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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

Farmer leaders, wrestlers give 15-day ultimatum to govt. to arrest WFI chief

The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on May 7 said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a “significant decision”, even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers.

The Hindu

4 national women’s associations give call for nationwide protests in support of wrestlers

Four national women’s organisations have given a joint call to hold nationwide protests for the immediate arrest of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Haryana minister Sandeep Singh over allegations of sexual harassment made by wrestlers.

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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

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers, Delhi Police beefs up security

Security beefed up at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Sunday after Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced nationwide protests in support of the protesting grapplers.

The Hindu

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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Wrestlers protest | Endurance athletes

Women and men wrestlers — some Olympians, some medal winners, and many who are learning the ropes — stay put at Jantar Mantar, protesting against alleged sexual harassment by one of the most powerful politicians in the sport of wrestling

The Hindu

Cyrus Broacha on Indian wrestlers’ protest, IPL taking over sports and Ding Liren becoming the world chess champion

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Wrestlers ready to explore legal options to ensure proper probe; want victims' statements to be recorded before magistrate

NEW DELHI: They had hoped for a favourable ruling from the Supreme Court, but the protesting wrestlers, already incensed over alleged police high-handedness on Wednesday night, suffered another roadblock in their fight for justice against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as the apex court decided to close proceedings on the plea…

The Times of India

What media coverage of wrestler protests, Malik’s remarks and Mann Ki Baat tells us about press freedom

The ongoing protest by Indian wrestling champions Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia demanding action against the head of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, on charges of sexual harassment, has held up a mirror not just to Indian society but also to the media.

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Delhi Police block entry of wrestlers at protest site

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday blocked entry of wrestlers at the venue where their fellow grapplers have been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Times of India

Jantar Mantar scuffle | Protesting wrestlers say ‘ready to return all our medals and awards’

The wrestlers have been sitting on a protest in Delhi since April 23, demanding arrest of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment of seven wrestlers including a minor

The Hindu

Wrestlers' Protest: Delhi Police on alert, barricades up on roads leading to Jantar Mantar

Heavy security was deployed at the Jantar Mantar site here in the national capital on Thursday after a ruckus broke out late last night between protesting wrestlers and some police personnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why are top Indian wrestlers protesting on the streets?

Athletes demand action against India’s wrestling body’s chief, whom they accuse of sexually harassing female wrestlers.

The Hindu

Scuffle between wrestlers, Delhi police at Jantar Mantar; two protesters suffer head injuries, allege wrestlers

The wrestlers alleged that some police officers attacked them with batons

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.

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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.

The Times of India

Concerned UWW to appoint observer for WFI elections, federation complains of government interference

NEW DELHI: "Concerned" about the ongoing turmoil in Indian wrestling, United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic has demanded clarity on who is running the sport in the country, and in its response the WFI has complained of "government interference" in their matters.

The Hindu

P.T. Usha meets protesting wrestlers, assures support

IOA President P.T. Usha meets wrestlers and and assures support at Jantar Mantar amid their ongoing protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in New Delhi

The Hindu

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait offers support to protesting wrestlers

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait visited the wrestlers protesting in the capital and offered them his support on Tuesday

The Hindu

Bajrang, Sakshi slam Usha, declare sexual harassment cannot be a political issue

Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik on Tuesday took on the Indian Olympic Association top brass directly, slamming them for their comments and actions on not just the ongoing wrestlers’ protest but also the entire issue of sexual harassment in Indian sports.

The Times of India

Bajrang, Vinesh and Sakshee refuse Delhi police's security cover

Trio set to miss another international tournament owing to the agitation

The Hindu

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