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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 · May 24, 2023

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 Times of India · May 24, 2023

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 · May 23, 2023

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 Times of India · May 20, 2023

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 Hindu · May 20, 2023

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 · May 20, 2023

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.

The Times of India · May 19, 2023

If we get justice for the daughters it is our biggest medal: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia on Thursday said that the wrestlers' fight for justice will continue, while adding that justice for the daughters of India will be their biggest medal and they are ready to sacrifice their career to achieve it.

The Times of India · May 18, 2023

Ex-SNP MP Natalie McGarry released from jail after serving just over half her sentence

McGarry, 41, was last year convicted of embezzling almost £25,000 from pro-independence groups.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

IOA to issue WFI’s election notification next week

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has set in motion the process to hold elections to the new executive committee (EC) of the embattled Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), sources have informed TOI.

The Times of India · May 16, 2023