hindu  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he is “done” with the sport and the newly-elected body will now take care of it as he has many more responsibilities to look into, including next year’s Lok Sabha elections. Brij Bhushan’s comments came soon after the Sports Ministry suspended the WFI till further orders after …

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’
1 year ago

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan meets BJP chief Nadda, says ‘done with wrestling’

The Hindu  

BJP chief J P Nadda on Sunday summoned party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for a meeting in a bid to defuse the crisis that erupted as some leading wrestlers restarted their protest after people close to Singh took control of the Wrestling Federation of India. Wrestlers like Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik and World Championship medallist Vinesh …

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 …

Sports ministry suspends newly elected WFI after Sakshi Malik's retirement
1 year ago

Sports ministry suspends newly elected WFI after Sakshi Malik's retirement

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Centre has suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India till further orders. Last week, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the president of the body that controls wrestling in India. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with the newly-elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India Sanjay Singh. If …

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh
1 year ago

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh

India Today  

Newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh said the focus should be on allowing the WFI to run "peacefully" so that young wrestlers in the country do not lose out on competitions and support. Sanjay, who was alleged to be a close aide of ex-president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, responded to the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend the newly-elected …

New WFI president Sanjay Singh says being close to Brij Bhushan does not make him a “dummy candidate”
1 year ago

New WFI president Sanjay Singh says being close to Brij Bhushan does not make him a “dummy candidate”

The Hindu  

Newly appointed Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh on Saturday lashed out at the protesting grapplers for “engaging in politics” and asserted that he is not a dummy candidate of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sanjay Singh, who was elected as the president of the WFI on Thursday, is known to be a close confidante of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, …

Bajrang turned down offer to join Congress to contest Raj elections
1 year ago

Bajrang turned down offer to join Congress to contest Raj elections

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Days after India’s top wrestlers halted their months-long sit-in protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in July, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia was approached by the Congress to fight the assembly elections from Rajasthan. At the time, Bajrang and wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat were making an impassioned plea for action …

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, …

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls
1 year ago

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling in the wake of the election of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's alleged loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India's president. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik address a press conference after Sanjay Singh, an associate of BJP MP and former chief …

Sakshi Malik says new WFI President Sanjay Singh is Brij Bhushan's friend and associate, quits wrestling in press conference
1 year ago

Sakshi Malik says new WFI President Sanjay Singh is Brij Bhushan's friend and associate, quits wrestling in press conference

Op India  

The much-awaited election of the Wrestling Federation of India concluded on 21 December with Sanjay Singh elected as President. If Brij Bhushan Singh's business partner and a close aide is elected as the president of WFI, I quit wrestling…" pic.twitter.com/j1ENTRmyUN — ANI December 21, 2023 Wrestler Sakshi Malik announced that she is quitting wrestling. If somebody like Sanjay Singh, who …

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling
1 year ago

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling

The Hindu  

Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday, after Sanjay Singh was appointed President of the Wrestling Federation of India. Ahead of the elections, Tokyo Games bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi had repeatedly requested Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to stop anyone associated with Brij Bhushan from contesting the WFI polls. “It’s unfortunate that the government did not stand …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as new WFI chief
1 year ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as new WFI chief

Op India  

In the Wrestling Federations of India elections held on Thursday, former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh‘s close aide Sanjay Singh emerged as the winner. Therefore we will organise the national camps so that our players can prepare for the games.” #WATCH | Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh elected as the new president of the …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Loyalist Sanjay Singh Becomes New WFI President
1 year ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Loyalist Sanjay Singh Becomes New WFI President

News 18  

Sanjay Singh on Thursday became the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India with his panel comfortably winning most of the posts in the delayed polls as outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indirect control over the sports body. They had accused Brij Bhushan of sexually harassing women wrestlers, including juniors, and managed to mobilise huge support from …

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces
1 year ago

WFI elections to be held on December 21, returning officer announces

The Hindu  

The much-delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections will be held on December 21 and the results will be announced the same day, said returning officer for the polls on Saturday. Kumar said polling, counting of votes and declaration of results will be done on the same day and the result of the elections shall be subject to the outcome of …

Wrestling Federation of India election date to be announced after December 8
1 year ago

Wrestling Federation of India election date to be announced after December 8

The Hindu  

The notification to hold the stalled Wrestling Federation of India elections could be issued on or after December 8, the date set for inclusion of any changes in the electoral college published earlier this year. The Supreme Court recently set aside the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, paving the way for the process to elect the …

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 …

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Suspended by Wrestling's World Body, No Indian Flag at World C'ships

The Quint  

The Wrestling Federation of India has been run by an ad-hoc body since January this year when the country's leading wrestlers started a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, that has since resulted in six female wrestlers filing FIRs of sexual harassment against him. After much delay, the election was set to take place on 12 August …

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 …

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Brij Bhushan's close aide doesn't become WFI president: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh making efforts to ensure Brij Bhushan's close aide doesn't become WFI president: Report

India TV News  

India's ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are going all out to ensure that the outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide Sanjay Singh doesn't become the next chief in the elections to be held on Saturday, August 12. Bajrang and Vinesh, who were at the forefront of the 38-day wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar against Brij …

WFI Elections: Anita Sheoran, Sanjay Singh vie for president’s post at Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: Anita Sheoran, Sanjay Singh vie for president’s post at Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

International wrestler Anita Sheoran will take on Sanjay Kumar Singh in the contest for the president’s post in the Wrestling Federation of India elections to be held on Saturday. While Anita, a 2010 Commonwealth Games champion, is a witness against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case, Sanjay is a candidate from the outgoing president’s …

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-way contest between Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran for WFI president's post

The Hindu  

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President as it has become a two-way contest for the top post following withdrawal of other candidates. Two other candidates in the fray for the top post, Dushyant Sharma and another Brij Bhushan loyalist Jai Prakash withdrew their nominations on Saturday, according to source in …

WFI elections: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh and Anita Sheoran for president's post
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI elections: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh and Anita Sheoran for president's post

Firstpost  

Anita Sheoran filed her nomination as representative of the Odisha unit even as she is from Haryana and employed with the state police. Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President as it has become a two-way contest for the top post following withdrawal of other candidates. Two other candidates in the …

WFI Elections: Four in Contention for President Post, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Camp Files 18 Nominations
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: Four in Contention for President Post, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Camp Files 18 Nominations

News 18  

Four candidates, including outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s close aide Sanjay Singh from UP, filed nominations for the post of president amid fanfare at the Olympic Bhawan here on Monday. The Brij Bhushan camp claims to have the support of 22 of the 25 state units and, after filing their nominations, expressed “confidence” of winning …

Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him
1 year, 4 months ago

Outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claims 22 out of 25 state units attended meeting hosted by him

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers, added that he will announce ‘his candidates’ for the upcoming WFI elections on Monday. New Delhi: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him on Sunday, adding that “his candidates” for …

WFI Elections: 22 state units attended meeting, says Brij Bhushan; WFI posts to be known on Monday
1 year, 4 months ago

WFI Elections: 22 state units attended meeting, says Brij Bhushan; WFI posts to be known on Monday

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him on Sunday, adding that “his candidates” for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31. Brij Bhushan, against whom the country’s six top wrestlers including Olympic medallists Bajranj Punia …

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him in New Delhi on July 30, adding that "his candidates" for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31. Mr. Brij Bhushan, against whom the country's six top wrestlers …

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI election nomination closing date
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI election nomination closing date

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has convened a meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel, which will contest the upcoming WFI elections to elect the new office-bearers. Outgoing WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar confirmed that a meeting had been scheduled by Brij Bhushan on July 30, though he did not specify the venue. Punjab Wrestling …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son Karan excluded from Wrestling Federation of India electoral rolls
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son Karan excluded from Wrestling Federation of India electoral rolls

Firstpost  

The electoral college list for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections. Read | Selection controversy is not new to wrestling but a paradigm shift is …

Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar
1 year, 4 months ago

Brij Bhushan, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar

The Hindu  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India elections, but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies. Read | Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member “How can an …

WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation
1 year, 5 months ago

WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation

The Hindu  

The much-delayed elections of the Wrestling Federation of India will be conducted on August 12, it was announced on Friday, but the state of Maharashtra will not be part of the poll process as Returning Officer Justice MM Kumar declared that both rival factions were ineligible for participation. Panel heard the aggrieved representatives of the state bodies but the polls …

WFI elections: Gauhati High Court fixes July 28 as next date for hearing
1 year, 5 months ago

WFI elections: Gauhati High Court fixes July 28 as next date for hearing

The Hindu  

The delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections were pushed further on Monday with the Gauhati High Court fixing July 28 as the next date for hearing the petition, filed by the Assam Wrestling Association. The WFI elections were to be conducted on July 11 but the Gauhati High Court had stayed the polls, following Assam Wrestling Association’s plea seeking right …

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today
1 year, 6 months ago

Chargesheet against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Likely To Be Filed Today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi Police is likely to file the chargesheet in the sexual assault case against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday. The demands of wrestlers included the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, withdrawal of FIRs against the wrestlers, removal of Brij Bhushan and any of his family member from the …

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest WFI elections, says report
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI elections: None of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest WFI elections, says report

Firstpost  

None of the family members of the Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will contest the upcoming federation elections scheduled for July 6, sources told PTI on Tuesday. The news comes after Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, in a meeting with protesting wrestlers earlier this month, promised that neither the outgoing Singh’s family members nor his associates will …

WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI elections to be held on July 6, result on same day

The Hindu  

The Wrestling Federation of India’s much awaited elections will take place on July 6, the returning officer announced in a notification issued on Tuesday. In his notification issued on Tuesday, the returning office wrote, “Whereas, the last date of receiving two nominations from each State/UT for constituting the electoral college has been fixed as 5.00 p.m of 19th June,2023, all …

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday appointed Justice Mahesh Mittal, former chief justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the returning officer to conduct the Wrestling Federation of India elections on July 4. We look forward to your confirmation of acceptance and smooth conduct of the elections of WFI,” IOA’s joint secretary and acting CEO Kalyan Chaube wrote in …

First step taken towards WFI elections, IOA ad-hoc panel gathers voters list
1 year, 6 months ago

First step taken towards WFI elections, IOA ad-hoc panel gathers voters list

The Hindu  

With the government setting a June 30 deadline for Wrestling Federation of India elections, the IOA ad-hoc committee has taken the first step towards conducting the impending polls by gathering the voters list, which will be required to form the electoral college. The third member of the ad-hoc committee - a retired high court judge under whose supervision the elections …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says ready for probe but won't resign, blames Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

GONDA : Facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said he is ready for "any kind of investigation" but won't resign from his post as it would mean he has accepted the charges against him. Taking a strong exception to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's meeting with the wrestlers on …

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on Monday threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and also sought to mobilise nationwide support by appealing to khaps, panchayats and several other organisations to back their cause. On a day when the Sports Ministry stalled the Wrestling Federation of India …

WFI Elections Put on Hold Amid Stir; Wrestlers Move SC Against Brij Bhushan, Seek Support from Parties
1 year, 8 months ago

WFI Elections Put on Hold Amid Stir; Wrestlers Move SC Against Brij Bhushan, Seek Support from Parties

News 18  

A day after the protest over the issue of sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh resumed at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, protesting wrestlers have moved the Supreme Court seeking FIR against the wrestling body chief. -Wrestlers Move SC Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan: Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat and six others have moved Supreme …

Won't contest for president's post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code: Brij Bhushan
1 year, 8 months ago

Won't contest for president's post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code: Brij Bhushan

The Hindu  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is awaiting a report by a government panel on the sexual harassment allegations against him, confirmed on April 16 that he will not contest for the president's post in WFI election on May 7 but hinted that he might look for a new role within the federation. Brij Bhushan has served three four-year terms as …

Brij Bhushan: Won’t contest for president’s post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code
1 year, 8 months ago

Brij Bhushan: Won’t contest for president’s post in WFI elections on May 7, will follow Sports Code

The Hindu  

The Wrestling Federation of India has decided to hold its elections on May 7 in Delhi. The beleaguered WFI chief, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, against whom some prominent wrestlers levelled several charges, will not contest for the post of president. Prasood following the federation’s special general body meeting and executive body meeting at Gonda, alongside the National Open Ranking Tournament and …

Wrestling row: WFI chief Brij Bhushan appears before oversight committee, denies all allegations
1 year, 9 months ago

Wrestling row: WFI chief Brij Bhushan appears before oversight committee, denies all allegations

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The sidelined WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Tuesday appeared before the government-appointed oversight committee, which is investigating into sexual abuse allegations against him, and outrightly rejected all the charges. The Committee, led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom, was formed on January 23 to investigate into the claims made by country’s top wrestlers that Wrestling Federation …

WFI’s emergency general council meeting called off
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI’s emergency general council meeting called off

The Hindu  

Wrestling Federation of India’s has called off its emergency general council meeting that was supposed to take place in Ayodhya today. Only a day before, the Union Sports Ministry had suspended “all ongoing activities with immediate effect”, of the WFI including the Ranking Tournament in Gonda, U.P., in light of allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against the sports body's …

OPINION | WFI chief to step aside, Centre must ensure wrestlers must not be harassed in future
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | WFI chief to step aside, Centre must ensure wrestlers must not be harassed in future

India TV News  

India's top wrestlers called off their protest post-Friday midnight, after the Sports Ministry agreed to set up an Oversight Committee to look into allegations of sexual harassment levelled by female wrestlers. Though the standoff is over, apprehensions of both male and female wrestlers need to be looked into, because the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a powerful person …

Wrestlers Protest: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says will 'expose political conspiracy' in press conference today
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says will 'expose political conspiracy' in press conference today

Firstpost  

Under pressure to resign from his position over allegations of sexual exploitation of women wrestlers, Wrestling Federation of India chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said he will “expose” the “political conspiracy” on Friday afternoon in a press conference. MUST READ: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: All you need to know about WFI president accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers The …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Says He Hasn't Spoken With Amit Shah And Anurag Thakur, Won't Resign as WFI Chief
1 year, 11 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Says He Hasn't Spoken With Amit Shah And Anurag Thakur, Won't Resign as WFI Chief

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has maintained he will not resign from the post after damning allegations levelled against him by top India wrestlers who are staging a protest against his regime in the national capital since Wednesday. Brij Bhushan says he will respond to the accusations later on Friday after 4 PM during a press …

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