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Supreme Court notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian wrestlers demand arrest of federation chief at sit-in

The wrestlers first protested in January but say not enough has been done to end sexual harassment in the sport.

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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat move Supreme Court seeking FIR against WFI president

Veteran wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking FIR against the WFI president over alleged sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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India’s women wrestlers grapple with sexual harassment claims

Indian wrestlers staged a sit-in protest near the parliament building in New Delhi over three days late last month, accusing the president of the wrestling federation of sexually and mentally harassing young female athletes.

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WFI Storm: No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me clarifies Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Brij Bhushan on Monday clarified that no petition has been filed by him or by any person authorized by him in the Delhi High Court against the Delhi government, the wrestlers who protested and against the news channels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law

In the ongoing protest by women wrestlers, one name has consistently popped up as being responsible – Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 66, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India.

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Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment

Top India wrestlers organise sit-in protest against several coaches and sport’s chief who is also a BJP parliamentarian.

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Protests in India after wrestling boss accused of sexually abusing ten women

New Delhi protest follows accusations of sexual abuse

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Babita Phogat Meets Protesting Wrestlers In Delhi With "Message From Centre"

Champion wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Thursday arrived at the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi where wrestlers continued their sit-in protest for the second day demanding action against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and other officials against alleged sexual exploitation of several athletes. Read…

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WFI President Called Me 'Khota Sikka' After Tokyo Olympics Loss, Has Sexually Harassed Many Girls: Vinesh Phogat

Indian wrestler and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that coaches who are favourites of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) misbehave with women and harass them. Read on for details:

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With bronze in Belgrade, Bajrang Punia becomes 1st Indian to win 4 medals at world wrestling championships

Besides Bajrang, Vinesh Phogat won her second World Championship bronze medal in the women's 53kg category

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Vinesh Phogat wins bronze in World Championships

It was a remarkable comeback for Vinesh Phogat after her shock qualification round defeat as she beat Emma Jonna Malmgren 8-0 in the bronze medal round

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Morning Digest | India, China confirm withdrawal of troops from PP15 in Ladakh; Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace, and more

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Vinesh in 53kg repechage round

Other Indian women grapplers out of contention

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Vinesh Phogat loses 0-7 in World Wrestling Championships qualification

10th seeded Vinesh Phogat looked jaded and lost her balance in the final seconds to be pinned by the Asian silver medallist in the women's freestyle 53kg

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Antim — the Indian teen wrestling sensation driven to succeed

An unflinching commitment to being the best has propelled her to the top of the world’s junior ranks. If she stays injury-free and continues to improve, there is no telling how far she can go

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Vinesh headlines women’s squad for wrestling World championships

Vinesh Phogat defeated World under-20 champion Antim Panghal on Monday in the women’s trials for the

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Commonwealth Games 2022 | Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya clinch gold as Indian wrestlers sign off with 12 medals

19-year-old Naveen wins gold in 74kg category; U-23 World Championship silver medalist and debutant Pooja Gehlot takes bronze in the women's 50kg

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Commonwealth Games 2022 | Indians in action on August 6, 2022

India moved to fifth position in the medal tally with a total of 26 medals, including 9 gold, 8 silver and 9 bronze medals

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Indian wrestlers girded to continue supremacy

India had won 12 medals, including five golds, covering all categories in Gold Coast

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India’s golden girls

Traditionally, Indian sports have been male-dominated. But the emergence of some top women players in the last few years has signalled a major shift in this sphere. Gold Coast 2018 was no different.

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