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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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Gauhati HC stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

GUWAHATI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, delayed several times, were stalled yet again with the Gauhati high court on Sunday staying the July 11 polls on a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association.

The Times of India

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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Fight against WFI chief will be in court now and not on road: Protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Sunday announced that the fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be fought in the court and not on roads.

The Times of India

Gauhati High Court stays Wrestling Federation of India elections

The Gauhati High Court stayed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, scheduled for July 11, on a petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association.

The Hindu

After Sakshi-Babita spat, Vinesh Phogat and Yogeshwar Dutt face off over trials

NEW DELHI: The war of words continues between wrestlers who protested against WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges and former grapplers-turned-BJP politicians.

The Times of India

'Trials should be fair, without any bias': Coaches, parents unhappy with exemption given to six wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Several coaches and parents of seasoned and aspiring wrestlers on Friday voiced their demand for the revocation of the exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and three others from participating in the Asian Games and World Championships trials.

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Vinesh Phogat slams Yogeshwar Dutt for alleged betrayal and lack of empathy

NEW DELHI: In a shocking turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has unleashed a scathing attack on fellow wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, accusing him of being a spineless lackey of outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The heated exchange comes after Dutt questioned the exemption…

The Times of India

Delhi court to consider charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Singh on June 27

The Delhi police had filed a charge sheet against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on June 15 for offences ranging from outraging modesty of a woman, stalking and other offences under the Indian Penal Code, in the Rouse Avenue Court. ACMM Harjeet Singh Jaspal is the judge who is currently hearing…

The Hindu

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

IOA ad-hoc panel reschedules WFI elections to July 11 after hearing pleas of disbanded State units

The IOA ad-hoc panel on Wednesday rescheduled the WFI elections to July 11 after five disaffiliated State bodies, seeking voting rights for the polls, presented their cases in a hearing.

The Hindu

WFI elections rescheduled to July 11; last date to receive nominations now June 25

NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) much-awaited elections were on Wednesday postponed to July 11, as opposed to the originally scheduled date of July 6, by the returning officer (RO) Mahesh Mittal Kumar – a retired Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice.

The Times of India

IOA ad-hoc panel calls five disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing on June 21

NEW DELHI: IOA's ad-hoc committee, tasked with conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, on Monday called five disputed state bodies for a hearing on June 21 and also extended the last date to receive nominations for the constitution of the electoral college by two days.

The Times of India

Sakshi Malik, Babita Phogat grapple over wrestlers’ stir

NEW DELHI: In an ugly turn of events, Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Babita Phogat on Sunday engaged in a bitter war of words on social media over the former’s claim that it was Babita, the wrestler-turned-BJP politician, who had originally taken permission on behalf…

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Protesting wrestlers return to training at Sonepat SAI centre as Asian Games trials loom

NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Sonepat has regained its lively atmosphere as protesting wrestlers join their fellow athletes to gear up for the upcoming Asian Games trials. The wrestlers have been vocal in their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP…

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 Hindu

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 Times of India

Babita Phogat has tried to weaken our protest, says Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic Games medallist Sakshi Malik on Sunday accused BJP leader and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist grappler Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest.

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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:

The Times of India

IOA reaches out to help wrestlers get to Asian Games

NEW DELHI: In further de-escalation of tension between the Centre and the protesting wrestlers, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the organisers of the upcoming Asian Games with a request to extend the ‘entry by name date’ of the Indian wrestling contingent by August 15.

The Hindu

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Will decide next step after legal team gets chargesheet against WFI chief, says protesting wrestler

A day after Delhi police filed a chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for outraging a woman’s modesty and stalking, a woman wrestler said they were waiting to read the details of the chargesheet to understand how strong the case had…

The Times of India

Wrestlers want Asian Games trials in August, IOA approaches OCA for deadline extension

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday approached the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games after the protesting grapplers requested the Sports Ministry to conduct trials in August.

The Times of India

Cancellation of POCSO case disappointing, say wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The protesting group of wrestlers, led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh, are disappointed at the Delhi police recommendation to close the POCSO case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but have ruled out immediate return to the protest…

The Times of India

'Our next step would come once we get the chargesheet': Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: India's ace wrestler Sakshi Malik, who has been protesting with other grapplers against the outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom a chargesheet was filed, said that grapplers' lawyer has filed an application to get the chargesheet then accordingly the next step will be decided.

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