Wrestlers protests

Rahul Gandhi Meets Bajrang Punia, Other Wrestlers In Haryana Amid Suspension Of WFI, Protests

Several top wrestlers are returning their hard-earned awards in protest against the recent election results of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

Dec 27, 2023, 09:23 AM IST

'Congress Puppets': Babita Phogat Slams Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian Over Their Sensational Claim

Sisters Sakshi Malik and Babita Phogat got engaged into war of words on social media over a sensational claim made by protesting wrestlers that the BJP leader signed a letter of permission for sit-in at Jantar Mantar.

Jun 18, 2023, 15:06 PM IST

Wrestler Protest Update: Cases filed against wrestlers will be withdrawn soon

FIR Against Wrestlers: The process of quashing the cases registered against wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging sexual exploitation has been initiated. On Thursday, the Delhi Police said that a request has been sent to the government to withdraw the registered case. As soon as the approval is received from the government, the cases filed against the wrestlers will be dismissed.

Jun 16, 2023, 00:06 AM IST

The meeting with the wrestlers is over! What did the Sports Minister say on Brij Bhushan Singh?

Anurag Thakur Meets Wrestlers: The long meeting between Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and wrestlers is now considered successful. After the meeting, the wrestlers have postponed their protest till June 15.

Jun 07, 2023, 19:22 PM IST

Anurag Thakur solved the problem! Have the wrestlers agreed to the government?

Anurag Thakur Meets Wrestlers: The long meeting between Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and wrestlers is now considered successful. After the meeting, the wrestlers have postponed their protest till June 15.

Jun 07, 2023, 19:00 PM IST

Wrestlers' Protest: Indian Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik Present 5 Major Demands After Meet With Anurag Thakur- Key Points Here

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik have presented five demands to Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, scroll down to read all about the five major demands.

Jun 07, 2023, 17:39 PM IST

Meeting between Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and wrestlers underway

Wrestler Bajrang Punia and farmer leader Raket Tikait have reached Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's residence to meet him. On the other hand, a mahapanchayat is being held in Dadri in support of the wrestlers.

Jun 07, 2023, 13:42 PM IST

Congress party holds press conference in support of wrestlers

There is a lot of politics going on regarding wrestlers. Today i.e. on June 7, wrestler Bajrang Punia and farmer leader Raket Tikait have reached Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's residence to meet him. On the other hand, a mahapanchayat is being organized in Dadri in support of the wrestlers. Meanwhile, the Congress has attacked the BJP by holding a press conference.

Jun 07, 2023, 12:52 PM IST

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik Meet Anurag Thakur After Minister's Late-Night Invite

Some of India's top wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, demanding his arrest for the alleged sexual harassment.

Jun 07, 2023, 12:37 PM IST

Randeep Surjewala comments on wrestlers,says,'Government should arrest Brijbhushan Singh'

Some of the country's biggest wrestlers are continuing their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former president of Wrestling Federation of India and BJP stalwart MP, earlier this year. Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said that the government is ready to discuss their issues with the wrestlers. I have once again invited the wrestlers for this.

Jun 07, 2023, 12:06 PM IST

Anurag Thakur appeals by tweeting over Wrestlers Protest

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said that the government is ready to discuss their issues with the wrestlers. I have once again invited the wrestlers for this.

Jun 07, 2023, 08:56 AM IST

Don't Take Any Step That 'Undermines' Sports: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Tells Wrestlers

India's top wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment of grapplers.

Jun 01, 2023, 11:30 AM IST

United World Wrestling Condemns Detention Of Wrestlers Amid Protest To Oust WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Wrestling's global body also warned that Wrestling Federation of India will be suspended if  the election's don't take place within the 45-day deadline.

May 31, 2023, 17:07 PM IST

'Even Donald Trump Faced Same Problems': WFI Chief On Sexual Harassment Allegations

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women wrestlers, also equated grappler Vinesh Phogat with Manthara, a character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

May 24, 2023, 06:37 AM IST

'Wanted To Retire From Politics In 2014 But Amit Shah Stopped Me': Brij Bhushan

Several ace wrestlers have accused the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

May 22, 2023, 07:21 AM IST

'Ready For Narco Test If...': WFI Chief Dares Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, are protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since April 23, accusing Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, of sexual exploitation.

May 22, 2023, 06:46 AM IST

'Have Faith In Law And Order': Anurag Thakur Urges Wrestlers To End Protest

Several ace grapplers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Mallik have been protesting at Jantar Mantar accusing the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and demanding his arrest.

May 15, 2023, 10:46 AM IST

'We Too Are Their Daughters': Vinesh Phogat Says No BJP Woman MP Has Met Protesting Wrestlers

The country's top wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP, who they have accused of sexual exploitation of several women grapplers including a minor.

May 15, 2023, 06:37 AM IST

Farmers Break Through Barricades To Join Protesting Wrestlers, Cops Say They Were In A 'Hurry'

Farmers have gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to extend support to wrestlers, who are staging a sit-in protest against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh and demanding his arrest following the allegations of sexual harassment.

May 08, 2023, 13:39 PM IST

WFI Chief Says 'He Will Hang Himself If Sexual Harassment Charges Are Proven'

Top wrestlers of the country are protesting in Delhi demanding the sacking of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as WFI chief and his arrest because of the alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers.

May 07, 2023, 11:31 AM IST