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Wrestlers hold secret meetings to plan for future

NEW DELHI: Not ready to give up on their demand to arrest Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is facing charges of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers, including a minor, the protesting group of Olympian grapplers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, spent Monday criss-crossing Haryana villages…

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

Wrestlers regroup after Sunday’s action, to decide future strategy soon

Wrestlers are still contemplating their next move even as they continued to get unequivocal support from sporting fraternity after police action against them

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

Wrestlers yet to meet after release from police detention, will soon contemplate next move

NEW DELHI: Released late last night from police detention, the wrestlers are still contemplating their next move even as they continued to get support from sporting fraternity after police action against top grapplers was unequivocally condemned by political and sports personalities.

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

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'Unfortunate for our country': Wrestler Bajrang Punia on WFI chief Brij Bhushan's presence at inauguration of new Parliament building

NEW DELHI: India's ace grappler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that it was unfortunate for our country that the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was present during the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 29, 2023

PM was busy posing for photos when we were getting thrashed on road: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat have been taken to three different locations in the city by the Delhi Police after they were detained while trying to march towards the newly-constructed Parliament building, here on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

‘Dictatorship’: Protesting Indian wrestlers charged with rioting

Olympic medallists question police inaction against ruling party MP accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2023

Politicians and sportspersons condemn police action and detention of protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The dramatic detention of protesting wrestlers by Delhi Police on Sunday was condemned by several politicians and former sportspersons who termed the act as "shame on the government".

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

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Wrestling-Top Indian wrestlers detained as protest against federation chief intensifies

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Reuters · May 28, 2023

Jantar Mantar protest site cleared minutes after wrestlers’ detention

The Delhi police on May 28, 2023 detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia for violation of law and order after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Police detain protesting wrestlers, file FIR, clear protest site at Jantar Mantar

NEW DELHI: In what could bring about an abrupt end to the wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar, the Delhi police detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and later filed FIRs against them for violation of law and order, as dramatic scenes unfolded at the protest site on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 28, 2023

Wrestlers' Protest: Sexual harassment 'laws are being misused', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

AYODHYA (Uttar Pradesh): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that laws related to sexual harassment are flawed and are being misused against him.

The Times of India · May 27, 2023

Tokyo Olympics champion Risako Kawai comes out in support of protesting Indian wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · May 26, 2023

If Brij Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, country will get the message: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing controversy surrounding Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh Phogat expressed that his attendance at the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 would hold a great significance and convey a clear message about the prevailing state of affairs…

The Times of India · May 26, 2023

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

NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, intensified their efforts on Thursday to gather support in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers embarked on tours across different parts of North India as they sought backing for the…

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

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The Times of India · May 24, 2023

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya breaks ranks with protestors, is back to competition arena

NEW DELHI: A part of the wrestlers’ original protest in January, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya has broken ranks with the group agitating against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and has decided to focus on his wrestling career by confirming his participation in…

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

To mark a month of wrestlers’ protest, candlelight vigil at India Gate

Since April 23, India’s top wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and many others, along with farmers, have been demanding the arrest of MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Wrestlers accept Brij Bhushan’s demand for a narco test under Supreme Court supervision

The wrestlers said the test should be done on both the wrestlers and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under the supervision of Supreme Court and it should be telecast

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Brij Bhushan wants accusers to undergo polygraph tests too

Ready For Narco, polygraphy or lie detector test, says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh but asks Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia to also undergo these tests

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The Times of India · May 21, 2023

Ready for narco test if Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia take it too: Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

GONDA (UP): BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a section of wrestlers, on Sunday said he is ready to undergo a narco test provided wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia take it too.

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

Khap Mahapanchayat announces women’s panchayat in front of new Parliament building on May 28

The khap ‘mahapanchayat’ decided that the women supporting the protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will hold a panchayat in front of the new Parliament building on May 28, the day the newly-built edifice will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India · May 21, 2023

Wrestlers plan women mahapanchayat outside new Parliament; PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate building on May 28

NEW DELHI: On a day their deadline to arrest Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expired, the protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Sunday announced that a women ‘mahapanchayat’ will be held outside the new Parliament building here, which…

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers

The wrestlers have set May 21 as the deadline for the khap mahapanchayat to decide on taking the agitation forward

The Times of India · May 20, 2023

Wrestlers' Protest: 'Decisions that khaps take for us could hurt nation' - warns Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

The Times of India · May 19, 2023

Brij Bhushan's comments on our medals demeaning: Protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has strongly criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged comment downplaying the value of a medal and suggesting that athletes should repay the government for their training expenses.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

If we get justice for the daughters it is our biggest medal: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia on Thursday said that the wrestlers' fight for justice will continue, while adding that justice for the daughters of India will be their biggest medal and they are ready to sacrifice their career to achieve it.

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