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Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia to skip World Championships; SAI ask for reasons for missing trials

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia — one of the leading faces of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — and reigning Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medallist (86kg), Deepak Punia have both decided to skip the senior World Championships in Belgrade, which is a…

The Times of India

Sexual harassment case: enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan on trial, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police submit evidence to court for trial of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case. Public prosecutor argues charges must be framed against Singh & co-accused for offences under IPC Sections 354, 354A & 354D. Court to hear matter further on Aug 19.

The Hindu

Enough evidence to put Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial, Delhi police tell court

NEW DELHI: Delhi police on Friday told a metropolitan court there was enough evidence to put outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on trial in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

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Protesting wrestlers’ bid to renew agitation thwarted by Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik’s bid to renew their agitation following fears of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-backed panel sweeping the upcoming federation (WFI) elections was thwarted by Delhi Police after it invoked Section 144 CrPC in areas nearby Rajghat – the venue chosen by the grapplers…

The Times of India

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat making efforts to ensure Sanjay Singh doesn't become WFI chief: Source

NEW DELHI: India's top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are reportedly making a last-ditch effort to ensure Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide, Sanjay Singh, does not become the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

The Times of India

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Wrestlers sexual harassment case | Touching a woman without sexual intent is no offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has opposed framing of charges against him

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WFI elections: Brij Bhushan on mind, wrestlers seek government's help

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) elections next week, the group of protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Jitender Kinha, are busy holding closed-door meetings with high-ranking government officials at Shastri Bhawan and Sports Authority of India's (SAI) headquarters here.

The Times of India

Wrestlers case: arguments against Brij Bhushan to begin next week

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court will start from August 9 the hearing on charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

The Hindu

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief

A minor wrestler who accused outgoing chief of Wrestling Federation of India and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment told a court on August 1 that she was satisfied with the investigation conducted by the Delhi Police in the case.

The Hindu

WFI elections: 32 nominations filed for 15 posts

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) election, to be held on August 12, is headed for an exciting showdown between loyalists of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and those backed by the government.

The Times of India

Nominations filed for WFI elections

Sanjay Singh and Darshan Lal were among the prominent candidates from outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp to file their nominations on Monday for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

The Hindu

Show of strength by Brij Bhushan’s loyalists on day of filing WFI nominations

NEW DELHI: A cavalcade of 60-odd cars and around 200 supporters pledging allegiance to the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reached the headquarters of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) here on Monday, an indication to show that the six-time Lok Sabha MP – accused…

The Times of India

No one from my family is contesting WFI elections: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing president of the Wrestling Federation of India, stated on Monday that no member of his family will run in the national sports body's upcoming elections, but he maintained that his organisation had the support of 22 state organisations.

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Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31

Brij Bhushan, is ineligible to contest as he has completed 12 years as head of the federation — the maximum period allowed as per the National Sports Code.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh convenes meeting on July 30 to nominate panel for upcoming WFI elections

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, has called for a crucial meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel for the upcoming WFI elections, where new office-bearers will be elected. The meeting is seen as a significant step in shaping the future of…

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh meets Haryana wrestlers, gives assurance to solve their problems

NEW DELHI: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday met wrestlers from Haryana and listened to their grievances while assuring them of taking up their issues with the central government and resolving them on priority.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies.

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Can’t punish a person who hasn’t been convicted: Court on Brij Bhushan bail

NEW DELHI: Granting bail to former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a Delhi court has observed that it would be “quite contrary to the concept of personal liberty enshrined in the Constitution” that a person should be punished in a case in which…

The Times of India

Asiad trials set to be conducted behind closed doors after wrestlers' parents argue with ad-hoc panel

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made the decision to conduct the Asian Games wrestling trials behind closed doors. This decision comes after a tense situation arose at the IG Stadium on Friday, where parents of some wrestlers engaged in a heated argument…

The Times of India

No purpose will be served by taking Brij Bhushan in custody at this stage: Delhi court order

NEW DELHI: Allegations of sexual harassment against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were "serious" but no purpose will be served by taking him in custody at this stage, a Delhi court order released on Friday said.

The Times of India

Never demanded exemption from Asian Games trials: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, one of the leading faces of the agitation against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday claimed that she never demanded exemption from selection trials for the Asian Games. Fellow protestors Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been…

The Times of India

Exemption from Asian Games trials is an attempt by the government to 'break the unity of the wrestlers', alleges Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik made serious allegations on Thursday, stating that the government's decision to exempt Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials was an attempt to "break the unity of the wrestlers."

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‘Neither supporting nor opposing bail’: Delhi Police’s courtroom dilemma in Brij Bhushan bail hearing

With a posse of journalists and a galaxy of security personnel, courtroom number 503 was a sharp contrast to an otherwise quiet Rouse Avenue Court Complex in Delhi on Thursday afternoon.

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Wrestlers Sexual Harassment case: Court grants bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan, imposes several conditions

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the Federation's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar Singh in the sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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