Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Young wrestlers gather to protest against Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

Hundreds of young wrestlers reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to protest against renowned grapplers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat. 'No issues with WFI without Sanjay Singh': Sakshi Notably, Sakshi Malik stated that she has no problem with the WFI body except Sanjay Singh. "We don't have any issues with the new federation except one man, Sanjay Singh. We don't have any issue if the new body comes back without Sanjay Singh.

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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.

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

WFI sends special invitation to Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshi for trials
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest
10 months, 1 week ago

Sakshi, Bajrang threaten to recommence protest

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A day after the United World Wrestling lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia accused the WFI chief Sanjay Kumar Singh of conniving with the world body to get a decision in his favour. Brij Bhushan and Sanjay Singh have left no stone unturned to show that they are above the law,” …

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 …

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds of young wrestlers protest against Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia at Jantar Mantar

Op India  

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, hundreds of junior wrestlers gathered at Jantar Mantar to express their discontent over losing a crucial year of their careers. The protest was targeted at veteran Indian wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India for an year. The protesters were even carrying banners urging UWW, …

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'From Jantar Mantar Demonstrations to Sakshi Malik Retirement': The Scarring Wrestlers Protest Saga of 2023

News 18  

In a landmark year which saw India register their highest-ever medal tally at the Asian Games, another big talking point around the conversation of sport in the nation was the prolonged fight by the nation’s top wrestlers against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who was accused of sexual harassment against women wrestlers. The hartal was called off and …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Quint  

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

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 …

'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension | WATCH
1 year ago

'Something good has happened': Sakshi Malik gives her first reaction on WFI body's suspension | WATCH

India TV News  

Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has given her first reaction after the Sports Ministry suspended the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India. Sakshi recently announced her retirement from the sport after former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide Sanjay Singh was elected as the new President of the body. Sakshi had announced her retirement from wrestling after Sanjay Singh was elected …

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

'Retired' Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sakshee Malikkh should allow WFI to run peacefully: Sanjay Singh

India Today  

Newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh said the focus should be on allowing the WFI to run "peacefully" so that young wrestlers in the country do not lose out on competitions and support. Sanjay, who was alleged to be a close aide of ex-president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, responded to the Sports Ministry's decision to suspend the newly-elected …

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 …

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months
1 year ago

Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - recap of what happened in 12 months

Hindustan Times  

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's loyalist Sanjay Singh was elected as the new president of the WFI on Thursday. Wrestlers' protest to WFI elections - A recap of what happened in 12 months From the wrestlers' protest to the WFI elections, here is a timeline of what happened January 18: Indian wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, …

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls
1 year ago

'Girls will be harassed again': Sakshi Malik retires as Brij Bhushan associate wins WFI polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik has announced her retirement from wrestling in the wake of the election of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's alleged loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India's president. Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik address a press conference after Sanjay Singh, an associate of BJP MP and former chief …

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

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

Op India  

The much-awaited election of the Wrestling Federation of India concluded on 21 December with Sanjay Singh elected as President. If Brij Bhushan Singh's business partner and a close aide is elected as the president of WFI, I quit wrestling…" pic.twitter.com/j1ENTRmyUN — ANI December 21, 2023 Wrestler Sakshi Malik announced that she is quitting wrestling. If somebody like Sanjay Singh, who …

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling
1 year ago

Sakshi Malik announces retirement from wrestling

The Hindu  

Sakshi Malik announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday, after Sanjay Singh was appointed President of the Wrestling Federation of India. Ahead of the elections, Tokyo Games bronze medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi had repeatedly requested Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to stop anyone associated with Brij Bhushan from contesting the WFI polls. “It’s unfortunate that the government did not stand …

‘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, …

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 …

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 …

Sakshi Malik on ‘our demand’ after meeting Amit Shah over wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 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 …

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Rumour’: Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on reports of withdrawing from protest

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Monday rejected media reports which claimed that they have withdrawn from the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who allegedly sexually harassed several female grapplers. Wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia address a press conference during their ongoing protest against the alleged sexual …

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 …

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Key players of the 36-day wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

That's all it took on May 28 for the wrestlers to be dragged and detained at Jantar Mantar before Delhi Police swooped in to clear the protest site. We take a look at some of the key figures in the protest: Bajrang Punia: “Getting justice for these girls will mean more to me than an Olympics medal” A soft-spoken man, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
1 year, 6 months ago

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march

Al Jazeera  

Several wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have been detained as they tried to march to India’s new parliament building in New Delhi to demand the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations. The wrestlers originally held demonstrations in January to demand action again Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has …

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 …

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, on Thursday stepped up efforts to gather support in their fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by touring different parts of North India as they sought backing for the planned women’s Mahapanchayat on May 28. While Bajrang and Vinesh visited Jind in Haryana, Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik …

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Top wrestlers hold candlelight march to mark a month of protest against WFI chief | Photos Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik spearheaded a candlelight march Tuesday to mark a month of their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia …

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 …

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 …

SIT constituted to probe sexual harassment allegation against WFI chief: Delhi Police to court
1 year, 7 months ago

SIT constituted to probe sexual harassment allegation against WFI chief: Delhi Police to court

The Hindu  

In connection with allegations of sexual harassment levelled by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Delhi police on May 12 said that his statement has been recorded and a special investigation team has been formed to probe the case. The submission for SIT was made before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal, in response …

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest in Delhi stirs political pot in Haryana

India Today  

Wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties and khap panchayats. Amongst politicians who have made a beeline to the protest site are Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Deepender Hooda, Seilja Kumari, INLD chief Abhay Chautala, former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, …

Delhi: Ruckus at wrestlers' protesting site after farmers reach Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi: Ruckus at wrestlers' protesting site after farmers reach Jantar Mantar

India TV News  

In support of wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a large number of farmers gathered in Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Wrestlers have been protesting in the national capital for over 10 days demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh and his sacking from the post in the …

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'
1 year, 7 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 …

Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana government distances itself from wrestlers' protest

India Today  

While wrestlers, protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and demanding his arrest, have found support in Haryana's opposition parties, the players’ families and khap panchayats, the ruling BJP has distanced itself from the controversy. Interestingly, the wrestler's protest in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar is being led by three wrestlers - all from …

Jantar Mantar scuffle | DCW chief Swati Maliwal meets wrestlers, says will take action
1 year, 7 months ago

Jantar Mantar scuffle | DCW chief Swati Maliwal meets wrestlers, says will take action

The Hindu  

Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday met wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar here, hours after a scuffle broke out at the spot between the grapplers and police leading to a couple of protesters getting injured. जंतर मंतर को छावनी में तब्दील कर दिया गया है। मेरी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी और अधिकार है इन महिला Wrestlers से मिलना लेकिन …

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 …

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
1 year, 7 months ago

Late night scuffle between protesting wrestlers-cops at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

Hindustan Times  

A scuffle broke out between Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, news agency ANI reported. Read here: 'Will remain till Brij Bhushan goes to jail': Wrestlers after meeting PT Usha Four people, including Congress leader Deepender Hooda and AAP leader Somnath Bharti, were detained following the scuffle, police said. Earlier on Wednesday, Indian Olympic Association …

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 …

Wrestlers' protest intensifies after midnight scuffle with cops, Vinesh Phogat says 'will return all medals'
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest intensifies after midnight scuffle with cops, Vinesh Phogat says 'will return all medals'

India Today  

The ongoing wrestlers' protest intensified on Thursday morning after a scuffle broke out between protesting grapplers and Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar late Wednesday night. Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who said that a Delhi police personnel manhandled and shoved protesting grapplers, today said "she will return all her medals". #WATCH | Delhi: A scuffle breaks out between protesting wrestlers and …

Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security

The Hindu  

Claiming that they were among well-wishers, the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have refused the security cover provided by the Delhi Police as per directions from the Supreme Court. Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik had alleged threats, leading the Supreme Court to direct Delhi Police last week to provide security …

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