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Asian Games wrestling entries to be sent by July 23

NEW DELHI: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), led by its new president Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, on Tuesday rejected the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) fresh request to extend the deadline for submitting final entries of the wrestlers for the Hangzhou Asian Games by August 15.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

Brij Bhushan Singh snaps at Times Now journalist, slams car door on her mic

News channel Times Now has stated that WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh misbehaved with its journalist at Delhi airport today. This was hours after the Indian Express reported that the Delhi police, in its chargesheet filed last month, had found Singh liable to be “prosecuted and punished” for sexual harassment,…

Newslaundry · Jul 11, 2023

Modi government facing a test from India’s daughters over its handling of Brij Bhushan case: Congress

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Modi government was facing a test from India’s daughters over its handling of the sexual harassment charges against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Reporters Without Orders Ep 277: Vinod Tomar still at WFI office, ABP layoffs

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Avdhesh Kumar and Sumedha Mittal.

Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2023

‘Netaji trusts me’: Named in FIR, Brij Bhushan aide still at WFI office despite suspension

Named as a co-accused in a case of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh, a former official of the WFI continues to work for the BJP MP at the federation’s office – despite a suspension order issued by the ministry of youth affairs and sports…

Newslaundry · Jun 28, 2023

‘Very happy, now the whole country knows me’: A meeting with Brij Bhushan Singh

“Do you want to meet and talk to Netaji?” asked Vinod Tomar, a co-accused in the sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Singh.

Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2023

Wrestlers move Delhi court seeking copy of charge sheet filed against Brij Bhushan Singh

The female wrestlers, who have accused outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, moved a Delhi court seeking copy of the charge sheet filed against him.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

"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:

Dynamite News · Jun 26, 2023

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 · Jun 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023