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Brij Bhushan's comments on our medals demeaning: Protesting wrestlers

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia has strongly criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged comment downplaying the value of a medal and suggesting that athletes should repay the government for their training expenses.

The Times of India

IOA to issue WFI’s election notification next week

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has set in motion the process to hold elections to the new executive committee (EC) of the embattled Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), sources have informed TOI.

The Times of India

Wrestlers find innovative ways to keep protest relevant; create twitter page, launch missed call campaign

NEW DELHI: The protesting wrestlers, led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, have been coming up with innovative campaigns to keep their ongoing agitation against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh relevant.

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Wrestlers' protest: "Will take protest at international level," says Vinesh Phogat

Indian ace grappler Vinesh Phogat on Monday said that wrestlers would write to international Olympians seeking their support in the ongoing protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brij Bhushan Singh's power made govt 'deaf and blind', allege wrestlers as they write to women BJP MPs demanding justice

NEW DELHI: Alleging the government of turning "deaf and blind" to their movement, India's leading female wrestlers and Olympians, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh – at the forefront of the fight against Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh – on Sunday implored the women member…

The Times of India

Wrestlers' sexual harassment case: Minor records statement before magistrate

NEW DELHI: The minor wrestler, who has accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, has given a statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), an official said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Delhi court seeks status report from police on sexual harassment case against WFI chief

A Delhi court on Wednesday sought a status report from the Delhi Police over the sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

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Wrestlers plan to make agitation pan-India post May 21 deadline; IOA's ad-hoc body nullifies WFI's circular to reschedule Pune Nationals

NEW DELHI: The dwindling number of supporters at the Jantar Mantar protest site has left the agitating wrestlers a bit worried. Their protest against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, entered its 17th day on Tuesday. But with not much happening on the ground, as…

The Times of India

Haryana wrestling body suspends three top district officials for alleged involvement in agitation against WFI chief

HISAR: Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA) has suspended the secretaries of three affiliated district units for their alleged involvement in the agitation against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Delhi.

The Times of India

Durai Vaiko seeks justice for wrestlers

MDMK headquarters secretary Durai Vaiko sought justice for Indian women wrestlers who had accused BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and several other coaches of sexual harassment.

The Hindu

Wrestlers hold candle march to protest against WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

NEW DELHI: Wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) took out a candle march in Delhi on Sunday.

The Times of India

Wrestlers bank on mahapanchayat & candle light support; government says spent Rs 2.58 cr on Bajrang Punia & Rs 2.16 cr on Vinesh Phogat in last 5 years

NEW DELHI: The group of wrestlers who are demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have appealed for calm and peace ahead of the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar here on Sunday. The wrestlers are hoping more people will come and…

The Times of India

Expect Sunday's mahapanchayat to be a huge success: Protesting wrestlers

The protesting wrestling are hoping that the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar on May 7 will be of huge success and will help in getting more support for them in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

TV Newsance 211: TV news drama and importance of free, independent media

This week as India’s top athletes continued their protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against the Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment, Times Now reporters were running around chasing Arvind Kejriwal’s car, and getting into scuffles. Meanwhile, Sudhir was busy asking not-so-difficult questions to…

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IOA's ad-hoc committee takes charge of Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: The ad-hoc committee formed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to oversee the affairs of the crisis-ridden Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), on Thursday took charge of the federation.

The Hindu

Women wrestlers seek SC permission to file documents in sealed cover

The counsel for women wrestlers alleging sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sought permission to file documents in a sealed cover

The Times of India

Ahead of hearing, Delhi police record statements of complainants

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial Supreme Court hearing on Thursday, the Delhi police recorded the statements of women wrestlers who have lodged sexual harassment complaints against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Women wrestlers move SC seeking permission to file affidavit in sealed cover, matter to be heard on Thursday

NEW DELHI: The seven women wrestlers, who have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to file an affidavit in sealed cover.

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Wrestlers protesting against WFI chief refuse police security

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

The Times of India

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

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 Hindu

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest next month on pending demands

Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders said protests and agitations would be held in all the States between May 26 and 31 in connection with the pending demands such as an MSP law, debt waiver, pension, comprehensive insurance scheme, removal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, and withdrawal of…

The Times of India

Media is supporting Brij Bhushan more than the players: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia, one of the prominent faces leading the wrestlers' protest in Delhi, on Sunday accused the media of supporting the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players. While celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to the media not to…

The Hindu

Getting justice here will be bigger than winning an Asiad medal: Bajrang Punia

Wrestlers’ protest day 8: getting justice here will be bigger than winning an asiad medal: bajrang punia

The Times of India

Wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar driven by politicians: Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

GONDA: Sidelined Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by India's top wrestlers, on Sunday claimed the athletes' protest at Jantar Mantar is being driven by the politicians from day one.

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