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Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

The Hindu · May 5, 2023

Wrestlers ready to explore legal options to ensure proper probe; want victims' statements to be recorded before magistrate

NEW DELHI: They had hoped for a favourable ruling from the Supreme Court, but the protesting wrestlers, already incensed over alleged police high-handedness on Wednesday night, suffered another roadblock in their fight for justice against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the apex court decided to close proceedings on the plea…

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

Protest day 12 | Wrestlers to continue protest despite Supreme Court setback, will watch probe before next step

The Hindu · May 4, 2023

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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.

Newslaundry · May 4, 2023

Delhi Police block entry of wrestlers at protest site

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday blocked entry of wrestlers at the venue where their fellow grapplers have been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

We are ready to return all our medals and awards: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia on Thursday said they are ready to return their medals and awards to the government. Vinesh and Bajrang, who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, saying these honours are of no use if they are being subjected to such…

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

Jantar Mantar scuffle | Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’

The wrestlers have been sitting on a protest in Delhi since April 23, demanding arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of seven wrestlers including a minor

The Hindu · May 4, 2023

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Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police on alert, barricades up on roads leading to Jantar Mantar

Heavy security was deployed at the Jantar Mantar site here in the national capital on Thursday after a ruckus broke out late last night between protesting wrestlers and some police personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 4, 2023

Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?

Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Scuffle between wrestlers, Delhi police at Jantar Mantar; two protesters suffer head injuries, allege wrestlers

The wrestlers alleged that some police officers attacked them with batons

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Delhi Police caught in midnight scuffle with wrestlers at Jantar Mantar; Vinesh, Bajrang suffer injuries, Dushyant Phogat gets cut on forehead

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police got into a scuffle with the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar late in the night on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for misinformation; Usha assures support in surprise visit

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshee refuse Delhi police's security cover

Trio set to miss another international tournament owing to the agitation

The Times of India · May 2, 2023

Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security

Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh refuse police security

The Hindu · May 1, 2023

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The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023

Getting justice for India's daughters will be bigger medal than Asian Games: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat is down with a bout of fever but still holding strong in her fight for justice. Bajrang Punia is getting restless over police's inaction against Brij Bhushan. And Sakshee Malikkh can't control her tears every time she sees videos of BJP-strongman and WFI's sidelined president being…

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023

Media is supporting Brij Bhushan more than the players: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia, one of the prominent faces leading the wrestlers' protest in Delhi, on Sunday accused the media of supporting the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players. While celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to the media not to…

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Getting justice here will be bigger than winning an Asiad medal: Bajrang Punia

Wrestlers’ protest day 8: getting justice here will be bigger than winning an asiad medal: bajrang punia

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Wrestlers should focus on their practice as FIR has been registered: Yogeshwar Dutt

Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, a part of the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers’ allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, now the grapplers should focus on their practice.

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The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023

FIR has been registered, now wrestlers should focus on their practice: Yogeshwar Dutt

ROHTAK (Haryana): Former Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, part of the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said that FIR has been registered, so now the grapplers should focus on their practice.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023

Protest becoming tool for BJP's rival parties, fear wrestlers

Singh's allegations baseless, he is trying to break our movement: Vinesh

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

Wrestlers’ protest day seven: the battle continues

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023

'I request you with folded hands not to weaken our movement': Vinesh Phogat to cousin Babita Phogat

NEW DELHI: One of the prominent faces of the ongoing wrestlers' protest in the national capital, Vinesh Phogat on Saturday requested her cousin sister Babita Phogat not to 'weaken' the movement by the wrestlers against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023

Oversight committee constituted to probe wrestlers' allegations has not reached any conclusion, says sources

The oversight committee constituted to probe the allegations levelled by wrestlers against Wrestlers Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not reached any conclusion and the committee report has been submitted to Delhi police. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023

Protesting wrestlers receive copy of one FIR lodged against WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday said that a copy of one of the two FIRs lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been handed over to the top grapplers who are protesting at the Jantar Mantar…

Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023

"No expectations from PM, why are they not showing FIRs?" Priyanka Gandhi after meeting protesting wrestlers

A day after Delhi Police registered FIRs against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh on sexual harrasment case, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday met the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar and sought to know the contents of the FIR stating that she does not have "any expectations from the…

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