The Latest Breaking News from WFI

Delhi Police block entry of wrestlers at protest site

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday blocked entry of wrestlers at the venue where their fellow grapplers have been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police on alert, barricades up on roads leading to Jantar Mantar

Heavy security was deployed at the Jantar Mantar site here in the national capital on Thursday after a ruckus broke out late last night between protesting wrestlers and some police personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 4, 2023

Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?

Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support

IOA President P.T. Usha meets wrestlers and and assures support at Jantar Mantar amid their ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in New Delhi

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security

Wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh refuse police security

The Hindu · May 1, 2023

Hang me but wrestling activity should not stop: WFI chief Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Monday that all activity in the sport had come to a standstill in the last four months due to protests by the country's top wrestlers.

The Times of India · May 1, 2023

Motive is to protect the accused: Navjot Singh Sidhu lends support to protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday lent his support to the protesting wrestlers demanding criminal action against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying why wasn't he being arrested despite a case being registered against him under the "non-bailable…

The Times of India · May 1, 2023

Desperate for justice: On the issue of exploitation and India’s medal-winning wrestlers

To not accept gender violence as a reality in Indian sport and attempt to trivialise it does no good to Indian sport

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Put systems in place to deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

NEW DELHI: The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by top wrestlers of the country against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India · Apr 30, 2023