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Yogeshwar Dutt says WFI suspension distressing; Kartar feels it will hugely impact Asian Games medal prospects

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing", while two-time Asian Games gold winner Kartar Singh said it will have "huge ramifications" on India's prospects in major international tournaments.

The Times of India

Trials for wrestling World Championships likely after elected body takes charge

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is considering leaving the responsibility of organising trials for the World Championships to the newly elected office-bearers of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

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.

The Times of India

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WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation

NEW DELHI: The much-delayed elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) have been scheduled for August 12, as announced on Friday.

The Times of India

Delhi HC reserves order on plea against Asian Games trial exemption to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

While reserving the order the bench made clear that it will only see if the procedure has been followed or not. Read further on Dynamite News

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Why allow Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia direct entry to Asiad: HC on Antim Panghal plea

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Thursday asked the adhoc panel running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to explain why it exempted top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials, giving them direct entry.

The Times of India

SC clears way for WFI polls, lifts stay by Gauhati HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for elections to the executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by lifting the stay imposed by the Gauhati High Court. A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and S V Bhatti stayed the operation of the HC order…

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WFI elections delayed further with Gauhati High Court fixing July 28 as next date for hearing Assam association plea

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections have faced another delay as the Gauhati High Court has set July 28 as the next hearing date for the petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association (AWA).

The Times of India

IOC urges IOA to appoint CEO quickly, asks it to settle wrestling issue by following UWW rules and directives

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC), during its executive board meeting on Wednesday, raised concerns over the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) delay in appointing a CEO/secretary-general. The IOC issued a strong statement urging the IOA to expedite the appointment process and address issues affecting the Wrestling Federation of India…

The Times of India

Sakshi Malik and Babita Phogat engage in war of words over wrestlers' protest

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and former wrestler Babita Phogat on Sunday engaged in an ugly war of words on the social media platforms over the wrestlers' protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

WFI elections to be held on July 6; none of Brij Bhushan's family members to contest

The Wrestling Federation of India’s much awaited elections will take place on July 6. The family members of outgoing WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will not contest

The Hindu

WFI elections on July 6; last date to receive nominations June 19

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) much-awaited elections will take place on July 6 and the last date for receiving the names of electoral college has been fixed at June 19, returning officer (RO) Mahesh Mittal Kumar – a retired Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice –…

The Times of India

Wrestling Federation of India elections to be held on July 6

NEW DELHI: In a highly anticipated development, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declared that its crucial elections will be held on July 6, as confirmed by the returning officer in a notification released on Tuesday.

The Times of India

WFI chief Brij Bhushan holds political rally, silent on sexual misconduct probe

NEW DELHI: In a defiant move, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, made his first public appearance since facing allegations of sexual misconduct, as he held a political rally on Sunday.

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Delhi Police takes woman wrestler to WFI chief's office in national capital as part of probe

NEW DELHI: Stepping up its probe into sexual harassment allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, the Delhi Police on Friday took a woman wrestler to his office here to recreate the sequence of events that led to the alleged crime.

The Times of India

IOA includes coaches Gyan Singh and Ashok Garg in wrestling's ad-hoc committee

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has included noted coaches Gyan Singh and Ashok Garg in the ad-hoc committee that is running the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stepped aside in the wake of sexual harassment allegations by seven women wrestlers.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Already questioned twice by police, ready to face further questioning, says Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said here on Tuesday that he was ready to face further questioning by Delhi police over allegations of sexual harassment against him.

The Times of India

Treatment of Indian wrestlers was very disturbing: IOC

NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement.

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Wrestlers should wait for Delhi Police to conclude investigation: Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India's president Brij Bhushan Singh should wait for the investigation to be completed, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, asking the grapplers to trust Delhi Police and Supreme Court of India.

The Times of India

IOA's decision to take charge of WFI is first step in our fight for justice: Wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Sunday termed the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) decision to take charge of all the activities of the Wrestling Federation of India as the "first step" in their fight against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former WFI chief.

The Times of India

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.

Newslaundry

What media coverage of wrestler protests, Malik’s remarks and Mann Ki Baat tells us about press freedom

The ongoing protest by Indian wrestling champions Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia demanding action against the head of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on charges of sexual harassment, has held up a mirror not just to Indian society but also to the media.

The Hindu

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties expressing solidarity with their cause.

The Times of India

Wrestlers Protest: WFI ceases to exist, IOA to form committee to hold elections

A day after India's top wrestlers once again sat down in protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Sports Ministry declared the proposed May 7 elections of the WFI null and void. In effect, the WFI ceases to exist for now.

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No FIR filed against WFI President till now: Sakshi Malik breaks down as wrestlers protest at Jantar Mantar

Having waited for three months, Star wrestlers again started their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday after and said that they took the step after alleging that no action has been taken in the matter and said that the FIR has not…

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