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Bajrang, Sakshi meet Thakur requesting him to debar Sanjay Singh from contesting WFI polls

The much-awaited WFI elections are scheduled to be held on December 21 during its General Body Meeting and the results will be declared on the same day itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 11, 2023

WFI elections to take place on December 21

NEW DELHI: The long-awaited Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections will finally take place on December 21.

The Times of India · Dec 10, 2023

Wrestling Federation of India polls on December 21

The long-awaited Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections will now be held on December 21, as per a notification issued by returning officer Justice (retd.) M.M. Kumar on Friday.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

‘No camps, amenities’: How Indian wrestlers were left to ‘fend for themselves’ ahead of Asian Games

“If Indian wrestlers win medals at Asian Games this year, the credit would be theirs entirely, and not the system,” Gian Singh, Wrestling Federation of India’s ad-hoc committee official, told Newslaundry. “They have been left to fend for themselves,” he said, pointing to the suspension of the Sports Authority of…

Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2023

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police

NEW DELHI: Former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government to investigate the allegations against him, Delhi police told a city court on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan was never exonerated by oversight panel, Delhi police tell court

Delhi Police said that former WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan, accused of sexual harassment of several women wrestlers, was not exonerated by the oversight committee constituted by the government

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Oversight committee report is ‘eyewash’, counsel representing wrestlers tells court

The oversight committee formed by the Union Sports Ministry — to investigate sexual harassment allegations levelled against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh — has not been constituted as per the rules of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, according to the…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

SC refuses to interfere with Punjab and Haryana HC order staying WFI polls

A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal asked the petitioner, Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association to approach the high court with its grievances.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Explained | Why was the WFI suspended by United World Wrestling?

UWW suspends WFI for not conducting elections on time. Wrestlers can compete in UWW events, but not under Indian flag. Protest by wrestlers over sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities & administrative lapse. Election process delayed due to court stays & factions of WFI. To restore athletes' right to compete under…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Wrestling Trials: Aman Sehrawat books World Championship berth, Olympian Deepak Punia skips trials

PATIALA: Aman Sehrawat asserted his supremacy in the men's 57kg free-style category as he clinched a World Championship berth while seasoned Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, here on Saturday.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2023