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 Court seeking registration of FIR against BJP MP & WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan. But there is hope, we are sitting to fight for justice," says Sakshi Malik as wrestlers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the issue of sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “We are going to sleep and eat here till we get justice.” –Wrestlers Resume Protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar: Top Indian wrestlers resumed their protest on Sunday over the issue of sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Delhi HC restrains WFI from holding Senior Nationals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC restrains WFI from holding Senior Nationals

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has restrained the Wrestling Federation of India from organising the Senior National Championships, ruling that the ad-hoc committee set up by the Indian Olympic Association would continue to manage the affairs of WFI until such time as the Sports Ministry’s suspension order remains in force. Organisers on Friday announced a star-studded lineup including Paris …

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 …

Haryana Election: Brij Bhushan Alleges Hooda Family 'Used Wrestlers Like Pandavas Used Draupadi'
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pawan Khera slams Brij Bhushan Singh's comments on wrestlers' protest, says Congress stands with them
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

No immediate relief from HC for BJP leader and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan
3 months, 3 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, …

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, …

Orders ‘violated’, HC summons WFI chief
4 months ago

Orders ‘violated’, HC summons WFI chief

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has summoned national wrestling body chief Sanjay Kumar Singh on August 28 after finding him prima facie ‘guilty’ of contempt of court over ‘non-compliance of orders’. The Punjab and Haryana high court has summoned national wrestling body chief Sanjay Kumar on August 28. He was summoned by the high court during proceedings of a …

WFI to challenge High Court order, says Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming Worlds in danger
4 months, 1 week ago

WFI to challenge High Court order, says Indian wrestlers’ participation in upcoming Worlds in danger

The Hindu  

The Wrestling Federation of India on Friday said it will challenge the Delhi High Court order that restored the mandate of IOA’s ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the sports body, saying the “interference” could jeopardize the participation of Indian wrestlers at the upcoming World Championships. Justice Sachin Datta while passing the interim order on the plea by wrestlers …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Frame sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan: Delhi HC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of sexual harassment and other charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case lodged by female wrestlers, observing there was "sufficient evidence" against him. Meanwhile, another Delhi court will likely pronounce its order on May 20 on whether to accept a …

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court orders framing of charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

While Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court ordered framing of charges against Brij Bhushan in the sexual harassment cases filed by five wrestlers, it acquitted him of allegations filed by the sixth complainant. In a significant moment in Indian wrestling, a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a …

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 …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan to be charged with sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, orders Delhi court

Hindustan Times  

The former president of the Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Singh will be charged with sexual harassment as a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing charges against him in the sexual harassment case by female wrestlers. Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan charged with sexual harassment This winds up a long case which saw the wrestlers taking to the street against …

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court to pass order on framing charge against Brij Bhushan Singh on May 10

The Hindu  

A Delhi court is likely to pronounce its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him on May 10. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass an order on May 7, adjourned …

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi court rejects Brij Bhushan Singh's plea seeking further probe into sexual harassment case

India TV News  

In a significant development, a Delhi court on Friday dismissed BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation in the sexual harassment case. Rejecting the plea, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot scheduled May 7 for a decision on whether to formally charge Singh in the case. Chargesheet against Singh Delhi …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's plea seeking further probe

India Today  

While dismissing former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s plea seeking further investigation of some aspects, a Delhi court on Friday decided to deliver on May 7 its order on framing of charges against Bhushan in the sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers. Singh's plea was opposed by the Delhi Police, which …

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order
8 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan seeks further probe on wrestlers' allegations, court defers order

India Today  

A Delhi court on Thursday deferred its order on framing of charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Advocate Rajiv Mohan for Brij Bhushan also claimed the Delhi Police had not placed the CDR on record. The Delhi Police had filed its charge sheet against Brij Bhushan on June 15 last year …

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi court defers order on framing charge against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on April 26 its order on whether to frame charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case lodged by six female wrestlers against him. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Priyanka Rajpoot, who was scheduled to pass order on Thursday, deferred …

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 …

Take clear stand on running of WFI, Delhi High Court tells Centre
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Take clear stand on running of WFI, Delhi High Court tells Centre

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on April 2 asked the Centre to submit its ‘clear stand’ on managing the Wrestling Federation of India’s affairs after the dissolution of the Indian Olympic Association’s ad-hoc committee running the suspended body. The court, hearing a petition filed by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian, asked the IOA to …

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge
9 months ago

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee for wrestling, WFI to take charge

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on March 18 dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, saying "there is no further need" for it to run the sport after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control. The IOA said that the decision was also guided the successful conduct of the selection trials for next month's Olympic …

Ad hoc panel to oversee trials not WFI
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ad hoc panel to oversee trials not WFI

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: There is no end to the twists and turns in the functioning of wrestling in India right now. For more than a year, the sports and its administration has has been mired in controversy after top wrestlers levelled charges of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India's former president. A day after the Wrestling Federation of India issued a …

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 …

'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,” …

UWW Lifts Suspension on India, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers
10 months, 1 week ago

UWW Lifts Suspension on India, asks WFI not to discriminate against protesting wrestlers

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Wrestling's world governing body on Tuesday lifted the provisional suspension on India but directed the national federation to provide written guarantees that there would be no discriminatory action against the protesting trio of Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik.The suspension was imposed by United World Wrestling on August 23 last year after the national federation failed to …

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 …

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on January 6 urged a court here to frame charges against BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The police opposed the contention of the accused that since some of the alleged incidents took place overseas, they do not fall in the jurisdiction of courts …

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 …

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 …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 4 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 …

Suspended WFI officials plan response, IOA to name ad hoc panel
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Suspended WFI officials plan response, IOA to name ad hoc panel

Hindustan Times  

A day after the union sports ministry suspended the Wrestling Federation of India's newly elected executive committee, the focus shifted on Monday to the Indian Olympic Association, which has been tasked to form an ad-hoc committee. Sanjay Singh, who was elected as the new Wrestling Federation of India chief, speaks to the media regarding the suspension of the newly elected …

We Will Explain Our Position to Government, Will Seek Revocation of Suspension: WFI Boss Sanjay Singh
1 year ago

We Will Explain Our Position to Government, Will Seek Revocation of Suspension: WFI Boss Sanjay Singh

News 18  

The Wrestling Federation of India will seek revocation of its suspension by explaining to the government that it has not flouted any rules while taking decisions and if the issue is not resolved, it may explore legal options, its President Sanjay Singh told PTI. If the issue is not resolved through dialogue, we could explore legal options,” Sanjay Singh told …

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

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 …

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 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 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 …

'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension | WATCH
1 year ago

'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension | WATCH

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has given her first reaction after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India. Sakshi recently announced her retirement from the sport after former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the new President of the body. Sakshi had announced her retirement from wrestling after Sanjay Singh was elected …

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 …

'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 …

Centre asks IOA to form committee to run WFI affairs, Sanjay Singh to speak to PM Modi and Sports Minister
1 year ago

Centre asks IOA to form committee to run WFI affairs, Sanjay Singh to speak to PM Modi and Sports Minister

India TV News  

The Sports Ministry requested the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to run the suspended Wrestling Federation of India's affairs on Sunday, December 24. Sanjay Singh-led panel won the polls on December 21 to form a new body and announced their decision to organize junior nationals without giving sufficient notice to wrestlers for preparations. "This requires for immediate …

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, …

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