The Latest Breaking News from Brij Bhushan

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 20, 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 19, 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.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

Farmers break through Delhi Police barricades to join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

NEW DELHI: The farmers who arrived in the national capital from various states to express solidarity with the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar on Monday "climbed the barricades" put up in the area to reach the protest site, Delhi Police said.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

Wrestlers hold candle march to protest against WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) took out a candle march in Delhi on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 7, 2023

Farmer leaders, wrestlers give 15-day ultimatum to govt. to arrest WFI chief

The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on May 7 said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a “significant decision”, even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Expect Sunday's mahapanchayat to be a huge success: Protesting wrestlers

The protesting wrestling are hoping that the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar on May 7 will be of huge success and will help in getting more support for them in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

'Our success depends on a peaceful demonstration': Vinesh Phogat ahead of Sunday's mahapanchayat

NEW DELHI: While thanking all the supporters for standing with the protesting wrestlers, Vinesh Phogat on Saturday requested them to cooperate with authorities and police when they joined them for the mahapanchayat at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, saying their success depends on peaceful demonstration.

The Times of India · May 6, 2023

Cyrus Broacha on Indian wrestlers’ protest, IPL taking over sports and Ding Liren becoming the world chess champion

Cyrus Broacha on Indian wrestlers’ protest, IPL taking over sports and Ding Liren becoming the world chess champion

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

Supreme Court verdict is not a setback, protest will continue: Wrestlers

NEW DELHI: After the Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings on a plea by three women wrestlers, who have levelled sexual harassment allegations against Brij Bhushan, the wrestlers said that they will continue the protest.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023