Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest: Sakshi Malik

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. Sakshi and her husband Satyawart Kadian had also posted a video on Saturday alleging that it was Babita and another BJP leader Teerath Rana who had initially taken permission for the grapplers to protest at Jantar Mantar but later started advising them that the platform should not be used by parties for political purposes. The country’s top wrestlers including Sakshi, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and demanded his arrest. Satyawart and Sakshi also furnished a letter, which allegedly showed Babita and Rana had taken permission from the Jantar Mantar police station for the wrestlers to stage a sit-in.

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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.

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 …

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 …

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Junior wrestlers assemble at Jantar Mantar, protest against Bajrang, Sakshi and Vinesh

The Hindu  

The ongoing crisis in Indian wrestling took a fresh twist on Wednesday when hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, a situation for which they blamed top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat. Braving cold conditions, the junior wrestlers arrived at Jantar …

IOA draws flak for granting single-bout trials to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and other protesting wrestlers
1 year, 6 months ago

IOA draws flak for granting single-bout trials to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and other protesting wrestlers

Firstpost  

The IOA ad-hoc panel is drawing flak from the wrestling fraternity for handing out favours to six wrestlers, including Bajrang’s wife Sangeeta Phogat, Sakshi’s husband Satywart Kadian and Jitender Kinha. New Delhi: The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming wrestlers on Friday demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and three others from …

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Sunday accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest. The country's top wrestlers including Sakshi, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of …

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: War of words breaks out after Sakshi Malik accuses Babita Phogat of siding with government

Firstpost  

A war of words broke out on Sunday between star wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Babita Phogat over the protests against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. हम मुसीबत में ज़रूर हैं लेकिन हास्यबोध इतना कमज़ोर नहीं हो जाना चाहिए कि ताकतवर को… https://t.co/xGn81uHyav — Sakshee Malikkh June 18, 2023 Babita, who had mediated between the wrestlers and …

Sakshi, Babita engage in war of words over wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Sakshi, Babita engage in war of words over wrestlers' protest

The Hindu  

In an ugly war of words, Sakshi Malik accused former wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat of siding with the government during their protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh while Babita claimed that the Rio Games bronze medalist has become a "Congress' puppet". Ms. Malik and her husband Satyawart Kadian had on Saturday asserted that …

Babita Phogat's sharp reaction after wrestler Sakshi Malik, husband's sensational claim: 'Congress puppets'
1 year, 6 months ago

Babita Phogat's sharp reaction after wrestler Sakshi Malik, husband's sensational claim: 'Congress puppets'

Hindustan Times  

Commonwealth Games gold medallist and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Sunday hit back at Sakshi Malik and her wrestler-husband Satyawart Kadian, a day after they made a sensational claim over the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for the first time in January. Commonwealth Games gold medallist and BJP leader Babita Phogat On Saturday, Rio Olympic bronze medallist …

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Remained mum for years as…’: Wrestler couple Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian

Live Mint  

Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian on Saturday insisted that the wrestlers' protest was not politically motivated. Country's top wrestlers including Sakshee Malikkh, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, accused outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation. Leaders from different political parties, including Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, …

'You have become a puppet in the hands of Congress': Babita Phogat hits back at Sakshi Malik, her husband
1 year, 6 months ago

'You have become a puppet in the hands of Congress': Babita Phogat hits back at Sakshi Malik, her husband

India TV News  

Former wrestler Babita Phogat, who is associated with the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party, on Sunday, hit out at wrestler Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian over their statement that their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was not politically motivated. I repeatedly told all the wrestlers that you Honorable Prime Minister Or meet the Home Minister, …

Wrestler vs wrestlers: BJP's Babita Phogat calls Sakshi Malik 'Congress puppet'
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestler vs wrestlers: BJP's Babita Phogat calls Sakshi Malik 'Congress puppet'

India Today  

In a strong rebuttal, Babita Phogat, a prominent BJP leader and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, responded to Sakshi Malik and her wrestler-husband Satyawart Kadian's recent sensational claim regarding the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in January. Babita Phogat's response came a day after the Rio Olympic bronze medallist Malik and Kadian had claimed in a video that …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik's ‘job threat’ tweets as they resume work

Hindustan Times  

Ace wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on May 14. Olympic medallists Punia and medallists Sakshi Malik earlier on Monday said they will continue their fight for justice, asserting that none of the wrestlers have backed down and rubbished reports of their withdrawal …

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia resume work in Railways

Hindustan Times  

Evicted from their Jantar Mantar protest site on May 28, top wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have resumed work in the Railways. Records from the Northern Railways headquarters show Rio Olympics bronze medallist Malik joined her Baroda House office here on May 31, a day after the high drama in Haridwar where the trio stopped short of …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: What is happening at the wrestlers protest?

The Hindu  

A little over one month after they had began protesting at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harrassment, India’s top wrestlers including Olympic and World medallists Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were on Sunday detained by Delhi Police and their protest site cleared. The wrestlers …

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | FIR against organisers, others on charges of rioting, obstructing public servant

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police booked the organisers of the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar and their supporters on charges of rioting and obstructing public servant in discharge of duty after some of them were detained while marching to the new Parliament building on Sunday. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia were among those detained after a scuffle with security …

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Police files case against wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, organisers for ruckus I HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Even after a month of continuous protests against the alleged sexual misconduct by the Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, top wrestlers, who have once clinched medals for India at the international forums, have been struggling at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The tensions heightened on Sunday as wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with her cousin sister …

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest: Thousands of people march to India Gate in support of protesting grapplers

Firstpost  

Waving hundreds of tricolours, the supporters, who had arrived from bordering states, echoed the same sentiments as the aggrieved wrestlers and demanded the strictest of punishments for Brij Bhushan. New Delhi: Thousands of supporters of the wrestlers marched from Jantar Mantar to India Gate under extremely heavy security and raised slogans demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India …

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 …

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: PM Modi trying to save his party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accuses Congress

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: The Congress party today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his "silence" on sexual harassment allegations against BJP MP and WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and accused him of trying to save his party's leader. In a tweet in Hindi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Sportspersons who have brought laurels to the country by winning …

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 7 months ago

Will take wrestlers agitation global, says Vinesh Phogat

The Hindu  

Agitating wrestlers on May 15 evening gathered in large numbers and marched in protest from Jantar Mantar to Connaught Place stating that they are planning on taking their protest “global” and have approached other Olympic players and sportspersons for support in demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Since April 23, India’s ace wrestlers …

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Standing in support of the protesting wrestlers, Dronacharya award-winning coach Mahavir Singh Phogat on Friday threatened to return his medals if justice is not delivered, demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers, including Olympic medallist duo of Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, have been sitting on a protest …

Wrestlers Protest: Geeta Phogat taken into custody enroute to Jantar Mantar, slams Delhi police
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: Geeta Phogat taken into custody enroute to Jantar Mantar, slams Delhi police

India TV News  

In the backdrop of continuing protests by wrestlers against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, wrestler Geeta Phogat was taken into custody en route to Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Even as Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia held a public interview at the protest site at Jantar Mantar here, the police declined entry of the wrestlers to the scene. …

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera
1 year, 7 months ago

Protesting wrestlers allege cops manhandled them at Jantar Mantar, Vinesh Phogat breaks down on camera

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Ruckus broke out at the wrestlers protest site at Delhi's Jantar Mantar late on Wednesday with the wrestlers alleging that they were manhandled by cops. According to reports, Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti had brought folding cots for the wrestlers are Jantar Mantar and the police tried to stop him, it was at this moment that an …

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: scuffle breaks out between protestors and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke out at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and personnel of the Delhi Police late on May 3. A minor altercation took place in which Mr. Bharti was detained along with two others.” ‘Abused, hit with sticks’ Bajrang Punia, who is among those leading the …

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers, Delhi Police scuffle at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh Phogat’s brother injured

The Hindu  

A scuffle broke at Jantar Mantar between the wrestlers, who are protesting against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and Delhi Police personnel late on Wednesday with the former alleging that some officers attacked them with batons. In another video, wrestler Vinesh Phogat alleged that one wrestler “suffered head injuries in the attack” and that the cops also “misbehaved …

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit
1 year, 7 months ago

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

The Hindu  

Days after saying the protesting wrestlers were being indisciplined and a day after being heavily criticised by them, IOA president P.T. While Usha refused to talk to the assembled media, she spent time with the three protesting wrestlers who later expressed thanks for her visit. “Even though she did not directly say anything about ending the protest, she did say …

WFI sexual harassment case: Mahavir Phogat extends support to protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: Mahavir Phogat extends support to protesting wrestlers

Firstpost  

Mahavir Phogat, the father of Geeta and Babita Phogat and former wrestler, has expressed solidarity towards top wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. WFI president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been accused of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers including a minor. Read: ‘Anurag Thakur tried …

Tough to stand against powerful people, says Vinesh Phogat
1 year, 7 months ago

Tough to stand against powerful people, says Vinesh Phogat

Hindustan Times  

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been protesting with other top grapplers - Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik - against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges, on Tuesday claimed that it is tough to stand against "powerful people”. The second phase of the wrestlers' protest against the WFI chief …

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 …

Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers get support from Opposition politicians

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police on Saturday provided protesting wrestlers the copy of an FIR filed against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh the previous day over allegations of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal with wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Sangita Phogat at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Political support poured in …

Where are ’saases and bahus’? Mahua Moitra slams BJP over wrestlers’ protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Where are ’saases and bahus’? Mahua Moitra slams BJP over wrestlers’ protest

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress Mahua Moitra has taken a swipe at women leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for their silence over the ongoing wrestlers' protest issue. In another tweet she attacked BJP alleging that the ruling party is trying to shield Wrestling Federation of India President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh BJP stripping female atheletes of shame but …

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 …

Wrestlers Protest LIVE Updates Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia Vinesh Phogat Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest WFI Wrestling Federation of India Latest News
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers Protest LIVE Updates Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia Vinesh Phogat Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest WFI Wrestling Federation of India Latest News

ABP News  

Wrestlers Protest LIVE: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Top wrestlers of India who staged a protest earlier this year against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have resumed their agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar with a fresh police complaint. Seven women wrestlers have registered a sexual harassment complaint against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh …

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 …

Why did Indian wrestlers protest against WFI president and coaches at Jantar Mantar?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why did Indian wrestlers protest against WFI president and coaches at Jantar Mantar?

The Hindu  

Vinesh Phogat admits she was a little thrown off when she, on the morning of 18th of January, made her way to Jantar Mantar in Central Delhi. As word spread of some of India’s most accomplished athletes on the road in New Delhi, media began to trickle in, the wrestlers were tight lipped only saying they were protesting against what …

Wrestlers row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee probing allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan
1 year, 10 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 …

Watch: Bajrang Punia asks Brinda Karat to leave stage at protest site
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Bajrang Punia asks Brinda Karat to leave stage at protest site

Hindustan Times  

Brinda Karat, a Communist Party of India leader, on Thursday reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar where wrestlers continued their sit-in protest for the second day demanding action against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and other officials against alleged sexual exploitation of several athletes but was asked to leave the stage by Olympian Bajrang Punia. In a video shared by news …

Wrestlers continue silent sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar against WFI president
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers continue silent sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar against WFI president

The Hindu  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and other wrestlers continued to sit on a silent protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day against the Wrestling Federation of India and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that the WFI president has been sexually exploiting women wrestlers for years, a charge vehemently rejected …

Top Indian wrestlers sit on silent protest against WFI chief
1 year, 11 months ago

Top Indian wrestlers sit on silent protest against WFI chief

Live Mint  

Triple Commonwealth Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat has accused her federation chief and several other coaches of sexually harassing multiple athletes. Phogat along with other wrestlers sit on a silent protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day against WFI chief on Thursday. Here are top updates in the case 1) Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, Bajrang Punia and other …

Wrestlers Protest: Babita Phogat assures protestors that their demands will be met
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: Babita Phogat assures protestors that their demands will be met

India TV News  

Wrestlers Protest: Things are getting quite ugly between the Wrestling Federation of India and the wrestlers who represent India at the highest level. The protest saw India's top wrestlers Bajrang Punia and world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, stage a protest against the Wrestling Federation of India at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Wednesday. Top Indian wrestlers including three-time CWG …

Wrestlers Stage Protest against WFI President's 'Dictatorship', Vow to Fight Till End
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Stage Protest against WFI President's 'Dictatorship', Vow to Fight Till End

News 18  

In an unprecedented move, the country’s top wrestlers, including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia and world championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, staged a protest against the “dictatorship” of national federation president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday. Bajrang, Vinesh, Rio Olympics medallist Sakshi Malik, world championship medallist Sarita Mor, Sangeeta Phogat, Satyawart Malik, Jitender Kinha and CWG medallist Sumit Malik …

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia among wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India
1 year, 11 months ago

Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia among wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India

The Hindu  

Indian wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have assembled at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to protest against the high handedness of the Wrestling Federation of India. Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian wrestler woman wrestler to win a gold medal in both Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, expressed her frustration on the Federation’s operation, taking …

UP Election 2022: BJP alleges attack on Babita Phogat’s convoy by SP-RLD workers, police deny
2 years, 10 months ago

UP Election 2022: BJP alleges attack on Babita Phogat’s convoy by SP-RLD workers, police deny

India TV News  

Highlights The BJP accused SP-RLD workers of attacking the convoy of wrestler and party leader Babita Phogat Babita Phogat four people were injured in an attack However, police denied the charge of Phogat’s convoy being attacked The BJP on Saturday accused SP-RLD workers of attacking the convoy of wrestler and party leader Babita Phogat here while she was campaigning for …

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