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Big win for women wrestlers' struggle, say Bajrang, Sakshee

NEW DELHI: Two of the leading faces of protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Olympic medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh, on Friday welcomed a Delhi court's decision to frame charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, who was accused of sexually harassing six…

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Antim wins Asian Games trials but gets only stand-by spot, says will challenge decision in SC

Antim Panghal beat all competitors in 53kg category selection trials for Asian Games, but was named stand-by. Delhi High Court dismissed petitions challenging IOA ad-hoc committee's decision to send Vinesh directly to Games. Antim to fight injustice, may go to Supreme Court. Sakshee, Anshu Malik, Mansi Ahlawat, Radhika, Kiran, Gyanender,…

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Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat exempted from trials, will be India's direct entry for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat had last represented India at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade in September 2022. In the corresponding 10 months, they didn't go to the competition arena even once. They were busy with their protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij…

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Asian Games wrestling entries to be sent by July 23

NEW DELHI: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), led by its new president Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah, on Tuesday rejected the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) fresh request to extend the deadline for submitting final entries of the wrestlers for the Hangzhou Asian Games by August 15.

The Times of India

Indian wrestling suffers with no clarity on trial dates for Asian Games

IOA, ad-hoc body wait for OCA's written response

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Bajrang Punia to train in Issyk-Kul; Vinesh Phogat in Bishkek & Budapest ahead of trials for Asian Games, Worlds

NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, the two leading faces of protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, have decided to focus on their respective playing careers keeping the upcoming selection trials for the Asian Games and World Championships in mind.

The Times of India

Sakshi Malik, Babita Phogat grapple over wrestlers’ stir

NEW DELHI: In an ugly turn of events, Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Babita Phogat on Sunday engaged in a bitter war of words on social media over the former’s claim that it was Babita, the wrestler-turned-BJP politician, who had originally taken permission on behalf…

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Cancellation of POCSO case disappointing, say wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The protesting group of wrestlers, led by Olympians Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh, are disappointed at the Delhi police recommendation to close the POCSO case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, but have ruled out immediate return to the protest…

The Times of India

Wrestler Ravi Dahiya breaks ranks with protestors, is back to competition arena

NEW DELHI: A part of the wrestlers’ original protest in January, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya has broken ranks with the group agitating against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) sidelined president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, and has decided to focus on his wrestling career by confirming his participation in…

The Times of India

Brij Bhushan Singh's power made govt 'deaf and blind', allege wrestlers as they write to women BJP MPs demanding justice

NEW DELHI: Alleging the government of turning "deaf and blind" to their movement, India's leading female wrestlers and Olympians, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh – at the forefront of the fight against Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) sidelined president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh – on Sunday implored the women member…

The Times of India

Wrestlers resort to crowdfunding to keep protest going

NEW DELHI: With their funds starting to dry up, the leading wrestlers who are protesting against WFI’s sidelined chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at Jantar Mantar here have turned to crowdfunding to sustain their movement. Several crowdfunding campaigns have sprung up to help the agitating wrestlers — led by Olympians…

The Times of India

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

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

Getting justice for India's daughters will be bigger medal than Asian Games: Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Vinesh Phogat is down with a bout of fever but still holding strong in her fight for justice. Bajrang Punia is getting restless over police's inaction against Brij Bhushan. And Sakshee Malikkh can't control her tears every time she sees videos of BJP-strongman and WFI's sidelined president being…

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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…

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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:

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