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Sakshi Malik quits wrestling after Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes WFI chief

Sakshi Malik retires from wrestling in protest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist winning WFI election. Bajrang and Vinesh Phogat express disappointment.

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Bajrang, Sakshi meet Thakur requesting him to debar Sanjay Singh from contesting WFI polls

The much-awaited WFI elections are scheduled to be held on December 21 during its General Body Meeting and the results will be declared on the same day itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

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Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose Worlds trials: Ad-hoc panel member

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat to be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if they lose World Championship trials, said IOA ad-hoc panel. Punia, Phogat, four others had sought time till August 10. IOA panel exempted them, triggering angry reactions

The Hindu

Wrestling trials for Asian Games on July 22-23; Bajrang, Ravi, Vinesh may get exemption

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23 and though the panel has not revealed the format and criteria, it may exempt current Olympic and world medallists

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"Fight will continue in court, not on roads": Top wrestlers on protest against former WFI chief

Top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia have called off their protest, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will fight against WFI chief in court, not on the roads, say wrestlers

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia posted identical tweet where they said the government has fulfilled its promise of filing a chargesheet against Brij Bhushan.

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Sakshi, Babita engage in war of words over wrestlers' protest

Sakshi Malik accused BJP leader Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest.

The Hindu

Babita Phogat attacks Sakshi Malik, calls her "Congress puppet"

Olympian wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat issued a statement on her Twitter handle on Wrestler Sakshi Malik's video, posted on Saturday, calling her a "Congress puppet". Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment of wrestlers, says will contest 2024 polls

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh did not refer to the protests against him, top wrestlers of the country, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, have accused him of sexually harassing women grappler

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved, says Sakshi Malik; Assam CM sent as peacemaker to Manipur

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Will participate in Asian Games only if issues are resolved: Sakshi Malik

The wrestlers organised a mahapanchayat with various khap leaders at Sonipat in Haryana.

The Hindu

"We will participate in Asian Games only when...", Sakshi Malik at Sonipat 'Mahapanchayat'

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, on Saturday said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their "issues get resolved". Read further on Dynamite News:

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No offence of hate speech made out against wrestlers: Delhi Police files ATR in court

The court was hearing an application filed on behalf of one Bam Bam Maharaj Nauhatiya, who claimed to be the national chief of ‘Atal Jan Party’, against wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik.

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Al Jazeera

Indian wrestlers halt protest after minister assures swift probe

Wrestlers meet Anurag Thakur, say they will resume protests if probe against WFI chief is not completed by June 15.

The Hindu

Sakshi Malik refutes rumours of wrestlers’ protest withdrawal, says ‘will continue fight till we get justice’

The wrestlers have been protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, demanding his arrest on allegations of sexual harassment charge against seven wrestlers, including one minor.

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Wrestlers Protest: 'Will continue our fight till we get justice', says Sakshi Malik

An earlier version of the story had said that Sakshi has withdrawn from the wrestlers protest. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DYFI, SFI to hold nationwide protest from June 4 in support of wrestlers' protest

Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation of India (SFI) jointly declared a nationwide protest in support of the wrestler's protest from June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"I will hang myself if proven guilty," WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh amid wrestlers' protest

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday responded to the protesting wrestlers' allegations, and said that he would "hang" himself if allegations against him are proven. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘It’s their stand, what can we do?’: WFI chief on wrestlers’ call to throw medals in the Ganga

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh responded to the protesting wrestlers saying that the charges against him are already being probed by the Delhi Police.

The Independent UK

Indian wrestlers delay plan to throw medals into Ganges River as part of sexual abuse protest

India’s top wrestlers have held off for now from throwing their medals into the country’s sacred Ganges River as part of an ongoing protest against sexual harassment

Al Jazeera

India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges

Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by official threatened to throw their medals in river in Haridwar.

Dynamite News

Protesting wrestlers say they will 'throw their medals' into Ganges; sit on hunger strike at India Gate

Sakshi Malik, a bronze medallist at the 2016 Olympics, said in a statement on her Twitter handle that the wrestlers will go to Haridwar on Tuesday to immerse the medals into the holy river. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals

Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Vinesh Phogat have reached Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to immerse their medals in the Ganga on May 30 evening, as a mark of their protest.

The Hindu

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

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