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'They Have Ruined Wrestling': Young Wrestlers Protest Against Bajrang, Sakshi, Vinesh In Delhi

Young wrestlers are staging a demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against the loss of one crucial year of their careers, blaming top grapplers - Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat for the same. 

Jan 03, 2024, 18:07 PM IST

Watch TOP 100 Morning Headlines of the day | 28th December 2023

A big update has come to light regarding WFI. As per latest reports, Hindu government has suspended Indian Wrestling Association.

Dec 28, 2023, 07:48 AM IST

'Belated Wisdom': Saamana Taunts Centre Over Suspension Of Wrestling Federation

The strongly worded Saamana editorial revisited the fervent protests by wrestlers, particularly against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP leader accused of sexual harassment.

Dec 26, 2023, 11:24 AM IST

DNA: BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Group Removed The Posters And Hoardings of 'Dabdaba'

DNA: You must be aware that on December 21, Sanjay Singh, close to Brij Bhushan Singh, was elected the new President of the Indian Wrestling Association.

Dec 25, 2023, 23:06 PM IST

I have retired from wrestling- Brij Bhushan Singh

BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said that the wrestling chapter is over for him.

Dec 25, 2023, 14:54 PM IST

Bajrang Punia Breaking: I have retired from wrestling, says Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Bajrang Punia Breaking: On the suspension of WFI, wrestler Bajrang Punia said that I will not take back Padmashree. I will think about Padmashree after getting justice.

Dec 24, 2023, 21:24 PM IST

Bajrang Punia Breaking: I will not take back Padmashree, says Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Punia Breaking: On the suspension of WFI, wrestler Bajrang Punia said that I will not take back Padmashree. I will think about Padmashree after getting justice.

Dec 24, 2023, 18:14 PM IST

Newly-Formed WFI Suspended By Sports Ministry Days After Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's Close Aide Sanjay Singh Elected As President

Sanjay Singh won the recently held Wrestling Federation of India elections and became the president of the body. He is close aide of the former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who had to leave the chair after accusation of sexual harassment by female wrestlers.

Dec 24, 2023, 11:31 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Meets Sakshi Malik A Day After She 'Quits' Wrestling

Sakshi Malik announced her retirement while Bajrang Punia announced to return his Padma Sri award.

Dec 22, 2023, 20:29 PM IST

Wrestling Federation Of India Suspended By World Body For Failing To Hold Elections, Wrestlers Can’t Fight Under India Flag At Worlds

Wrestling world body UWW had on April 28 warned that it could suspend the Wrestling Federation of India if the deadline to hold elections is not honoured. 

Aug 24, 2023, 13:40 PM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Gets Regular Bail In Sexual Harassment Case

Delhi court had earlier granted two-day interim bail to outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh in connection with the case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers.

Jul 20, 2023, 16:52 PM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Gets Interim Bail In Sexual Harassment Case

The court also granted bail to Vinod Tomar, the suspended assistant secretary of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), in the case.

Jul 18, 2023, 15:05 PM IST

Big disclosure in Delhi Police's charge sheet, Brij Bhushan ordered to appear in court on July 18

In the charge sheet of Delhi Police, a big disclosure has been made on Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Evidence of sexual harassment in the charge sheet. Brij Bhushan's case has been described as worthy of punishment. 21 people gave statements against Brij Bhushan. Ordered to appear in court on July 18.

Jul 11, 2023, 23:42 PM IST

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Misbehaves With TV Reporter, Breaks Her Mic

WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh was caught on camera yelling at a TV reporter and breaking her mic when she asked him to comment on the sexual harassment charges made against him and the chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police.

Jul 11, 2023, 21:42 PM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Court Summons WFI Chief Brij Bhushan On Sexual Harassment Charges On July 18

Taking cognisance of the chargesheet, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal directed Brij Bhushan to appear before the court on July 18.

Jul 07, 2023, 16:20 PM IST

WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Says 'Court Will Do Its Work' After Wrestlers Withdraw Protest Against Him

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections have also been postponed from July 6 to July 11.

Jun 26, 2023, 12:54 PM IST

No More Street Protests, Fight Against WFI Chief Will Continue In Court: Protesting Wrestlers

 The wrestlers asserted that their fight against the WFI chief will continue and they will deliberate how to continue this fight after evaluating the chargesheet filed against him.

Jun 26, 2023, 06:49 AM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: Sakshi Malik Claims 'Huge Pressure' On Minor's Family After Chargesheet Filed Against Brij Bhushan Singh

The wrestlers had briefly halted their protest after getting assured from Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur that the chargesheet against the WFI chief will be filed by June 15.

Jun 16, 2023, 13:26 PM IST

'Our Next Step Would Come Once...,' Says Sakshi Malik After Delhi Police Files Chargesheet Against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Delhi Police on Thursday filed a chargesheet in the FIR against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on the complaint of protesting wrestlers. Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will hold elections on July 6. 

Jun 15, 2023, 23:35 PM IST

WFI Election Dates Announced, to be held on 6th July

The date for the election of Kushti Sang has been announced. Wrestling Federation will be elected on coming 6th July. In which people will be elected from the post of WFI president to executive posts. The final list of candidates will be released on July 2 and voting will be done on July 6.

Jun 14, 2023, 08:32 AM IST