Afternoon briefing: Boxer Vijender Singh on Sakshi Malik retirement; V-P Dhankhar slams Oppn MPs, all the latest news
1 year, 3 months ago

Afternoon briefing: Boxer Vijender Singh on Sakshi Malik retirement; V-P Dhankhar slams Oppn MPs, all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

Olympic boxing medalist Vijender Singh once again voiced his support for wrestler Sakshi Malik, who recently announced her retirement from the sport in protest against Sanjay Singh, a loyalist of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, winning the top position in the Wrestling Federation of India election. Dig deeper Congress leader and boxer Vijender Singh with party leader Randeep Surjewala addresses a press conference at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. More news on this: 'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls Dig deeper Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months Dig deeper Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that the Upper House suffered approximately 22 hours of lost business due to "avoidable disruptions" in the winter session, which concluded a day earlier than planned. Dig deeper More news on this: Rahul Gandhi 'enjoying' the act quite unfortunate: Govt on V-P mimicry row Dig deeper On Dhankhar row, Digvijaya Singh's dig: ‘Modi also does good mimicry’ Dig deeper Latest News Prices of commercial LPG cylinders reduced by ₹39.5 Dig deeper Motisons Jewellers IPO was subscribed 159 times. Check share allotment status Dig deeper India News Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases with one death; 80% of India's active cases now Dig deeper Parliament security breach: HC to hear plea against order to provide FIR copy Dig deeper Global Matters A 13-year-old American Palestinian boy, Malik Jaffal, was released from an Israeli prison on December 20 after being detained.

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Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik leading sexual harassment protest named among Time’s 100 most influential
11 months, 1 week ago

Olympic wrestler Sakshi Malik leading sexual harassment protest named among Time’s 100 most influential

The Independent  

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Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine
11 months, 1 week ago

Wrestler Sakshi Malik listed among 100 most influential people by Time magazine

The Hindu  

Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has been listed among the 100 most influential people of 2024 by Time magazine. Sakshi, India's only female Olympic medallist in wrestling, has been honoured for her relentless fight against alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sakshi along with two-time World Championships bronze …

Lok Sabha Polls: Why 'Gandhi Favourite', Boxer Vijender Singh's 'Ghar Wapsi' to BJP is Big Blow for the Congress
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Polls: Why 'Gandhi Favourite', Boxer Vijender Singh's 'Ghar Wapsi' to BJP is Big Blow for the Congress

News 18  

It was a solid punch in the face of the Congress from Olympic medallist and boxer Vijender Singh, as he called his return to the BJP on Wednesday “ghar wapsi”. While Congress MP Rahul Gandhi displayed a show of strength filing his nomination from Wayanad in Kerala, Vijender dealt another blow by refusing to comment on the senior leader. He …

Vijender Singh on switching to BJP: ‘I slept for a while then woke up...’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijender Singh on switching to BJP: ‘I slept for a while then woke up...’

Hindustan Times  

A day before boxer Vijender Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, he reposted a post by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to change the constitution by winning upcoming Lok Sabha polls through ‘match-fixing’. Congress leader and Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP Speaking to News24 about his tweet, Singh said, “I slept and when I …

Vijender Singh ditches Congress, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijender Singh ditches Congress, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hindustan Times  

Boxer Vijender Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress leader and Boxer Vijender Singh joined BJP in the presence of party leaders Vinod Tawde, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Rajiv Babbar at party headquarters in New Delhi. I want to help more and more people.” He joined the party in the presence …

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh
1 year, 3 months 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 …

India’s Olympian wrestler quits over election of new wrestling federation chief
1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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‘BJP’s apathy, blatant disregard’: DK Shivakumar on Sakshi Malik retirement
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Black Day in sports history, says boxer Vijender Singh after Sakshi Malik quits
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Day in sports history, says boxer Vijender Singh after Sakshi Malik quits

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist boxer and politician Vijender Singh expressed his anguish and called it a “black day” in the history of sports after Sakhi Malik’s announced retirement from wrestling after Sanjay Singh, a close associate of former Wrestling Federation of India head and sexual harassment accused Brij Bhushan Singh, was elected as the next WFI chief. Olympic Medalist …

Sakshi Malik says new WFI President Sanjay Singh is Brij Bhushan's friend and associate, quits wrestling in press conference
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Explained: Why top Indian wrestlers are against Sanjay Singh's candidature for WFI president post?
1 year, 7 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: JMM says Delhi Police shielding Brij Bhushan
1 year, 9 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 …

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers
1 year, 9 months ago

Probe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers

India Today  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday met with wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and spoke to them on their issues. Following talks with the wrestlers, Anurag Thakur said that the probe into the sexual harassment allegations against the WFI chief will be completed by June 15. The election of WFI will be done …

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week
1 year, 9 months ago

People associated with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh questioned last week

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police teams questioned over the last week people associated with former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as part of the probe into the allegations of sexual misconduct top wrestlers have levelled against him, people aware of the matter said on Monday. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Two First Information Reports, including one under the Protection of …

Sakshi Malik on ‘our demand’ after meeting Amit Shah over wrestlers' protest
1 year, 9 months ago

Sakshi Malik on ‘our demand’ after meeting Amit Shah over wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik on Monday said the wrestlers had a “normal conversation” with Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday night over their ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges, and no final solution was achieved. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat address the media …

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'
1 year, 10 months ago

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'

Hindustan Times  

Since last month, some of the leading Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik among others are protesting against the Wresting Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sourav Ganguly; Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik Many have voiced their support for the wrestlers including India's World Cup-winning former captain Kapil Dev, as well as Olympic gold …

Wrestlers' protest: Sakshi Malik's wedding picture with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sparks controversy
1 year, 10 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Sakshi Malik's wedding picture with Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sparks controversy

Firstpost  

Social Media is abuzz with all kinds of theories and rumours about the ongoing wrestlers’ protest against the Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh. In a similar vein, a picture from protesting female wrestler Sakshi Malik’s wedding featuring Singh is going viral with her detractors questioning why did she invite him? I really hope all these molester / …

Priyanka Gandhi meets protesting wrestlers as Delhi Police lodges against WFI chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi meets protesting wrestlers as Delhi Police lodges against WFI chief

Op India  

On Saturday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi paid a visit to the wrestlers, who have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in the National Capital against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh. #WATCH | Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets the wrestlers protesting against WFI chief & BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar, Delhi pic.twitter.com/KzKkk4uuU4 — ANI …

Kejriwal, Priyanka visit protesting wrestlers, say government shielding WFI chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Kejriwal, Priyanka visit protesting wrestlers, say government shielding WFI chief

The Hindu  

A day after the Delhi Police registered two FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the ongoing stir by wrestlers at Jantar Mantar received another shot in the arm with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visiting the protest site to extend their support. “Why is this …

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicates he won't go down without a fight in sexual harassment case
1 year, 11 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 …

Wrestlers Protest: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh says will 'expose political conspiracy' in press conference today
2 years, 2 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 …

Indian wrestlers urge Vijender Singh to get off stage and sit on ground alongside other protestors | Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian wrestlers urge Vijender Singh to get off stage and sit on ground alongside other protestors | Watch

India Today  

India boxer and Congress politician Vijender Singh attended the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday. Decorated Indian wrestlers have taken to Jantar Mantar calling for the sacking of Brij Bhushan Singh - the president of WFI. Commonwealth Games gold medalist Vinesh Phogat has threatened members of the WFI, stating that if the perpetrators do not resign by themselves, the …

Vijender Singh Says Recenlty-retired MS Dhoni is a 'Gem of a Person and Very Down-to-earth'
4 years, 7 months ago

Vijender Singh Says Recenlty-retired MS Dhoni is a 'Gem of a Person and Very Down-to-earth'

News 18  

Professional boxer Vijender Singh on Thursday showered praise on MS Dhoni-- who recently retired from international cricket-- saying the former India captain is a "humble and down-to-earth person". Dhoni made an unforeseen announcement with a simple social media post on India's 74th Independence Day. He deserves every bit of respect," Vijender told IANS. Further talking about his future events, Vijender …

Boxer Vijender Singh warned by Haryana police after turning pro-IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Boxer Vijender Singh warned by Haryana police after turning pro-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Chandigarh: Vijender Singh's decision to turn professional might cause a few problems. Haryana police on Tuesday warned of action against Olympic bronze-medallist boxer if he failed to seek permission from the state government for the switch. Without the government's permission, how can he accept money from another place," Haryana Additional DGP KK Sharma said in Chandigarh. Vijender, the country's most …

Boxer Vijender Singh turns pro, ends Olympic hopes
9 years, 8 months ago

Boxer Vijender Singh turns pro, ends Olympic hopes

Firstpost  

Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh, the country’s most celebrated boxer, today bid adieu to his amateur career by turning professional, ruling himself out of next year’s Olympics as he no longer remains eligible to represent India. Vijender’s professional plunge means he would not be representing India at the Olympics and national coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu has said that it is bad …

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