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Wrestlers case: arguments against Brij Bhushan to begin next week

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court will start from August 9 the hearing on charges against former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

The Hindu

Trials for wrestling World Championships likely after elected body takes charge

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee for wrestling, constituted by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), is considering leaving the responsibility of organising trials for the World Championships to the newly elected office-bearers of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The Times of India

Minor wrestler tells court she is satisfied with Delhi Police’s investigation in sexual harassment case against outgoing WFI chief

A minor wrestler who accused outgoing chief of Wrestling Federation of India and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment told a court on August 1 that she was satisfied with the investigation conducted by the Delhi Police in the case.

The Hindu

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WFI elections: 32 nominations filed for 15 posts

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) election, to be held on August 12, is headed for an exciting showdown between loyalists of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and those backed by the government.

The Times of India

Nominated candidates’ list for WFI polls out

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Nominations filed for WFI elections

Sanjay Singh and Darshan Lal were among the prominent candidates from outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp to file their nominations on Monday for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

The Hindu

Show of strength by Brij Bhushan’s loyalists on day of filing WFI nominations

NEW DELHI: A cavalcade of 60-odd cars and around 200 supporters pledging allegiance to the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reached the headquarters of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) here on Monday, an indication to show that the six-time Lok Sabha MP – accused…

The Times of India

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No one from my family is contesting WFI elections: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing president of the Wrestling Federation of India, stated on Monday that no member of his family will run in the national sports body's upcoming elections, but he maintained that his organisation had the support of 22 state organisations.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan says ‘his candidates’ for various WFI posts to be known on July 31

Brij Bhushan, is ineligible to contest as he has completed 12 years as head of the federation — the maximum period allowed as per the National Sports Code.

The Hindu

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh convenes meeting on July 30 to nominate panel for upcoming WFI elections

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, has called for a crucial meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel for the upcoming WFI elections, where new office-bearers will be elected. The meeting is seen as a significant step in shaping the future of…

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh meets Haryana wrestlers, gives assurance to solve their problems

NEW DELHI: Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday met wrestlers from Haryana and listened to their grievances while assuring them of taking up their issues with the central government and resolving them on priority.

The Times of India

Decision on dates for holding wrestling World Championship trials after August 1: IOA ad-hoc panel member

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc panel appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is expected to announce the dates for conducting trials and the criteria for the World Championships.

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, his son not part of electoral college for WFI polls but son-in-law to represent Bihar

NEW DELHI: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections but the list surprisingly includes members who are not associated with the existing state bodies.

The Times of India

Endeavour of court not to find who is better, says Delhi HC on exemption from trials For Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

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WFI elections on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible for participation

NEW DELHI: The much-delayed elections of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) have been scheduled for August 12, as announced on Friday.

The Times of India

No purpose will be served by taking Brij Bhushan in custody at this stage: Delhi court order

NEW DELHI: Allegations of sexual harassment against outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh were "serious" but no purpose will be served by taking him in custody at this stage, a Delhi court order released on Friday said.

The Hindu

Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia | Delhi High Court to pronounce order on July 22

The Delhi High Court on July 21 said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

The Times of India

Asian Games trials exemption to Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday said it will pass an order on July 22 on a challenge to the exemption granted to top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials.

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Why allow Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia direct entry to Asiad: HC on Antim Panghal plea

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Thursday asked the adhoc panel running the affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to explain why it exempted top wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from the Asian Games trials, giving them direct entry.

The Times of India

Never demanded exemption from Asian Games trials: Sakshi Malik

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, one of the leading faces of the agitation against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Thursday claimed that she never demanded exemption from selection trials for the Asian Games. Fellow protestors Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have been…

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Wrestlers Sexual Harassment case: Court grants bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan, imposes several conditions

A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the Federation's assistant secretary Vinod Tomar Singh in the sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh granted bail in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Thursday granted regular bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

The Times of India

First day of monsoon session of Parliament

The Monsoon session of Parliament began on Thursday amidst outrage over the situation in Manipur.

The Hindu

Sexual harassment case: Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar granted bail by Delhi court

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi granted the bail and directed the accused to not leave the country without any prior permission. Suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar has also been granted bail.

The Times of India

Yogeshwar Dutt slams trials exemption to Bajrang, Vinesh; says decision unfair and created confusion

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Wednesday came down heavily on the IOA-appointed ad-hoc panel's decision to hand exemptions to Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games selection trials, saying that the "biased move" was not in the best interest of the sport.

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