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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

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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.

The Times of India

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.

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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 Hindu

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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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:

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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.

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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.

The Times of India

Decision to exempt Bajrang and Vinesh from trials is unfortunate, will hurt wrestling in country: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: The decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials is "unfortunate" and will hurt wrestling in India, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment charges by women grapplers, said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

SC clears way for WFI polls, lifts stay by Gauhati HC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for elections to the executive committee of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) by lifting the stay imposed by the Gauhati High Court. A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and S V Bhatti stayed the operation of the HC order…

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Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat exempted from trials, will be India's direct entry for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat had last represented India at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade in September 2022. In the corresponding 10 months, they didn't go to the competition arena even once. They were busy with their protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij…

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Sexual harassment case by wrestlers: Delhi Court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan, Vinod Tomar

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Tuesday granted interim bail to Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case registered by several wrestlers. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

WFI ad-hoc panel hands direct Asian Games entries to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, raises eyebrows

The WFI ad-hoc panel on July 18 handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games, a decision which was taken without the consent of the national chief coaches.

The Times of India

Wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh granted bail in sexual harassment case

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday granted two-day interim bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

The Hindu

Supreme Court stays Order of Gauhati High Court that put on hold Wrestling Federation of India elections

The Supreme Court on July 18 stayed an Order of the Gauhati High Court which had put on hold the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

The Times of India

Sexual harassment complainants allege oversight committee was biased towards Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

According to the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police in the sexual harassment case against he Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the women wrestlers have raised concerns about the bias of the oversight committee that investigated the accusations against Singh.

The Times of India

WFI elections delayed further with Gauhati High Court fixing July 28 as next date for hearing Assam association plea

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections have faced another delay as the Gauhati High Court has set July 28 as the next hearing date for the petition filed by the Assam Wrestling Association (AWA).

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