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I am completely innocent, will not resign as a criminal: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment by seven women wrestlers, on Saturday said that he won't resign from his post but is ready to face any kind of investigation.

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023

Protesting wrestlers receive copy of one FIR lodged against WFI chief

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Saturday said that a copy of one of the two FIRs lodged against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been handed over to the top grapplers who are protesting at the Jantar Mantar…

The Times of India · Apr 29, 2023

"No expectations from PM, why are they not showing FIRs?" Priyanka Gandhi after meeting protesting wrestlers

A day after Delhi Police registered FIRs against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh on sexual harrasment case, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday met the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar and sought to know the contents of the FIR stating that she does not have "any expectations from the…

Dynamite News · Apr 29, 2023

Indian police to probe sexual abuse charge against official

Indian police will investigate allegations of sexual harassment against the president of the wrestling federation leveled by some young female athletes who are holding a week-long sit-in protest near the parliament building in New Delhi

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Wrestlers vs WFI sexual harassment row | From Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court, the story so far

The Hindu explains the Wrestlers vs. WFI sexual harassment controversy so far, tracing the timeline of the row from Jantar Mantar to the Supreme Court

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

'It hurts me...': Neeraj Chopra extends support to protesting wrestlers

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on April 28 extended his support to the protesting wrestlers and called for “quick action” from the authorities in order to ensure that justice is served.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

"It hurts to see athletes on streets demanding justice": Neeraj Chopra comes in support of Wrestlers' protest

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Friday came in support of the ongoing wrestlers' protest, and said that he was 'hurt' to see athletes on the streets demanding justice. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2023

Neeraj Chopra, Kapil Dev lead Indian sporting icons lending support to protesting wrestlers

After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, PT Usha, labeled the ongoing protest by India's top wrestlers as "indiscipline", the athletes protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar received a shot in the arm on Friday as the Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra called for "quick action to ensure justice".

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik express shock over IOA chief PT Usha's statement

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) president P T Usha, a celebrated track and field athlete with over 100 medals at national and international events, on Thursday, criticised the wrestlers for going public with their protest demanding filing of an FIR and arrest of sidelined Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI)…

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

I am ready to be hanged if it's proved I have threatened wrestlers: Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi

NEW DELHI: Dismissing the allegation that he has threatened the sexually harassed wrestlers and their families on behalf of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, coach Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi on Thursday said he is ready to be hanged if proved guilty.

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023