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India’s protesting wrestlers postpone tossing medals into Ganges

Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by official threatened to throw their medals in river in Haridwar.

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Wrestlers defer plan to immerse medals

Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik along with Vinesh Phogat have reached Uttarakhand’s Haridwar to immerse their medals in the Ganga on May 30 evening, as a mark of their protest.

The Hindu

Wrestlers regroup after Sunday’s action, to decide future strategy soon

Wrestlers are still contemplating their next move even as they continued to get unequivocal support from sporting fraternity after police action against them

The Hindu

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'Unfortunate for our country': Wrestler Bajrang Punia on WFI chief Brij Bhushan's presence at inauguration of new Parliament building

NEW DELHI: India's ace grappler Bajrang Punia on Sunday said that it was unfortunate for our country that the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was present during the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday.

The Times of India

‘Dictatorship’: Protesting Indian wrestlers charged with rioting

Olympic medallists question police inaction against ruling party MP accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.

Al Jazeera

Politicians and sportspersons condemn police action and detention of protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The dramatic detention of protesting wrestlers by Delhi Police on Sunday was condemned by several politicians and former sportspersons who termed the act as "shame on the government".

The Times of India

Jantar Mantar protest site cleared minutes after wrestlers’ detention

The Delhi police on May 28, 2023 detained Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia for violation of law and order after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building

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Urge protesting wrestlers not to hold agitation near new Parliament building: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday said that he is ready to undergo a narco test and urged the protesting wrestlers not to hold any kind of agitation near the new Parliament building, which will be inaugurated on Sunday.

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: Sexual harassment 'laws are being misused', says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

AYODHYA (Uttar Pradesh): Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh said that laws related to sexual harassment are flawed and are being misused against him.

The Times of India

Tokyo Olympics champion Risako Kawai comes out in support of protesting Indian wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and three-time world champion grappler Risako Kawai of Japan has come out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers in their fight against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

If Brij Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, country will get the message: Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing controversy surrounding Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinesh Phogat expressed that his attendance at the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28 would hold a great significance and convey a clear message about the prevailing state of affairs…

The Times of India

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

NEW DELHI: Protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, intensified their efforts on Thursday to gather support in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers embarked on tours across different parts of North India as they sought backing for the…

The Times of India

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya breaks ranks with protestors, is back to competition arena

NEW DELHI: A part of the wrestlers’ original protest in January, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya has broken ranks with the group agitating against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and has decided to focus on his wrestling career by confirming his participation in…

The Times of India

‘If law followed, Singh would’ve been in jail’: What protesters said on one month of wrestlers’ sit-in

The wrestlers’ protest to seek action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations has entered its second month with a candle march in Delhi.

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The Times of India

SAI coach in Assam suspended over sexual harassment charges

KOLKATA: On a day the wrestlers took out a candlelight march in New Delhi, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended Mrinal Basumatary, in-charge of the SAI Training Centre (STC), Solal Gaon, Assam, for sexually harassing women…

The Times of India

Kamal Haasan stands with Indian wrestlers on the one-month anniversary of their protest; asks 'who really deserves our attention' - See post

Kamal Haasan joins the bandwagon of celebrities who have come out in support of Indian wrestlers who are protesting against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head is accused of sexually harassing a number of female wrestlers.

The Hindu

To mark a month of wrestlers’ protest, candlelight vigil at India Gate

Since April 23, India’s top wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and many others, along with farmers, have been demanding the arrest of MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu

Wrestlers accept Brij Bhushan’s demand for a narco test under Supreme Court supervision

The wrestlers said the test should be done on both the wrestlers and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under the supervision of Supreme Court and it should be telecast

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The Times of India

Ready for narco test if Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia take it too: Brij Bhushan Saran Singh

GONDA (UP): BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a section of wrestlers, on Sunday said he is ready to undergo a narco test provided wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia take it too.

The Hindu

Khap Mahapanchayat announces women’s panchayat in front of new Parliament building on May 28

The khap ‘mahapanchayat’ decided that the women supporting the protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will hold a panchayat in front of the new Parliament building on May 28, the day the newly-built edifice will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India

Wrestlers plan women mahapanchayat outside new Parliament; PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate building on May 28

NEW DELHI: On a day their deadline to arrest Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh expired, the protesting wrestlers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Sunday announced that a women ‘mahapanchayat’ will be held outside the new Parliament building here, which…

The Times of India

IPL 2023, DC vs CSK: Protesting wrestlers denied entry to Arun Jaitley stadium, alleges Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Top Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, who along with other grapplers is protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Saturday alleged that they were denied entry at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the IPL 2023 game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals,…

The Hindu

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers

The wrestlers have set May 21 as the deadline for the khap mahapanchayat to decide on taking the agitation forward

The Times of India

Wrestlers' Protest: 'Decisions that khaps take for us could hurt nation' - warns Vinesh Phogat

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers on Saturday warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan's comments on our medals demeaning: Protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has strongly criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged comment downplaying the value of a medal and suggesting that athletes should repay the government for their training expenses.

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