Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Being a woman athlete, IOA chief PT Usha not listening to female athletes, say protesting wrestlers

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Olympian Sakshee Malikkh, who is part of the wrestlers' protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday slammed Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha saying she isn't listening to other women athletes even after being a woman athlete. Speaking in the matter, IOA President, PT Usha said, "Indian Olympic Association is having a committee for sexual harassment, instead of going to the streets they could have come to us earlier but they didn't come to IOA. Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "We heard wrestlers for 12 hours & formed a committee, we also want an impartial probe, there were 14 meetings that were conducted. "The major findings of the committee were impartial elections, till then, an ad-hoc committee must be formed and an internal complaint committee must be formed," Anurag Thakur added.

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'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Big victory for women wrestlers': Sakshi, Bajrang welcome Delhi court's decision to frame charges against Brij Bhushan

Firstpost  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Friday ordered the framing of sexual harassment and other charges against ex-WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case against him. Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik had been key members of the wrestlers' protest against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexually harassing several …

Sakshi Malik attacks Usha, Mary Kom for not supporting women wrestlers' stir against Ex-WFI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik attacks Usha, Mary Kom for not supporting women wrestlers' stir against Ex-WFI chief

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Retired Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has launched a scathing attack on the country's iconic sportspersons PT Usha and Mary Kom for not extending support to the public protests by a group of female wrestlers over sexual harassment charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Though Usha and Mary Kom were celebrated as "inspirations" by …

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Olympic Association forms three-member ad hoc committee to run affairs of suspended WFI

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association on December 27 constituted a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI after the Sports Ministry suspended the wrestling national body for not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions. The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the WFI, three days after it elected new office bearers with Brij …

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended
1 year ago

Sports Ministry asks IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI affairs after newly-elected governing council suspended

The Hindu  

Three days after the Wrestling Federation of India elected a new governing council to run the sport in India, the Union Ministry of Sports directed the body to suspend all activities. In a letter to the IOA, the Sports Ministry wrote, “it is requested that an Ad-Hoc committee may be constituted by the IOA to manage and control the affairs …

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s outgoing wrestling federation chief ‘harassed wrestlers at every opportunity’, Delhi police says

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 The outgoing chief of India’s …

Who is Anita Sheoran, witness in Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case, vying for WFI chief's post?
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Anita Sheoran, witness in Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case, vying for WFI chief's post?

Live Mint  

Should she succeed, Anita Sheoran would become the first woman to lead an ancient Indian sport with origins in all-male akhadas. Anita Sheoran, a witness in the alleged harassment case against Brij Bhushan, is among four candidates vying for the Wrestling Federation of India presidency. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Brij Bhushan, the former WFI chief, faces serious allegations of sexual harassment made …

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 …

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 …

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

Wrestlers meet HM Amit Shah, seek action against WFI chief

Op India  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Wrestlers' protest | Trinamool walks out of House panel meet after questions on protesting wrestlers disallowed
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest | Trinamool walks out of House panel meet after questions on protesting wrestlers disallowed

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress walked out of a meeting of the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports on Thursday after deliberations on safety provisions for women athletes at various sports federations in the context of the ongoing protests by wrestlers was disallowed. Panel Chairman and BJP MP Vivek Thakur dismissed the questions raised by TMC MPs Sushmita Dev …

Wrestlers Protest: IOC demands 'unbiased' investigation, calls treatment of players 'disturbing'
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers Protest: IOC demands 'unbiased' investigation, calls treatment of players 'disturbing'

India TV News  

International Olympic Committee has released a strongly-worded statement over the treatment meted out to Indian Wrestlers in their ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Singh. While the treatment meted out to the wrestlers was criticised throughout, the world was shocked with United World Wrestling coming out with a statement in the matter. Now even International Olympic …

Wrestlers’ protest: IOC calls treatment of wrestlers disturbing, seeks unbiased investigation
1 year, 6 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 …

Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals

The Hindu  

Gathered on the banks of the Ganga at Haridwar to immerse their medals as an act of protest just two days after their eviction from Jantar Mantar, India’s top wrestlers were stopped from their drastic act by the intervention of farmer leader Naresh Tikait on Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, the protesting wrestlers issued a statement regarding their plans …

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 …

Indian wrestlers say sex abuse protest is now threatening prospects of Olympic qualification
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian wrestlers say sex abuse protest is now threatening prospects of Olympic qualification

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. On Tuesday – the day that marks a month …

IOA's decision to take charge of WFI is first step in our fight for justice: wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

IOA's decision to take charge of WFI is first step in our fight for justice: wrestlers

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on May 14 termed the Indian Olympic Association's decision to take charge of all the activities of the Wrestling Federation of India as the "first step" in their fight against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former WFI chief. The country's top wrestlers, have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar for the last 22 days demanding the arrest …

‘This is the culture’: The Indian wrestlers fighting sexual abuse
1 year, 7 months ago

‘This is the culture’: The Indian wrestlers fighting sexual abuse

Al Jazeera  

Top Indian wrestlers are risking their careers to take on the powerful federation chief and a wider culture of abuse. But to push her and other girls into this when we know how bad it is … I just couldn’t.” It has been nearly three weeks since some of India’s top wrestlers – Olympians and world champions – resumed living …

4 national women’s associations give call for nationwide protests in support of wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

4 national women’s associations give call for nationwide protests in support of wrestlers

The Hindu  

Four national women’s organisations have given a joint call to hold nationwide protests for the immediate arrest of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Haryana minister Sandeep Singh over allegations of sexual harassment made by wrestlers. In a statement, the All India Democratic Women’s Association, National Federation of Indian Women, Coordination POW-PMS-IJM All India Mahila Sanskritik Sanghatan and the …

Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?

Al Jazeera  

Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers. “Women wrestlers have been sexually harassed at national camps by coaches and also the WFI president,” the 28-year-old athlete said in January. But Malik, who was India’s first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal, said withdrawing the January protest was a “mistake.” “The …

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

IOA chief PT Usha visits protesting wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

A day after Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik made a scathing attack on Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha and Athletes Commission chief MC Mary Kom for not backing their fight to get Wrestling Federation of India head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh punished, the track great visited the protesting wrestlers at their Jantar Mantar sit-in on Wednesday. She …

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 …

P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support
1 year, 7 months ago

P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support

The Hindu  

Facing criticism from all quarters for being insensitive towards the protesting wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association president P.T. When asked if Ms. Usha had come with a solution from the government or from the IOA, Mr. Punia, “Nothing of that sort.” “She only said that she is with us.” Asked if he was satisfied following the meeting with Ms. Usha, he …

PT Usha assures protesting wrestlers support; 'Der Aaye Durust Aaye' says Bajrang Punia
1 year, 7 months ago

PT Usha assures protesting wrestlers support; 'Der Aaye Durust Aaye' says Bajrang Punia

Firstpost  

Indian Olympic Association president and former athlete PT Usha on Wednesday met the protesting wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar and assured them of support. She had been criticised for being insensitive after terming the protest as “indiscipline.” Usha had a discussion with the protesting wrestlers and left the protest site without speaking to the media. On her comment that the …

'Anurag Thakur tried to hush up the matter': Vinesh Phogat alleges amid wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

'Anurag Thakur tried to hush up the matter': Vinesh Phogat alleges amid wrestlers' protest

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat, who is among the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has alleged that Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tried to hush up the sexual harassment complaints against Brij Bhushan by forming an oversight panel instead of taking concrete action. Vinesh, the biggest face of the wrestlers’ protest, claimed that sexual …

'Close the camera and leave...': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh evades India TV's questions | WATCH
1 year, 7 months ago

'Close the camera and leave...': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh evades India TV's questions | WATCH

India TV News  

Wrestlers' protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women wrestlers' in the country, evaded tough questions posed by India TV during an interview. Responding to India TV's questions, WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, "You're not the Supreme Court. trying to pass judgement.," Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh …

Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Kejriwal, Priyanka visit protesting wrestlers, say government shielding WFI chief
1 year, 7 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 …

Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down

Hindustan Times  

PT Usha is one of India’s greatest athletes, but on Thursday, her legendary status mattered little. Instead of her medals, the conversation shifted to her words -- words that were seemingly spoken without empathy; that reduced India’s wrestlers’ protest to one that is “not good for sports”; that compared these wrestlers to a group with “no discipline”. The wrestlers have …

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'
1 year, 7 months ago

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is the latest politician to express his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha claimed that the wrestlers lacked discipline as they hit the streets to resume their protest against Wrestling Federation of Indian president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh instead of approaching them. Earlier, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed Usha for alleging …

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today

India TV News  

Wrestlers Protest : Various Khaps of Haryana will hold a protest march in Delhi to support the country's top wrestlers who called for a sit-in protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. "Grapplers lacked discipline" PT Usha Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers lacked discipline as …

Mahua Moitra's ‘#StopCrawling’ tweet as PT Usha hits out at wrestlers' protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Mahua Moitra's ‘#StopCrawling’ tweet as PT Usha hits out at wrestlers' protest

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday lambasted Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha for alleging that the wrestlers were ‘tarnishing India's image’ by protesting on the streets over sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Hitting out at PT Usha, Mahua Moitra asked whether the damaging allegations against a lawmaker …

‘That’s how childhood heroes…’: DCW chief reacts to PT Usha's remark on wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

‘That’s how childhood heroes…’: DCW chief reacts to PT Usha's remark on wrestlers

Hindustan Times  

Expressing disappointment over Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha's remark on the protesting wrestlers, Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Thursday said “that’s how childhood heroes lose respect.” IOA chief PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers protesting on the streets of the national capital over sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president and Bharatiya …

PT Usha says protesting wrestlers ‘tarnishing India’s image’. Bajrang Punia responds
1 year, 7 months ago

PT Usha says protesting wrestlers ‘tarnishing India’s image’. Bajrang Punia responds

Hindustan Times  

Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday said the protesters were not expecting such a harsh response from Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha who alleged that the grapplers protesting on the streets over sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh “amounted to indiscipline.” Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik at a press conference …

Wrestler’s streets protest tarnishing India’s image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA President PT Usha
1 year, 7 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 protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image, amounts to indiscipline, says IOA president P.T. Usha

The Hindu  

Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on April 27 said the grapplers lacked discipline as they hit the streets to resume their protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh instead of approaching them. It’s not good for sport.” Mr. Chaubey said, “IOA President Dr. PT Usha would like to say that this …

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 …

Sakshi Malik at wrestler’s protest: We want Supreme Court to give us justice
1 year, 8 months ago

Sakshi Malik at wrestler’s protest: We want Supreme Court to give us justice

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Monday said that the wrestlers would continue to protest until the Supreme Court delivered justice as the Indian wrestlers resumed protest against the Wrestling Federation of India at Jantar Mantar. The Sports Ministry has written a letter to the Indian Olympic Association requesting “a transitory or Ad-Hoc committee of the IOA to be formed …

Protesting Wrestlers Move Supreme Court Seeking FIR Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Protesting Wrestlers Move Supreme Court Seeking FIR Against WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh

ABP News  

Top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman grappler to win gold at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games, moved the Supreme Court on Monday seeking registration of FIR against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, ANI reported. The development comes a day after the wrestlers resumed their protest after three months at …

IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief will submit report soon, says PT Usha – Firstpost
1 year, 9 months ago

IOA panel probing sexual abuse allegations against WFI chief will submit report soon, says PT Usha – Firstpost

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association to probe sexual abuse allegations against sidelined WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is yet to submit its report and IOA president PT Usha said it is taking time since “it is a sensitive issue”. The IOA AGM, the first after Usha took charge in December last year, also decided …

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 …

The strength and struggles of Haryana’s women wrestlers
1 year, 10 months ago

The strength and struggles of Haryana’s women wrestlers

The Hindu  

January 18 was just another day in the life of Ajay Kumar. ” Women wrestling with tradition In what underscores Haryana’s dominance in women’s wrestling at the national level, Pankaj Nain, Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Haryana, says that since 2002, women wrestlers from Haryana have won 26 medals, including eight golds, across a dozen international events: three Olympics, …

Wrestlers Protest Highlights: WFI calls off crucial meet in Ayodhya | 10 Points
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Highlights: WFI calls off crucial meet in Ayodhya | 10 Points

India TV News  

Wrestlers Protest: The Wrestling Federation of India's emergency general council meeting, scheduled here for Sunday, was called off after the Sports Ministry directed it to suspend all ongoing activities owing to the various allegations against the sports body and its president. The ministry Saturday said it has directed the WFI to suspend "all ongoing activities with immediate effect", including the …

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan Singh: Will not rush probe, says IOA committee chief Mary Kom
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan Singh: Will not rush probe, says IOA committee chief Mary Kom

India Today  

The 7-member committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association to probe the charges against Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said that it would not hurry the process. Mary Kom, speaking exclusively to India Today confirmed that the charges are serious and the committee would like to follow due process before making any statements to the …

Indian wrestlers end protest over sexual harassment
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian wrestlers end protest over sexual harassment

Al Jazeera  

Wrestlers and supporters held a protest for three days, accusing the federation president of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes. The wrestlers and their nearly 200 supporters held a sit-in protest for three days at Jantar Mantar in the capital, New Delhi, accusing the federation president of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes. We are all fighting against …

'Malicious, unfounded': Wrestling body writes to sports ministry over sexual harassment claims
1 year, 11 months ago

'Malicious, unfounded': Wrestling body writes to sports ministry over sexual harassment claims

India Today  

The Wrestling Federation of India has written to the sports ministry, stressing that the protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar should not be taken seriously since they “have evidently acted more in personal interest or under undue pressure or under any larger, bigger conspiracy to malign and defame” its chief. It even appeared to question the timing of the protests, saying: …

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 …

IOA forms committee to probe protesting wrestlers’ allegations against WFI chief
1 year, 11 months ago

IOA forms committee to probe protesting wrestlers’ allegations against WFI chief

Live Mint  

The Indian Olympic Association has announced the formation of a seven-member committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Earlier today, several prominent wrestlers wrote to PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association to highlight the "sexual harassment" complaints against Singh. Apart from Mary Kom, the panel includes wrestler Yogeshwar …

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 …

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