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Court finds former Indian wrestling chief not guilty in complaints of sexual harassment

Women wrestlers who accused Singh of sexual harassment instruct lawyer to appeal against verdict

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Sakshi Malik appeals to PM Modi, Sports Minister to protect the future of Indian wrestling

New Delhi: Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, asking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help wrestlers.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2024

WFI withdraws India from World Championship, writes to UWW about government interference

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday withdrew the Indian team from the World Championship, conveying to world governing body, UWW, that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy. The senior World Championship in 12 non-Olympic categories is scheduled to be held in Tirana, Albania from October 28.

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2024

Valiant Reetika Hooda makes her mark despite bowing out of medal contention at Paris Olympics

PARIS: Indian women wrestlers have made waves in the lower weight categories for years, with the likes of the Phogat sisters and Sakshi Malik making their mark. There are very few who compete in the heavyweight division and make the heads turn. Reetika Hooda, the 22-year-old from Rohtak, is one…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2024

Olympics: Vinesh, Aman, Antim set to begin India's quest for wrestling medals in Paris

Vinesh Phogat will need to overcome a turbulent lead-up to the Paris Games as she steps onto the mat, determined to secure an elusive Olympic medal. Alongside her, five of her fellow wrestlers will also aim to carve their own success stories on the grandest stage when the wrestling competition…

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2024

Really pained by events in Indian wrestling but hopeful of two medals: Yogeshwar Dutt

NEW DELHI: The progress of wrestling in India has been 'severely affected' over the past two years due to significant disruptions, according to Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt. Despite these setbacks, he remains hopeful that the six Indian wrestlers competing in the Paris Games, starting on July 26, have the potential…

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2024

Paris Olympics: Reetika Hooda looks to emulate her idol Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Paris Olympics-bound Reetika Hooda has many firsts to her name. She is the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight (76kg) division - the highest for women in the sport.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2024

An Olympic medal is an entire family's dream and transforms society, says Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik, who clinched a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics, believes that achieving success on the Olympic stage has far-reaching effects beyond an athlete's personal life. The impact of an Olympic medal, according to Malik, extends to society as a whole, opening up a world of…

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2024

Lok Sabha 2024: Will wrestlers’ protest impact elections in Haryana?

Among the poll narratives in Haryana, ahead of voting across its 10 Lok Sabha seats on May 25, the protest by India’s top women wrestlers against alleged sexual assault by former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has purportedly taken centre stage.

Newslaundry · May 24, 2024

Sack Brij Bhushan, withdraw his son’s Lok Sabha ticket: Jairam Ramesh to BJP

Congress demands BJP sack Brij Bhushan Singh over sexual harassment charges; BJP rewards his son with Lok Sabha ticket.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024