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 Bhushan on the allegations of sexual harassment, are making last efforts to not let Sanjay, who is the BJP MP's loyalist, become the next WFI chief while throwing their weight behind the rival candidate, the 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anita Sheoran. Speaking to PTI, a source close to the development said that the wrestlers conveyed their reservations about Sanjay Singh becoming the next WFI president as even though they demanded that none of Brij Bhushan's family members, the former is his close aide and he too shouldn't contest the elections. However, a source from Brij Bhushan's side asked the wrestlers to withdraw their sexual harassment charges against the outgoing WFI president if they want Singh not to contest elections.

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

Babita Phogat's Role in WFI Agitation Under Scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

Malik Claims Babita Phogat Orchestrated Wrestlers' Protest, Sparks Controversy

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Keep quiet, BJP tells Brij Bhushan as poll temperature peaks
3 months, 2 weeks 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'
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 …

Brij Bhushan says allegations against him were "conspiracy" after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'We chose this party because...' : Bajrang Punia on why he and Vinesh Phogat joined Congress | EXCLUSIVE
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'We chose this party because...' : Bajrang Punia on why he and Vinesh Phogat joined Congress | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who were at the forefront of the wrestlers' protest against then WFI chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, entered the political arena on Friday by joining the Congress with a vow of "not being scared or backing off". In an exclusive interview with India TV wrestler Bajrang Punia praised the Congress' …

Sakshi Malik terms Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat joining Congress their personal choice, says she too got offers
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Vinesh Phogat gets offer from Congress to contest from any three seats for Haryana elections: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat gets offer from Congress to contest from any three seats for Haryana elections: Sources

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Congress CEC meeting for the Haryana Assembly elections, Vinesh Phogat has been offered to contest from any of the three assembly seats of Haryana on behalf of Congress, sources told India TV. Notably, Charkhi Dadri, Badhda, and Julana are the three seats that have been offered to Vinesh Phogat to contest the Haryana Assembly polls. Vinesh Phogat …

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, …

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, …

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

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 …

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 …

Bajrang Punia left stadium in huff, refusing to play another match and the dope test after losing semi-finals of Paris Olympic Qualifiers: The fall and fall of the wrestler
9 months, 1 week ago

Bajrang Punia left stadium in huff, refusing to play another match and the dope test after losing semi-finals of Paris Olympic Qualifiers: The fall and fall of the wrestler

Op India  

Arrogance is the last trait a sportsman should exude. The star wrestler was a prominent face of the Wrestlers’ protest last year against the Wrestling Federation of India and its former Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma accusing him of sexual harassment. In an interview last year, wrestlers Vishal Kaliraman and Antim Panghal said that while she was working hard and …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

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,” …

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. …

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

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

India Today  

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

Vinesh Phogat 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 …

We Will Explain Our Position to Government, Will Seek Revocation of Suspension: WFI Boss Sanjay Singh
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 …

'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, …

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief
1 year ago

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's top woman wrestler hung …

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement
1 year ago

‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement

Hindustan Times  

Professional wrestler Sakshi Malik's retirement announcement and Bajranj Punia's decision to return his Padma Shri award has prompted reactions from several quarters across the country, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who on Friday condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for their alleged “apathy”. READ | Women wrestlers’ voice ignored by government, says Sakshi Malik’s mother “First, the moving announcement …

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, …

‘Fact-Checker’ Md Zubair spreads fake news that Sanjay Singh was appointed as WFI president by BJP
1 year ago

‘Fact-Checker’ Md Zubair spreads fake news that Sanjay Singh was appointed as WFI president by BJP

Op India  

The protesting wrestlers led by Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Vinesh Phogat faced a massive setback after former Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Anita Sheoran lost the election for the post of the president of the Wrestling Federations of India. Sheoran, who was supported by the protesting wrestlers, was defeated by Sanjay Singh, who is close to former president Brij Bhushan …

'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 …

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply
1 year, 2 months ago

Brij Bhushan Singh's Lok Sabha poll ticket to be cancelled? Ex-WFI chief's reply

Hindustan Times  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused of sexually abusing several women wrestlers during his tenure as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, has exuded confidence about his political career when questioned about its future. BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at the Parliament during the Special Session, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Delhi Women's Commission chief Swati Maliwal …

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 …

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 …

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