India's Wrestling Isn't Dependent on One Wrestler: WFI President on Vinesh Issue
3 years, 4 months ago

India's Wrestling Isn't Dependent on One Wrestler: WFI President on Vinesh Issue

The Quint  

"It's easy to say 'I've made mistake'. Vinesh has replied through her lawyer and said she did not stay with the Indian team for the betterment of the other wrestlers so that they don't get exposed to the virus. Singh said he had to appear before a commission to answer for Vinesh's conduct and that of Deepak Punia's coach. The International Olympic Committee had cancelled the accreditation of Punia's coach Murad Gaidarov after he misbehaved with the referee after the bout, which Punia lost. "After Deepak Punia's incident happened, when his coach beat up one officials, I had to appear before a commission that had members from the United World Wrestling and International Olympic Committee.

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Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’
5 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’

Live Mint  

Indian athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday ahead of her gold medal match — sparking calls for the Indian government to file an appeal. We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country,” said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Sports Minister Mansukh …

IOA, WFI to Provide Extensive Support to Paris Olympic-bound Wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat's Request Accepted
7 months ago

IOA, WFI to Provide Extensive Support to Paris Olympic-bound Wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat's Request Accepted

News 18  

Indian Olympic Association will provide “extensive support” to the six Olympics-bound wrestlers, with the national Olympic committee and WFI also accepting ace grappler Vinesh Phogat’s request for more aid for training. Six Indian grapplers — Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal, Anshu Malik, Nisha Dahiya and Reetika Hooda in women’s section and Aman Sehrawat in men’s — have qualified for Paris. Wrestling …

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials
10 months, 2 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 …

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry
1 year ago

'Suspended WFI Has no Authority to Conduct Nationals', Says Sports Ministry

News 18  

The Sports Ministry on Sunday said the suspended Wrestling Federation of India has no authority to conduct the Senior National Championships and any event staged by the body will be considered “unsanctioned” and “unrecognised”. WFI/Senior National/Maharashtra/2024 dated 06.01.2024 on the letterhead of the Wrestling Federation of India regarding conduct of Senior National Wrestling Championship 2023 at Pune from 29–31 January …

IOA forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
1 year 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 …

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

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

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

Wrestling body chief Sanjay Singh vows to speak with PM Modi amid suspension crisis
1 year ago

Wrestling body chief Sanjay Singh vows to speak with PM Modi amid suspension crisis

India Today  

In the wake of the Sports Ministry's suspension of the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India, President Sanjay Singh has expressed his intent to take up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, voicing concerns over the impact on young athletes. Sanjay Singh defended the choice of Gonda for the events, claiming that it has “some of …

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit
1 year ago

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

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 …

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication
1 year, 3 months ago

IOC ‘following’ and ‘supporting’ UWW to resolve Indian wrestling issues: Director of communication

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee is “closely” following the developments in Indian wrestling and “supporting” the United World Wrestling in resolving the issue, said the IOC director of communication Mark Adams on Sunday. Adams, who is here for the IOC Session when asked if the International Olympic Committee had spoken to Indian Olympic Association or any other officials about the issues …

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?
1 year, 4 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 …

Indian wrestling federation suspended after harassment scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian wrestling federation suspended after harassment scandal

Al Jazeera  

World body announces suspension over India’s failure to hold elections after its federation chief was charged with sexual misconduct. The Wrestling Federation of India has been suspended by the sport’s world governing body for not holding elections after its chief was charged with sexual misconduct. India’s top wrestlers staged weeks of sit-in protests in New Delhi this year to demand …

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?
1 year, 5 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 …

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest: 'We did not ask for exemption from trials...,' says Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The protesting wrestlers on Saturday denied requesting such a favor from the IOA ad-hoc panel and stated that they would quit wrestling if it was proven, despite opposition from fellow grapplers for receiving an exemption from trials at the Asian Games. Yogeshwar Dutt, a bronze medalist at the London Olympics, questioned the ad-hoc panel's decision on Friday and inquired as …

World Olympic body terms treatment of protesting wrestlers ‘very disturbing’, calls for unbiased probe
1 year, 7 months ago

World Olympic body terms treatment of protesting wrestlers ‘very disturbing’, calls for unbiased probe

Hindustan Times  

The International Olympic Committee has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement. The top wrestlers -- Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat -- have accused the Wrestling Federation of India's outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual …

Wrestlers’ protest: IOC calls treatment of wrestlers disturbing, seeks unbiased investigation
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: IOC calls treatment of wrestlers disturbing, seeks unbiased investigation

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee called the treatment of Indian wrestlers by the police ‘very disturbing’ and for a speedy investigation against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. “The IOC insists that the allegations by the wrestlers are followed up by an unbiased, criminal investigation in line with local law,” an IOC spokesperson told Sportstar. We urge that the safety and …

Court seeks status report on case against WFI chief by Friday
1 year, 8 months ago

Court seeks status report on case against WFI chief by Friday

The Hindu  

A court here on Wednesday sought a status report from the police on the sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The police produced copies of two FIRs, accusing Mr. Singh of sexually harassing female wrestlers, in a sealed cover in court. However, the statements were recorded three days after the FIRs were lodged.” …

WFI sexual harassment case: We gave chance to wrestlers to present their case, says Anurag Thakur
1 year, 8 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: We gave chance to wrestlers to present their case, says Anurag Thakur

Firstpost  

Thakur additionally reiterated the government’s commitment towards fair probe into the allegations of sexual harassment against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Union sports minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday claimed the government gave wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India a chance to present their case before the oversight committee. Thakur additionally reiterated the government’s commitment towards fair …

Wrestler’s streets protest tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA President PT Usha
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestler’s streets protest tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA President PT Usha

The Hindu  

Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country’s image. Decorated wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik are the three central characters in the renewed protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who …

Wrestlers demand sporting body chief’s arrest over sexual harassment allegations
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers demand sporting body chief’s arrest over sexual harassment allegations

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 most decorated wrestling stars …

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

Wrestlers resume stir, demand probe report

Hindustan Times  

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

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia resume protest against Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have resumed their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. “The complainant has informed the Commission that several women wrestlers including a minor have alleged that the accused person has indulged in the crime of sexual harassment against them during his tenure at …

Wrestlers row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee probing allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee probing allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan

India TV News  

Wrestlers row: Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Babita Phogat has been added to the oversight committee, which is probing the allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The committee, which was formed by the Sports Ministry, is probing the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI and its President. "Former …

'It's sad that we were not consulted before formation of oversight committee' - Protesting wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

'It's sad that we were not consulted before formation of oversight committee' - Protesting wrestlers

India TV News  

The wrestlers who accused WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation on Tuesday rued that the government did not consult them before forming the oversight committee that will probe charges against the sports administrator. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur had announced on Monday that a five-member oversight committee, headed by legendary boxer M C Mary Kom, will …

Lack of consultation over setting up of inquiry panel upsets protesting wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Lack of consultation over setting up of inquiry panel upsets protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

A day after Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced the setting up of a five-member Oversight Committee to investigate sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestlers, leading the protests, on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the setting up of the committee without consulting them. The three prominent wrestlers — Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat …

Bajrang Punia’s former coach Shako Bentinidis slams unprofessional wrestling federation, expresses solidarity with wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Bajrang Punia’s former coach Shako Bentinidis slams unprofessional wrestling federation, expresses solidarity with wrestlers

The Hindu  

Bajrang Punia’s former coach Shako Bentinidis has expressed solidarity with wrestlers who took on the sport’s federation and its functioning last week. The Georgian coach joined hands with Punia in 2018 and guided the ace Indian wrestler to an Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo, 2018 Asian Games gold and a bronze medal at the 2019 world championship. Punia, Vinesh Phogat …

Wrestling federation of India cancels annual general meeting following orders from Centre
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestling federation of India cancels annual general meeting following orders from Centre

The Hindu  

Following the Union Sports Ministry’s direction to the Wrestling Federation of India to suspend all its activities immediately until the Oversight Committee is formally appointed and takes over day-to-day functioning of the federation, the WFI called off its general body and executive body meetings scheduled at Gonda on Sunday. Late on Saturday night, the Ministry had issued an order asking …

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Govt Suspends WFI Activities, Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Govt Suspends WFI Activities, Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar

News 18  

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: The Centre on Saturday said all activities of the Wrestling Federation of India have been suspended until the Oversight Committee is formally appointed to look into the sexual harassment allegations. The Sports Ministry also suspended WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar. Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been asked to step aside from the …

WFI Comes Out in Defence of President Bhushan Sharan Singh, Rejects all Allegations Made by Wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

WFI Comes Out in Defence of President Bhushan Sharan Singh, Rejects all Allegations Made by Wrestlers

News 18  

The Wrestling Federation of India has rejected all the allegations, including that of sexual harassment against its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying “there is no scope for arbitrariness and mismanagement” in the sports body. “The WFI is managed by an elected body as per its constitution, and therefore, there is no scope for arbitrariness and mismanagement in WFI by …

Wrestlers put end to protest after getting assurances; WFI Chief Brij Bhushan to step aside
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers put end to protest after getting assurances; WFI Chief Brij Bhushan to step aside

India TV News  

The wrestlers ended their demonstration on Friday evening after receiving promises from the government that their complaints would be taken care of, the initial action being the resignation of the Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who was facing criticism. The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of …

Wrestlers Protest Updates: IOA Forms Committee to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief; Wrestlers Meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Again
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Updates: IOA Forms Committee to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief; Wrestlers Meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Again

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association on Friday formed a seven-member committee, including M C Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt, to probe the allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday dismissed claims of having spoken to anyone, adding that he will address a press …

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers

Firstpost  

The IOA will conduct the meeting virtually with the wrestlers to discuss the allegations levelled by the ace grapplers as well as other complaints and demands they have put forward. The Indian Olympic Association has called for an immediate meeting with the protesting wrestlers, who have levelled charges of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the WFI president and its …

Wrestlers File Written Complaint With IOA President PT Usha: Allege Sexual Harassment, Demand Dissolution of WFI
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers File Written Complaint With IOA President PT Usha: Allege Sexual Harassment, Demand Dissolution of WFI

News 18  

Star India wrestlers have filed a written complaint with the Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha alleging sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In the letter, signed by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia, the wrestlers have also accused WFI of financial misappropriation. “On behalf of all wrestlers in …

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 …

Top Indian Wrestlers vs WFI: A Timeline of Events
1 year, 11 months ago

Top Indian Wrestlers vs WFI: A Timeline of Events

News 18  

Serious allegations have been levelled against Wrestling Federation of India chief and few coaches by top wrestlers of the country as they stage a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar resulting in a massive controversy. Here’s a look at the timeline of the protest so far January 18: Olympic medallists Bajarang Punia, Sakshi Malik among other top wrestlers gather at Jantar …

Wrestlers refuse to back down, meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur inconclusive
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers refuse to back down, meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur inconclusive

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Top Indian wrestlers’ meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur remained inconclusive on Thursday night as they refused to back down from their demand that the government immediately disband the Wrestling Federation of India. The marathon meeting began around 10 pm on Thursday, the second day of the wrestlers’ protest against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Thakur …

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief

India TV News  

As the sit-in by female wrestlers entered the third day, pressure mounted on Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign, but the latter stood his ground, telling reporters, “if I speak, there will be a tsunami. In the letter, the wrestlers wrote, “Vinesh Phogat was mentally harassed and tortured by the WFI chief after she failed …

Wrestlers protest: Players' meeting with Sports minister to resume again today as deadlock continues
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Players' meeting with Sports minister to resume again today as deadlock continues

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: The hour-long meeting between wrestlers and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur ended on an undecisive note on Thursday night. According to sources, the meeting would resume today again as wrestlers refused to back down from their demand that the government immediately disband the Wrestling Federation of India. WFI president to hold press conference today Meanwhile, WFI president Singh …

'Politician Shouldn't Occupy WFI Chief's Post, A Deserving Athlete Should', Feels Mahavir Phogat
1 year, 11 months ago

'Politician Shouldn't Occupy WFI Chief's Post, A Deserving Athlete Should', Feels Mahavir Phogat

News 18  

Dronacharya awardee coach Mahavir Phogat on Thursday came out in support of protesting wrestlers and suggested that a political person should not be allowed to occupy the post of president in the Wrestling Federation of India, rather “a good deserving grappler or athlete should take over”. Mahavir’s comments came a day after several wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik, Bajrang …

'WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh May Run Aboard': Bajrang Punia's Big Claim Amid Sexual Harassment Charges Row Wrestling Federation Of India
1 year, 11 months ago

'WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh May Run Aboard': Bajrang Punia's Big Claim Amid Sexual Harassment Charges Row Wrestling Federation Of India

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has made a big claim in the Brij Bushan Singh controversy. The star Indian wrestler reckons that the Wrestling Federation Of India President Brij Bushan Singh may run abroad amid allegations of sexual harassment of female wrestlers against him for several years. The country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and world championship …

Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Asked to Step Down Over Sexual Harassment Charges, Sources Say
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Asked to Step Down Over Sexual Harassment Charges, Sources Say

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been asked to resign from his post within 24 hours, sources told News18, a day after India’s top wrestlers levelled sexual harassment charges against him. Earlier in the day, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers said they weren’t satisfied after a meeting with the sports secretary as there was …

Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours
1 year, 11 months ago

Sexual harassment charges by wrestlers | Sports Ministry demands explanation from WFI within 72 hours

The Hindu  

Taking cognizance of the protest staged by wrestlers, in Delhi, in which women wrestlers levelled serious charges of sexual harassment by the president and coaches of the Wrestling Federation of India and of mismanagement in the functioning of the federation, the Sports Ministry has sought an explanation from WFI and directed it to furnish a reply within the next 72 …

Wrestlers Protest: Top players ready to lodge FIR against WFI President; PT Usha ensures investigation
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: Top players ready to lodge FIR against WFI President; PT Usha ensures investigation

India TV News  

The country's top wrestlers on Thursday vowed to intensify their protest, saying that they didn't get a satisfactory response from the government and they will lodge multiple FIRs against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh if the Wrestling Federation of India is not disbanded immediately. The wrestlers, who have accused the WFI President of sexual exploitation and intimidation, continued their …

Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment

Al Jazeera  

Top Indian wrestlers organise sit-in protest against several coaches and the sport’s chief, who is also a BJP parliamentarian. Olympic medal-winning Indian wrestlers have accused the chief of the sport’s governing body and several coaches of sexually harassing multiple female athletes, with the opposition questioning the government’s silence. The wrestlers, led by Olympic bronze winners Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, …

Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan of sexual harassment; wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar
1 year, 11 months ago

Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan of sexual harassment; wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

Wrestlers, including Olympians Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, on January 18 are holding a sit-in protest against the alleged arrogance of Wrestling Federation of India at Jantar Mantar. The 28-year-old clarified that she herself has not faced such exploitation but claimed that she had received death threats at the behest of the WFI president from officials close to him because …

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