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Ministry 'upset' as wrestlers raise doubts over probe panel

NEW DELHI: A day after the government named a high-level probe panel to look into the allegations of wrestlers against the Wrestling Federation of India and its chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the protesting grapplers launched a fresh offensive on Tuesday by expressing dismay over the constitution of the oversight…

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023

‘Baahubali’, braggart, all-round bigwig: Why WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh thinks he’s above the law

In the ongoing protest by women wrestlers, one name has consistently popped up as being responsible – Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 66, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India.

Newslaundry · Jan 23, 2023

WFI chief Brij Bhushan asks people not to put objectionable slogans on social media

NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday requested people not to put objectionable slogans or hashtags on social media that harm the dignity of political parties or communities, among others.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2023

Deeply concerned and disturbed by wrestling fiasco: IOA chief PT Usha

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Thursday said she is "deeply concerned and disturbed" by the sexual harassment allegations by renowned wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, saying the national Olympic body will do everything possible to safeguard the interest…

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023

Indian wrestlers accuse WFI chief, coaches of sexual harassment

Top India wrestlers organise sit-in protest against several coaches and sport’s chief who is also a BJP parliamentarian.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023

NCP demands resignation of WFI chief who faces sexual exploitation allegations

MUMBAI: The Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday demanded the resignation of Wresting Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually exploiting women wrestlers for years, a charge vehemently rejected by the sports administrator.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023

Babita Phogat Meets Protesting Wrestlers In Delhi With "Message From Centre"

Champion wrestler and BJP leader Babita Phogat on Thursday arrived at the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi where wrestlers continued their sit-in protest for the second day demanding action against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and other officials against alleged sexual exploitation of several athletes. Read…

Dynamite News · Jan 19, 2023

WFI President Called Me 'Khota Sikka' After Tokyo Olympics Loss, Has Sexually Harassed Many Girls: Vinesh Phogat

Indian wrestler and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday alleged that coaches who are favourites of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) misbehave with women and harass them. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 18, 2023

U-23 World Wrestling Championship: India Win 3 Greco-Roman Medals To Script History

India continued their winning run at the U-23 World Wrestling Championship to create history by winning two more bronze medals in the Greco-Roman category, taking their tally to a record three medals on Wednesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 20, 2022

WFI president believes wrestlers will make it 12 out of 12 medals at CWG in Birmingham

NEW DELHI: India is sending 12 wrestlers (6 men and 6 women) in different weight categories to the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham, and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed in an interview with TOI that all 12 will return home with medals.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2022