Wrestling Federation of India

Sexual Harassment Case: Delhi Police Rests Arguments, Urges Court To Frame Ex-WFI Cheif Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Delhi police has sought charges against BJP MP and Ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for sexual harassment in a case of alleged sexual harassment by six women wrestlers.

Jan 06, 2024, 16:13 PM IST

Indian Olympic Association Forms 3-Member Ad Hoc Committee To Oversee Matters Of Suspended WFI

On December 21, the day Singh assumed the role of WFI president, he declared that national trials for wrestling in the U-15 and U-20 categories would be conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda before the conclusion of this year.

Dec 27, 2023, 17:56 PM IST

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

WFI Election Row: Vinesh Phogat Renounces Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award In Letter To PM Modi

BJP MP Brij Bhusan and the former chief of WFI has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women wrestlers. Notably, Phogat, Malikkh and Punia have been at the forefront of the protests against Bhushan

Dec 26, 2023, 19:59 PM 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

'Sanjay Singh Not My Relative...': Ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Distances Self As Ministry Suspends New Body

Former Wrestling Federation Of India (EFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh also denied that the new WFI president Sanjay Singh was his relative.

 

 

Dec 24, 2023, 15:48 PM IST

Government suspends wrestling association

central government has suspended the wrestling association. The Sports Ministry has taken this action. Government has taken action on WFI.

Dec 24, 2023, 12:16 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

'Ab Mujhe Ghinn Ayegi': Wrestler Bajrang Punia Returns Padma Shri Award, Tells PM Modi He Cannot Live With This 'Respect'

Day after Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former president of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, became the new boss of the sports body, Bajrang took the big decision.

Dec 22, 2023, 17:19 PM IST

'Checking Pulse Rate Without Sexual Intent Is Not An Offence': Brij Bhushan To Court

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar have been charge-sheeted in a case of sexual harassment, lodged on the basis of complaints by six women wrestlers. 

Oct 16, 2023, 20:38 PM IST

Big blow to the Wresting Federation! Membership of Indian Wrestling Association canceled

Wresting Federation has suffered a major setback. The membership of the Wrestling Federation of India has been canceled for not holding elections on time. World Wrestling has canceled membership.

Aug 24, 2023, 14:54 PM IST

Big blow to the Wresting Federation! Membership of Indian Wrestling Association canceled

Wresting Federation has suffered a major setback. The membership of the Wrestling Federation of India has been canceled for not holding elections on time. World Wrestling has canceled membership.

Aug 24, 2023, 14:02 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

Trouble For Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh? Delhi Police Makes Big Submission Before Court

The city police told Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal that a “prime facie” case was made out against Singh and co-accused and suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar.

Aug 11, 2023, 18:18 PM IST

'Our Fight Against Brij Bhushan, Not Government': Wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian Release Statement; Watch

Sakshi Malik's husband Satyawart said that 90 per cent of people associated with wrestling knew 'what was happening' with women wrestlers for last 10 to 12 years. Sakshi revealed the reason for the silence for so many years.

Jun 17, 2023, 20:24 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

Amid Wrestlers’ Protest, Wrestling Federation of India To Hold Elections On July 6

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has assured that the ongoing probe by Delhi Police against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be completed before June 15.

Jun 14, 2023, 06:39 AM IST

Indian Wrestling Federation may have elections soon- sources

The big news of this time is coming from the sources. On the coming July 4, the Wrestling Federation of India may be elected.

Jun 12, 2023, 18:04 PM IST

'Nobody Came To Me': WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh On Reports Of Delhi Police Visiting His Residence

Olympians Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat along with other wrestlers had been on a protest in the national capital since the beginning of this year in order to press for the removal and arrest of the WFI chief over allegations of sexual harassment.

Jun 10, 2023, 07:36 AM IST