Can hang me but don’t stop wrestling activities: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 7 months ago

Can hang me but don’t stop wrestling activities: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on May 1 that ever since the top wrestlers of the country began protesting, all sports related activities had come to a standstill. Speaking to the media, Mr. Singh said, “Wrestling activities have come to a standstill since the last four months, I say hang me, but don’t stop wrestling activities and don’t play with the children’s future. Cadet nationals should be allowed to take place, whoever is organising it, either Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, but don’t stop the wrestling activities.” “WFI has no problem if anybody wants to organise the cadet nationals, be it the protesting wrestlers, IOA or the government as long as the tournament takes place,” Mr. Singh said, adding that he appealed to them so that cadet nationals, junior nationals and other tournaments could be organised and if not, then the WFI could organise it. Sidhu seeks criminal action On May 1, former India cricketer and political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu lent his support to the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, demanding criminal action against the WFI chief.

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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 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 …

'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 …

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 …

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court
1 year, 4 months ago

Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

The Hindu  

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers, submitted in a Delhi court that “hugging or touching a woman without sexual intent is not an offence”. Mr. Singh, who was present in the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal, opposed …

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice
1 year, 5 months ago

Wrestlers’ Protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Hanging On in Troubled Hunt for Justice

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On the wrestler’s mat, it is agility and quick thinking that produces the next move to overpower an opponent. When one wrestler suffered an injury, she was summoned to Singh’s Delhi office and told that the federation would bear her treatment expenses in return for sexual favours. The Delhi …

Wrestlers not to continue street protest, say fight will be a legal battle now
1 year, 5 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 …

Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit
1 year, 6 months ago

Did Not Ask for Exemption from Trials, Just Asked for Time to Prepare: Wrestlers Threaten to Quit

News 18  

Facing opposition from fellow wrestlers for receiving exemption from Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied demanding such a favour from IOA and said they will quit wrestling if it is proved. “We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare,” said Sakshi after going live on social media. We never wrote any …

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler
1 year, 6 months ago

Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler

The Hindu  

A day after Delhi police filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking, a woman wrestler said they were waiting to read the details of the chargesheet to understand how strong the case had been built. The wrestler, on condition of anonymity, said that their …

Wrestlers protest: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Pressure on minor's family, says Sakshi Malik on withdrawal of POCSO case

Firstpost  

The Delhi Police has demanded cancellation of the POCSO case against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh citing “no evidence”. Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik on Friday said that the grapplers’ next course of action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would be taken once the government meet their demands. The wrestlers, including Bajrang …

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI Row: Delhi Police Seeks Cancellation of FIR Against Protesting Wrestlers

News 18  

The Delhi Police has decided to request the government to withdraw FIR filed against wrestlers protesting against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in alleged sexual harassment case. Earlier in the day, police sources told news agency PTI that the about 1500-page charge sheet filed against Brij Bhushan for offences of sexual harassment and stalking elaborates …

Brij Bhushan Singh: Indian police charge wrestling chief with sexual harassment but seek closure of minor’s complaint
1 year, 6 months ago

Brij Bhushan Singh: Indian police charge wrestling chief with sexual harassment but seek closure of minor’s complaint

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 wrestling chief Brij Bhushan …

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest | Delhi Police charge Brij Bhushan for outraging modesty, seek cancellation of POCSO case

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP from Kaiserganj, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, for relatively minor offences such as outraging the modesty of a woman and stalking. Special Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava confirmed that the police have filed a cancellation report of over 500 pages in the Protection of …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan faces sexual harassment charges, says Delhi Police

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police stated that they have not discovered any supporting evidence against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that would suggest his involvement in any offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India and a BJP MP, has been accused of …

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Relief for WFI chief as Delhi Police recommends cancellation of case filed under POCSO

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: In a huge relief to outgoing Wrestlers Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, the Delhi Police recommends the cancellation of the case filed by the minor wrestler. The Delhi Police's Special Investigation Team has probed the sexual harassment allegations against the outgoing WFI president and BJP MP Singh. Top wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and …

Delhi Police to withdraw FIR against protesting wrestlers: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police to withdraw FIR against protesting wrestlers: Sources

India Today  

The FIR against the protesting wrestlers will be withdrawn by the Delhi Police, sources told India Today TV. On May 28, an FIR was registered against the organisers of the wrestlers' protest, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, under several sections of the Indian Penal Code. The wrestlers, protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan …

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan

India Today  

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha condemned the Delhi Police for its handling of the sexual assault case lodged against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhusan Sharan Singh. The party alleged that the Delhi Police has been trying to shield Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and criticised the 'slow pace' with which the investigation into allegations made by medal-winning wrestlers has been …

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Mahapanchayat held in Sonipat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia attend

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday said that the agitating players will decide their next line of action only after discussing with Khap Panchayats. Today's maha panchayat in Sonepat called on behalf of agitating wrestlers who have been demanding the resignation of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment. Earlier, a 'khap …

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court
1 year, 6 months ago

No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police tells court

India Today  

In a recent development, the Delhi Police has submitted an action taken report to a court regarding a plea requesting the filing of a First Information Report against the protesting wrestlers. In the plea, the wrestlers were accused of making false allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India, and engaging in hate speech. …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 6 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution
1 year, 6 months ago

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution

Op India  

The Government of India has agreed to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers after they resumed their government duties. In a midnight tweet, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said, “The government is willing to discuss with the wrestlers on their issues. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 June 9 protest cancelled by Khap and Kisan leaders …

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief

Op India  

On Saturday, June 3, a delegation of protesting wrestlers reportedly met Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/OlqSV88BOa — IANS June 4, 2023 While many reports said that the Home Minister had assured that due process would be followed, Satyawrat Kadian, the husband of wrestler Sakshi Malik, was quoted by India Today as saying that the …

Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 6 months ago

Want justice for wrestlers, but after due process of law: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said everyone wants justice to be delivered to the wrestlers demanding action against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but it will happen only after following the due process of law. All of us want justice to be delivered, but it will happen after following the due process," Mr. …

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s ‘maha rally’ postponed as cops deny permission
1 year, 6 months ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s ‘maha rally’ postponed as cops deny permission

Live Mint  

The Ayodhya district administration has denied permission to BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to hold a maha rally here on June 5. Circle Officer SP Gautam said in view of other programmes scheduled on the World Environment Day on June 5, the permission sought by BJP councillor Chamela Devi on behalf of Singh …

'Inappropriate touch, hugging...': Multiple FIRs detail alleged molestation by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

'Inappropriate touch, hugging...': Multiple FIRs detail alleged molestation by WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

India TV News  

Wrestlers' protest: In the latest development in the sexual allegation case against WFI president Brij Bhushan, at least two FIRs have been registered which mention 10 cases of molestation by the players. Some of the country's top wrestlers have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh, a BJP MP, demanding his sacking from the federation and his arrest. Third complaint "Hugged …

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accuses wrestlers of not sticking to demands

Firstpost  

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reiterated that if the charges levelled against him by women wrestlers were proven in the Delhi Police probe, he would hang himself The protesting wrestlers have been changing their demands, alleged the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing seven female wrestlers including a minor. Addressing a …

Centre is sensitive to wrestlers issue: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre is sensitive to wrestlers issue: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Centre is “sensitively handling the issue” of the wrestlers’ protest, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, over allegations of sexual misconduct. Commenting on the protest being “politicised”, Mr. Thakur said that he would not want to comment on the protest being …

‘Ready to hang myself, if a single allegation is proved,’ says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ready to hang myself, if a single allegation is proved,’ says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Wrestling Federation of India president and Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday said that if the allegations against him were proven, he would hang himself. The government is not hanging me and so they are going to immerse their medals in the Ganga, those who are levelling allegations should know that by immersing medals in the Ganga, Brij …

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police
1 year, 6 months ago

Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Wednesday said the case against Wrestling Federation of India chief and Lok Sabha MP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is under consideration and a status report will be submitted in court. Denying media reports claiming that Delhi Police did not have sufficient evidence to back up allegations levelled by the female wrestlers against Mr. Singh, the DCP …

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police
1 year, 6 months ago

No supportive evidence till now to arrest Brij Bhushan Singh, final report in 15 days: Delhi police

Op India  

Delhi Police sources on Wednesday said that till now no supportive evidence has been found to arrest the Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the allegations levelled by wrestlers against him. It could be in the form of a charge sheet or final report,” Delhi police sources said. Olympic medalist wrestlers …

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1

The Hindu  

BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a 'mahapanchayat' will be held in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse …

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh takes a swipe at wrestlers, says, 'Immersing medals won't get me hanged'
1 year, 6 months ago

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh takes a swipe at wrestlers, says, 'Immersing medals won't get me hanged'

India TV News  

In a setback to the protesting wrestlers, Delhi Police has said that no sufficient evidence to arrest WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, top sources said. The wrestlers are demanding the arrest of outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan for allegedly sexually harassing several women wrestlers, including a minor. There is no supportive evidence to prove wrestlers' claim," top sources in Delhi …

Ready to Be Hanged If Any Allegation is Proved: Brij Bhushan Amid Wrestlers’ Stir, UWW's Warning
1 year, 6 months ago

Ready to Be Hanged If Any Allegation is Proved: Brij Bhushan Amid Wrestlers’ Stir, UWW's Warning

News 18  

Even as agitating wrestlers threatened to immerse their medals in River Ganga, demanding his arrest over allegations of sexual harassment, and the United World Wrestling warned of “suspension of the federation, forcing the athletes to compete under a neutral flag", Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and President of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Saran Singh is unperturbed. Urging …

Indian wrestlers protest: Delhi Police say sex abuse protest ‘cancelled’ after they marched to new parliament
1 year, 6 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 …

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

Citizens’ statement with over 1,100 signatories backs wrestlers

The Hindu  

More than 1,100 citizens — including lawyers, academics, journalists, activists, former parliamentarians, ex-bureaucrats and various individuals — on Sunday issued a release in support of the wrestlers and their supporters who had been protesting at Jantar Mantar for over a month. In a joint statement titled ‘Dismantle the structures of sexual violence, NOT the protesters’ tent!’, the signatories demanded the …

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police File Status Report Before Court, Record Victims' Statement
1 year, 6 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 …

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers vs WFI Chief: Protesters Warn Of Going Forward With Khap Mahapanchayat's 'Big Call' Today

News 18  

Protest of India’s top wrestlers at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers, is about to complete a month, as they contemplate their next move. Meanwhile, the security has been beefed up at Jantar Mantar and on Delhi’s borders ahead of a farmers’ meeting …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, today, said he is ready to undergo a polygraph test if the same is conducted on star wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. "I am ready for a narco test, polygraph test or lie detector test if the …

By banning us, they are trying to create a divide, say officials suspended by Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association for allegedly supporting protest against WFI chief
1 year, 7 months ago

By banning us, they are trying to create a divide, say officials suspended by Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association for allegedly supporting protest against WFI chief

The Hindu  

Days after the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association suspended three district secretaries and two managers of an academy over their alleged involvement in the protest against the Wrestling Federation of India chief in Delhi, several of those suspended stood by their decision to extend support to the cause. A letter on May 5, issued by HAWA president Rohtash Singh, said Virender …

FIR served purpose of plea: Supreme Court asks wrestlers to approach lower courts
1 year, 7 months ago

FIR served purpose of plea: Supreme Court asks wrestlers to approach lower courts

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings on a plea filed by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and asked the protesting grapplers to approach a lower court. During the hearing, senior advocate Narender Hooda requested the bench to monitor the investigation as the conduct of the Delhi Police in refusing to take …

Hang Me But Wrestling Activity Should Not Stop: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
1 year, 7 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 …

Morning Digest: May 2, 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Morning Digest: May 2, 2023

The Hindu  

India leads ‘Laundromat’ countries buying Russian crude and selling oil products to Europe: report India leads five countries named as the “Laundromat” countries that buy Russian oil and sell processed products to European countries, thus sidestepping European sanctions against Russia, says a Helsinki-based group that cited the latest figures for the first quarter of 2023. Can hang me but don’t …

'Hang me but...': WFI chief Brij Bhushan says all wrestling activity has come to a standstill
1 year, 7 months ago

'Hang me but...': WFI chief Brij Bhushan says all wrestling activity has come to a standstill

Hindustan Times  

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. Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The WFI chief added that he is ready to be "hanged" but wrestling activity, including …

Navjot Sidhu joins protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar: ‘Fight is for…’
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian wrestler and Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Sunday lashed out at the protesting wrestlers and said that as the Delhi police had registered the FIR against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, they should focus on their practice. Dutt, who is a part of the Indian Olympic Association's seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' …

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Will file FIR against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi Police tells Supreme Court

Firstpost  

According to a report, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta made the submission before a bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha saying the Delhi Police would file the FIR by the end of Friday. In a major development in the ongoing protests by leading wrestlers in the national capital, the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court …

‘Protest will continue until..’: Bajrang Punia on FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh
1 year, 7 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, …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight in sexual harassment case
1 year, 7 months ago

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight in sexual harassment case

Firstpost  

Leading Indian wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, resumed their protest against Singh and the WFI, accusing them of sexual harassment and more. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Thursday vowed to not go down without a fight as protests against the under-fire former Wrestling Federation of India chief rage on in New Delhi. Leading Indian wrestlers, including world championships …

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